How can i become a sniper in the British Army?

Question

I leave school next year and want to join the Army as a sniper, but how would i do this?
My eyesight is perfect, will this increase my chances?

Answer 1

First you join the army. Then you make it clear that you'd like to be a sniper. Then after you learn all the basics, they will put you through a series of very difficult tests. If you pass them all, and they think you are the right person for it, then you might be able to become one. Otherwise, they will make you do some other career they think you are better at.



The problem is that when you join the armed forces, you are handing your life over to them. You can't just quit if they give you a job you don't want.



I've read an interesting article, written by a real sniper in the British army.



Being a sniper is more than just being a good shot. You have to be able to do complex math in your head. Account for temperature, the coriolis effect, wind speed, wind direction, bullet trajectory, and much more.



You might have to camp out in enemy territory for days on end, living off your supplies. And then when the time is right you have to look through the sights of that gun and kill another human being. The sniper who wrote the article I read said that sometimes under certain situations he must shoot a person in the head. Sometimes you get to see the expression on their face as they die.



Quite honestly, there are not that many people who can do that kind of thing and live with themselves. You are talking about having a front row seat to a violent murder. You may be following orders, but it is still you pulling the trigger.



I suspect if you arrive at an army recruitment office fresh out of school, claiming you want to be a sniper, they may not take you that seriously. You probably need to set your sights a little lower to begin with.

Answer 2

Basically, join the army as a infantryman or similar e.g paras or even the royal marines give a sniper course to there soldiers with good shots. after you have completed basic training in the army you will be tested on your shooting, if you have a good shot you can enquire about starting your sniper course or you may be asked to do it from one of your officers. The sniper process is a tough and gruellingprocess, i know this as my uncle was a royal marine officer and had passed his sniper course as well as being an examiner for trainee snipers.

Answer 3

How To Become A Sniper

Answer 4

It's easy you have to qualify as a Marksman with the L85A2 (SA80) and the LMG and be a good Pistol shot good on the Gimpy helps then you will also have to grade well as a recruit and be a dab hand at camo and conselment then serve at least 2 years with a Regular Battalion with no disapinaries then ask the C.O if you could be considered for the next Sniper cadre then if the CO thinks he can spare you i.e your just dossing around Catterick without much to do he may let you go.

Then the work starts on the cadre who will have to strip and rebuilt a few weapons sniper and assault plus pistol blindfolded, you will have to make the grade serious groupings on the range at distance plus class work were you will have to learn how to range find beyond basic Infantry, learn wind Lear and drop off.

Answer 5

You have to first join the army as an infantryman and then apply to go on a sniper training course. Being a crack shot is only half the battle. Its the psychological tests you need to make it through as snipers usually operate alone (or with a spotter if battle conditions permit) Its the thought of sitting for days on end alone, and in hostile territory that puts most people off.

Still, if you feel thats your calling, then go for it.

Answer 6

You can improve your eyesight by simply learning, naturally and practicing the correct way to see for a few small minutes a day.

You can check this method based on a scientific researches :



http://improvevision.toptips.org



if glasses are worn continuously over time the poor vision will generally become worse. Essentially what glasses do is lock the eyes into their refractive state and in order to see through your lenses you have to maintain the poor vision that the lenses are designed to correct.

"Restore my vision” program you'll be taken by the hand, it shows you how to improve your vision naturally, permanent and complete solution.

Even the American Optometric Association has been forced to admit these things!

I'm sure that you will not regret your decision

Answer 7

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In an age with increased assault rifle ranges, many commentators do not see a role for specialized snipers. Not so in the British Army and Royal Marines, where the skills of the sniper are still highly valued. Their capability to disrupt the enemy's command and control with a single well placed shot is invaluable and the ability of a single sniper pair to hold up entire enemy companies is well documented. Combined with their ability to call in indirect fire and to observe the enemy in secrecy and at close quarters, the sniper is a highly valuable resource in any unit. The basic Sniper course is run centrally by the Joint Sniper Training Establishment (JSTE) or 'Sniper School' based alongside the School of Infantry's Tactics Wing at Sennybridge in Wales. In order to be considered for the course the candidate must normally be a sharpshooter within his parent unit and be considered suitable by the Master Sniper and Senior Sniper Instructor. This usually means that snipers are experienced infantry soldiers with on average 5 years of service, although sometimes exceptional young soldiers are accepted. Instructional ability and the capability to pass on the sniper training are also considered important. Sniper courses run for 6 weeks. The first week is largely taken up with testing to eliminate personnel who do not have the aptitude to be a sniper. Some highly recommended sharpshooters prove unsuitable on every course, sniping is as much about temperament as simple shooting skills. This first week involves rifle range, basic stalks and navigation. Naturally the course involves a great deal of range work and a large proportion of the shoots are undertaken using the highly visceral Mark 8 targets. The course is notable for the high percentage of shoots done on real, rather than simulated ranges (although sim ranges are available to the students to do extra practise). Throughout the course the students will fire thousands of rounds from a variety of shooting positions and be expected to maintain the highest standards in day and night shoots. The second week introduces basic sniper skills such as hide construction, and the ghillie suit. The ghillie suit is provided to each sniper, modern sensors make it necessary to have the suits constructed to defeat detection methods. Snipers do learn how to add camouflage to the outside of the suit. Similarly OP's and hides must be capable of defeating modern sensors. Week 3 through 5 is taken up with training on: target recognition, observation and recording, communications procedures, mortar and artillery forward observer training, and basic forward air controller techniques. During this period intermediate training stalks are undertaken with the approach, observation and the shoot tested. Most of the students on the course are already up to speed on many of these skills but JSTE pushes the candidates as hard as possible holding them up to excellent standards. Pressure is applied increasingly throughout the course with both day and night stalks being tested. The complete saturation of the training area with sensors mean that no short cuts can be taken and the student is constantly under scrutiny. The test week Week 6 is the final test week, and perhaps the only major difference between the British Army and RM courses. It tests the whole range of the sniper's skills with stress being placed on observation and forward observation skills. However no matter how impressively a candidate performs on these tests they can still fail unless they successfully complete the final stalks. The final test is a 2000 metre approach until within 200 metres of the observers (to simulate a stalk up to an outpost followed by a shoot to a target 2000-3000 metres ‘deep’). Sniper instructors equipped with visual and multi-spectral sensors observing the designated stalking zone. They also have access to a number of designated remote sensors covering the approach route, most of these are marked on the student's map but some are unmarked but placed according to typical doctrine. An aware student will not be caught out by these, and most successfully reach the outpost. The sniper has to observe the instructors for a 20 minute period. Neutral sniper instructors, known as walkers, are coached onto suspected sniper positions via one way communications. The instructors have two attempts to detect the sniper. The walker will not assist the observer in any way, with the observer having to direct the walker to place his hand on the suspected sniper. After the 20 minute period, the observer will instruct the walker to move to within 10 metres of the sniper position. The observer will then monitor the area, again attempting to walk the neutral observer onto the sniper position. Again after a set time period the observer will instruct the walker to point directly at the sniper position. The sniper fails if the observer can

Answer 8

well first of all join the army, and get through basic training,if you are a good shot with a The SA80 A2or the L115A1 Long Range Rifle,these two are said to be the best Individual Weapons of their type in the world....apart from the brain in your head....well and you Nail file...lol...

Answer 9

Why does every other question on here say 'I want to be a Sniper' ?!

Answer 10

You dont join as a sniper. You join and they see what your good at, if you are a good enough shot then they might give you a speciality.



Good luck.

Answer 11

Remove bag from bergan, open plastic bag, open foil bag, eat contents cold, soil in foil bag, replace foil bag in plastic bag, seal as well as you can (you can't, it doesn't really work), replace whole in bergan. Repeat for a fortnight.

Such is being a sniper. Nice.

Answer 12

you will have to join as an infantry soldier and specialise as a sniper

Answer 13

Change your name to Walter Mitty and then enlist at a recruiting office.

Answer 14

Goto your local army careers office.



They will give you all the advice you need.

Answer 15

you join the infantry first. then specialise after wards.

Answer 16

Apply through army.mod.uk :)

Answer 17

Weren't you a woman when you asked this question yesterday?