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Originally Posted by LChoy
Just a suggestion, but maybe the Canadian Forces sniper program
I recall a few years ago, it was acknowledged Canada had a very good and internationally
recognized sniper program. This also led to Canadians setting new records in distance shooting.
If someone had the knowledge, would be interested in hearing more about the setup, weapons platforms...etc, and help recognize a Canadian success
LChoy
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I can't speak for how other armed forces select soldiers for sniper training, but I can tell you that the CAF's course is very selective. Many think it's all about being a great shot, but it's not that at all. Anyone can be a great shot with training. So, it comes down to soldiers who really want it. And in the CAF, there are many who want to be snipers so the competition is huge.
To start, you better be fit. The sniper trade is very physically demanding. You better be driven. You will have at least the Basic Recce course but having the Advanced course is better. Oh, you better have topped the course. So, if you have all of that going for you, your commanding officer has to write a letter supporting your application to the sniper course. In summary, you better have your stuff wired tight.
Thus, the sniper course receives the top soldiers who already aren't in JTF (being a sniper in JTF is another level). Once on the course, the instructors are relentless.
So the CAF's sniper program excels because of the soldiers it receives at the start of the course.
The current rifle is the C14 Timberwolf, produced by PGW Defence.
