Steps of becoming a sniper?

Question

Hello, i was kind of wondering what are the steps of becoming a sniper, from the day you enlist until the day you are taken to the war lines?

I love a challenge, belive me, and be honest when i ask this, But which is tougher, Marine sniper or Seal sniper?

Answer 1

Your in luck! I just had a guy ask me about this a few weeks ago.
Requirements:
Male, volunteer
0300-Infantry MOS.
E2 - E7(No officers).
expert rifleman.Minimum Requirements:
having a second class or higher swim qualification.
a first-class score on their Physical Fitness Test (PFT).
eye sight correctable to 20/20.
not colour blind.
no office hours.
Non-Judicial Punishments within 6 months.
qualify for a secret security clearance.
and posses a GT score of 110 or higher.

For a perfect score:
3 mile run in 18 minutes, 20 deadhang pull-ups(No Swinging)
100 sit-up/crunchs under two minutes.
500 meter swim using side or breast stroke.
50 meter swim holding a weight out of water, tread water for 30 seconds holding a weight out of water, no signs of panic.

Or:
Two of the better ways of becoming a Scout/Sniper are through a Recon unit or an Infantry Battalion.
First join the Marine Corps with an Infantry MOS. While in Boot Camp you will need to shoot Expert on the rifle range, become at least a second class swimmer and score a high first class PFT.

Upon completion of Infantry training you will be given the opportunity to volunteer for Recon or Force Recon.

If you successfully complete their indoc you will be sent to a Recon unit where you will first qualify as a Recon Marine then given the opportunity to volunteer for Scout/Sniper School.

BN Recon and Force Recon have school seats assigned to them for every S/S School.

Lastly:


The other way is to be sent to an Infantry Battalion and then volunteer for the Scout/Sniper Platoon.

The S/S Plt runs indocs annually and pulls in personnel from the BN.


Each Sniper unit runs its own version of the indoc but they are all extremely difficult. Once in the unit you will go through all the training to become a sniper before ever going to S/S School.

Once at the school you will be expected to have all the basic knowledge of a Scout/Sniper and the advanced knowledge of an infantry Marine.
You will show up with everything that you will need to make it through the school including your ghillie suit.
There are no second chances at the school and drops are a daily occurrence.
Marine Snipers are generally regarded as the best snipers in the world.


Source(s):
http://www.marinescoutsniper.com/......
http://home.swipnet.se/longrange/want_to...
http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/showth...
http://www.uncwil.edu/honors/kates%20cla...

Answer 2

There is a sweet documentary in either Discovery, History Channel, or Military Channel, that follows a class of sniper students as they go through their actual training. It was for the British Army, but still it is good enough to give you a test of the kind of thing that they go through during training.

The show should be in rotation at least once per month.

The way you end up a sniper is by starting in the infantry, then proving both that you are an exceptional shot, and that you have the patience of a saint. Snipers are trained to sit out for hours and days while waiting for a target.

Answer 3

I won't know much, but I do know some of the important facets of a sniper.

Only [tom I] mentioned it here, you need an extremely stable mentality to do the job. And although a lot of people in the military are good shots, they are not snipers. Training is one part, the other more significant part is that you had to have the natural ability (i.e the natural hunter-killer instinct). That's extremely rare.

My high-school buddy became a SEAL Sniper, even he conceded the point that he's not as good as those who have a natural flair and talent for it. Training helps, but only to a certain point.

But best of luck if you feel that's what suits you.

Answer 4

Good luck, my nephew is a sniper & must be pretty good as his promotions have been rapid for Army.
You must have 20/20 eyesight
20% is shooting ability (although you must score really well)
patient
disciplined
work alone
concealment
camouflage (different from concealment - concealment is hiding)
observation

You must volunteer & be recommended by your Commanding Officer. Sniper school stated in 1955 and moved to Ft. Benning, GA in 1987. There is a lot more information on Army website.
Good Luck again!

Answer 5

Talk to your local recruiter. He knows what you need. If you are interested I would suggest that you practice now before you go to basic. Mark your targets at 400 to 500 yards. Practice first with open sights, then move on to scope. A bolt action 30.06 will suffice as a civilian practice weapon.

For a target, I would suggest paint cans. Mark them with target circles, and, a bulls-eye. This will help you to zone in on, exactly what, you want to put a hole in.

Remember, a line soldier, fires rapidly. He has the comfort, of being able, to distance himself. He can subconsciously convince himself that he didn't kill anyone. A sniper can't. He is up close and personal. He sees his victim's head explode. He knows, without a doubt, that HE and he alone caused that death.

Other than that, I hope, that you have a wonderful career. Cause believe me when it's over........you won't want to sleep again.

Answer 6

You will get the best training in the Marine Corps. You will have to shoot expert on the rifle range. Then the fun begins in Sniper School.

Answer 7

My husband is one,and they are very few. He has been deployed 4 times..and they use them all the time!! He had to go through alot of testing,and beat out others for the spot. He just got sent off with a really cool Sniper Rifle and he loves it!

Answer 8

First off, you would need to be an amazing shot, kind of a natural and then hone your skills in the military and go into sniper training.

Answer 9

u gotta also be calm, very calm, that means no flipping ppl off wen they cut u off on the hwy. or jumping sumone fer taking the last packet of M&Ms.

u gotta control ur breathing and excitement. sharpshooters/snipers are made for 90% intell (that means to get info) and 10% use of bullets (which is aiming at a head and blowing it off) and wen u kill sumone (if u get this far in life) u can just stare at the dead person and say "wow, i killed a guy" u gotta move on to the next enemy u see.

Answer 10

Boot Camp
School of Infantry
Flawless Skill on the range in boot camp
Be selected as a candidate
Test on the range to gain acceptance to school
Go to sniper school
Hope to pass
Train
Pray to pass
Compete against students
Pray more to pass
Graduate
PROVE YOURSELF, you will puke your first time!!!!!!
Get past it and do it again
Learn to keep your breathing slow, not to move, practice, practice practice and to stay awake without coffee or drugs for 36 hours and you may get through school