2006-10-03 05:02:22 · 26 answers · asked by Beaujock 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Well, the Army may have something to say about that. In the 2005 International Sniper Competition, the US Marines placed behind the Army AND the Air Force! Perhaps the Marines will place better this year. We'll see. Until then, the bragging rights belong to the Army. Here's an excerpt of the article with the top 20:
Army teams fared well among the 31 teams at the 5th Annual International Sniper Competition, which wrapped up Nov. 4 at Fort Benning, Ga. Competitors included troops from all U.S. military branches as well as Britain, Canada, Ireland, Israel and Scotland. Here’s how they placed.
1. Staff Sgt. Jason Pedro (All Guard Sniper) and Staff Sgt. Randy Schnell (National Guard Sniper School).
2. Staff Sgt. Nicholas Howard and Sgt. Sean Clark of 1st Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division.
3. Cpl. Zack Miller and Staff Sgt. Mathew Atkison of 2nd Battalion, 5th Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division.
4. Tech. Sgt. Ray Kelly and Tech. Sgt. Mike Walker of Air Force Close Precision Engagement Course.
5. 2nd Battalion, The Royal 22e Regiment• of Canada.
6. Staff Sgt. Derek Wise and Staff Sgt. Michael Spear of 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division.
7. Spc. Gilbert Fernandez and Spc. Mark Peters of 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division.
8. Marine Corps Scout Sniper School.• (Individual names were not released)
9. Staff Sgt. Michael Rach and Spc. Robert Shoup of 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment.
10. Sgt. John Hawes Jr. and Staff Sgt. Christopher Cunningham of 3rd Squadron, 71st Cavalry Regiment, 10th Mountain Division.
11. 1st Battalion, The Royal 22e Regiment• of Canada.
12. 3rd Battalion, The Royal 22e Regiment• of Canada.
13. Spc. Derek Bennet and Sgt. Michael Hensely of 1st Battalion, 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment, 172nd Infantry Brigade.
14. Staff Sgt. Richard Crim and Senior Airman Terrick Turner of 786th Security Forces Squadron (Air Force).
15. Sgt. James Brown and Sgt. Colin Handy of 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division.
16. 1st Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment• of Canada.
17. 1st Battalion, The Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry• of Canada.
18. Elchanan Zucker and Doron Shamgar of Israeli Defense Forces.
19. 1st Battalion, The Royal 22e Regiment• of Canada.
20. 2nd Battalion, The Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry• of Canada.
WOW! Two thumbs down for telling the truth! Hey, I'm just the messenger!
2006-10-03 05:18:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 2⤋
Snipers are first choosen because of their profound marksmanship. They are selected from the best the Corps has to offer. Many snipers are marksmen competitors, which already seperates the men from the boys, because of the stress of competitive shooting. A successful sniper has already proven his stealth under stressful conditions.
Accuracy in shooting is not the only criteria for a successful sniper, therfore he is required to go through snipers school where he learns the fundamentals a sniper confronts in completing an assignment.
Survival in the wilderness, isolation, discipline, care for equipment, survival gear, weather survival, these plus many other factors confronted by snipers, are taught in sniper school. He is considered a qualified sniper, once this training is completed.
Education and IQ do not necessarily play a major part in the success of a top notch sniper. The most proficient sniper ever to ply his profession for the Corps, was a country boy from Arkansas, his name was Carlos Hathcock who during the early years of the Vietnam war was so successful as a sniper, that the Viet Cong put a bounty on him and nick-named him 'White feather' because of the feather he wore on his head cover. Hathcock had 82 confirmed kills, as a Marine Corps sniper during the Vietnam conflict.
To HELO PILOT, who is full of bull sh it, Hathcock's highest rank was S/sgt. His confirmed kills were 93.
2006-10-03 06:06:18 · answer #2 · answered by briang731/ bvincent 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Its part of the head game they play with all of us as we go through training. "Your Part of the Best" Army Rangers Navy Seals and Marine Snipers.You have to remember when most of were going through training we were just kids. Its a lot easier for a kid to go out there and do what they have to if they think there the best and unstoppable (gonna come back alive).
Don't know about Marine Snipers first hand but I can tell ya Rangers die.
2006-10-03 05:55:32 · answer #3 · answered by Ben 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the Disciplined Marine corps hold the tittle for the most kills one shot over the 800 meters and that was my buddy Gunny Carlos Hatchcok 1st Marine div DaNang VietNam confirm 105 kills dropped him and spotters in remote area many times now take this to the bank and cashed he also made the 50 Cal today sniper of choice
2006-10-03 05:38:28 · answer #4 · answered by aldo 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It is all about where you are when the mission is called. I think the jar heads are better at getting to the target but the Army snipers are a tad more accurate.
2006-10-03 05:34:45 · answer #5 · answered by hydroco 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes
Read the book Marine Sniper: 98 confirmed kills
Great book!
2006-10-03 05:21:33 · answer #6 · answered by smitty031 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
That depends on who you are asking. If you ask a Special Forces sniper (or a friend or family of), he will be the most accurate and deadly. If you ask an SAS sniper (or a friend or family of), he will be the most accurate and deadly. Etc, etc....
2006-10-03 05:05:28 · answer #7 · answered by Judge Dredd 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nah of course not. They couldn't hit a barn door at a yard with a bus. If you want a proper sniper come to england.
2006-10-03 12:58:37 · answer #8 · answered by Richard_917 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They're the deadliest. Not doubt about it. The most accurate? Doubtful, unless their targets are their allies. We Canadians have lost soldiers to the US's friendly fire. With friends like these, who needs the Taliban?
2006-10-03 06:16:07 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes
2006-10-03 07:32:07 · answer #10 · answered by RayRay 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋