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To: Pharmboy

A SEAL Plattoon (16-Men) will usually have several members with sniper training. Beside sending their personnel to other sniper courses the SEALs run their own courses which emphasize naval-specific operations.

Special Operations Forces (SOF) [the generic US term for all spec ops forces] usually have a high percentage of sniper-trained pesonnel. Just like LEO SWAT teams, they are also used for scouting and overwatch.

Modern SOF snipers have a range of weapons and sights. THey fit the weapon to the job.


102 posted on 04/13/2009 12:17:43 PM PDT by SOLTC
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To: SOLTC

I have a friend that I dive with once in awhile who’s son is a navy seal. After he got his Trident he went to sniper school. He told his dad “sniper school was the hardest thing he ever did.”


135 posted on 04/14/2009 7:17:48 AM PDT by painter (No wonder democrats don't mind taxes.THEY DON'T PAY THEM !)
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