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How do you become a sniper?

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Category: Role Description

Date asked: Wednesday, July 31, 2019

Last reviewed: Tuesday, August 20, 2019

James A.

Reconnaissance Platoon soldier

Thank you for taking your time to ask your question. A sniper platoon will be a platoon within an Infantry regiment To be a sniper you will have to be pass various tests including fitness, map reading and an aptitude test to be selected to attend a sniper course which will be 9 weeks long. The course is known to be one of the hardest courses in the British Army due to only selecting the best soldiers to hold the ‘sniper’ status. Combat roles can be found here https://apply.army.mod.uk/roles/infantry/infantry-soldier Regards J

Friday, August 2, 2019

Mason Q.

Thank you, and what qualities should someone have that would make the able to attend the course? And would being an Infantry Officer affect that?

Friday, August 2, 2019

Piers B.

Corporal, Team Commander

Thanks for the question. As an infantry officer you would not be able to become a sniper as it is a role for Rifleman/NCO's. However officers do get the chance to take part in operational shooting competitions if you are a good shot, so this would be something to look into once you reach battalion. Hope this helps! Piers

Friday, August 2, 2019

James A.

Reconnaissance Platoon soldier

Mason, Thanks for your response. As piers Piers D. Mentioned above, officers are very rarely required to get involved with the firefight. Snipers are generally experienced Non commissioned officers or private/Guardsmen. To be a sniper you will need to be at the top of your game with regards to fitness, navigation and general fieldcraft as you will be required to work on your own or as a sniper pair. I hope this answers your question. J

Friday, August 16, 2019

Georgina Z.

Marketing Manager

Tuesday, August 20, 2019

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