In a recent demonstration of elite marksmanship, two Royal Marines Scout Snipers from A Company, 40 Commando, finished 3rd and 5th out of 33 participants in the US Special Forces Level 1 Sniper course at Fort Liberty, North Carolina. Their impressive scores in field, precision, and hostage rescue shoots underscored their exceptional skills and rigorous training.
The event was part of the 15th Annual U.S. Army Special Operations Command International Best Sniper Competition, held from March 18th to 22nd at the U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School. The competition drew elite sniper teams from across the globe, including units from U.S. Special Operations Command, the Department of Homeland Security, and other international military forces.
Participants navigated 23 demanding stages designed to replicate the pressures of modern combat. These stages were meticulously crafted by instructors from the US Army Special Forces Sniper Course to challenge the snipers both physically and mentally. Lieutenant Colonel Scott Elliott, commander of the 2nd Battalion, 2nd Special Warfare Training Group, highlighted the intensity of the competition, stating, “Snipers faced simulations mirroring the intensity of modern ground combat. The events, crafted by instructors from the US Army Special Forces Sniper Course, pushed the three-person teams to their limits, testing their collaborative prowess.”
The exceptional performance of the Royal Marines highlights their elite training and skill, reinforcing their status as some of the best snipers in the world. Their achievements at the international competition solidify the Royal Marines’ reputation for excellence in military marksmanship.
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