Ok i was just wondering about this. One day i think i might want to be in the Military either the Army or the Marines.I want to be a Marksman/Sniper.Where do i have to go to do this? An What do i have to do.
2007-06-15 07:36:30 · 12 answers · asked by myblock_258 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
If you enlist in the Marine Corps you will be a Marksman (at a minimum) guaranteed. First step, however, is to do your best on the *ASVAB test, then see the recruiter of your choice so you can discuss your options. Good luck to you.
*Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (or equivalent testing) determines your suitability for various jobs within the military. NOTE: Nels N makes some valid points; pay close attention to his message.
2007-06-15 07:56:42 · answer #1 · answered by Captain S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start right now at your local 100 yard range, with a .22 like a Marlin model 60 (It's a "tack-driver" for accuracy) and a 10-power scope (or a 4x12), with focus adjustment at the front end. Ask for advice from somebody that really knows the game. Use a felt maker to put narrow 1-inch rings on the plain side of a target sheet, otherwise it's hard so see each hit. Work your way out to 100 yards as soon as you can handle it. Hits will be visible through a 10X scope, and you should soon be making 5-shot groups under 2 inches on a quiet day.
A .22 drops about 3 inches at 50 yards and 9 more at 100, so adjust your .22 to hit dead center at 100 yards and it will be 3 inches high at 50 yards (trust me, this works). Shoot on cool, windless days for a while, or you will get frustrated, because gusts can blow a .22 off center by 6 inches or so. Later on, learn to judge and adjust (hold off-center) for wind.
Try some small game hunting if possible, and try so see your target without it knowing you are there. Don't fire unless you know you have a safe backstop, never into the air or above the horizon. When you can do all this well, you're on the way to being an good sniper, and can graduate up to a larger gun if you want, but you'll always respect the .22 long rifle cartridge.
If you're interested in firearms and shooting, join the NRA. The monthly "American Rifleman" or the "American Hunter" magazine (your choice) comes with membership.
2007-06-15 08:13:00 · answer #2 · answered by senior citizen 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Army and Marines both have snipers, and the training is fairly similar between the two. The route is to enlist, go to your unit, and be selected to go to sniper school.
Ironically, they don't want to train anyone who is too eager to go to sniper school. If you're mentally stable, disciplined, show that you can shoot well with an M-4/M-16, and express an interest, you have a good likelihood of being selected. In the Army there is a "mental evaluation" done by the hospital's psychology department before you're allowed to attend sniper school too.
All the services also have marksmanship competitions. They are normally run by the local MTU or Marksmanship Training Unit. You can earn quite an array of prestigious military awards through these matches.
2007-06-15 07:52:56 · answer #3 · answered by Nels N 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You will get basic marksmanship training in both branches of service. It will be provided along with all other basic training requirements. There are three levels of qualifying with a weapon, Marksman, Sharpshooter, and Expert. If you consistantly score in the Expert range, you should qualify for sniper training. You should also specify when you enlist that that's what you want to do.
2007-06-15 07:55:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You would have to speak with a Marine Corps recruiter and probably take a military aptitude test to see if you could qualify. If you have excellent hand-eye coordination, you could do it. I was a SWAT team sniper for a while. When I qualified, I put 5 rounds from my 30-06 in .64 of an inch at 150 yards.
2007-06-15 07:41:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Enlist.
There really aren't any schools to prepare you for this. Just listen and apply all the Drill Instructors teach you about marksmanship in Basic and you can put in your request for the school, if you qualify, after you're in .
2007-06-15 07:40:50 · answer #6 · answered by John T 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have to join the Army or the Marines first. If you shoot well, you can apply for Sniper school in both services. You have to pass the course in order to be one. They are Not easy!
2007-06-15 07:40:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Pay a nice friendly visit to the nearest US Military Recruiter and they will be very glad to fill you in on
the particulars!! Good luck!
2007-06-15 07:41:46 · answer #8 · answered by Vagabond5879 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Either one of those. You will be trained in marksmanship in both branches. If you make the cut, you can then go to sniper school if you want.
Just remember - "one shot, one kill"
2007-06-15 07:41:47 · answer #9 · answered by MrOrph 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They will pick you in boot camp if you appear to perform up to that level.
2007-06-15 07:40:26 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋