Jul 10, 2020 · Hidden in the undergrowth of Dartmoor, the sharpest shooters in the Royal Marines have competed against each other in a test of their world-class marksmanship. Snipers from around 3 Commando Brigade gather annually to share tactics, techniques, procedures, plus discuss updates on kit, equipment and weapons.

This is a list of equipment of the Royal Marines currently in use. It includes personal equipment, small arms, combat vehicles, snowmobiles and watercraft. The Royal Marines are a highly specialised and adaptable light infantry force, a part of His Majesty's Naval Service.

Sep 13, 2024 · More than 13 weeks through the marksmanship, skills and tactical modules the Royal Marines scout sniper trainees distinguished themselves under the guidance of their instructors from the Commando Training Centre.

The L96 .338 sniper rifle enables the Royal Marines to target specific enemies from ranges of over 1km. The choice for British military forces, the L96 features an adjustable butt, integrated adjustable bipod and static iron sights.

Jul 26, 2024 · Royal Marines who want to become scout snipers have to undergo a 13-week course made up of three modules - and they only have two attempts to get it right. After perfecting their long-range precision with the L115 A3 sniper rifle on the initial marksmanship module, they move onto the skills module run by the Commando Training Centre.

Sniper Section. Recce Troops also include a sniper section, manned by Royal Marines with the Platoon Weapons 3 (PW3) specialisation. Their role is to engage the enemy with long range accurate sniper fire and to gather intelligence. Recce Troop snipers deploy as 2-man teams of shooter and spotter.

Jul 10, 2024 · Could you survive the intense training every Royal Marines scout sniper has to undergo? The challenging course lasts 13 weeks and is split into three modules - the first of which is marksmanship, which is essential and the foundation for any potential sniper.

Royal Marine Snipers. The Royal Marines have a well earned reputation for being among the best sniper units in the world. Royal Marine snipers may be found in the recce troops of 40, 42 and 45 Commando. Each recce troop includes a sniper section which fields 4-5 2-man sniper teams.

Jul 23, 2024 · A Royal Marine sniper armed with a Lee Enfield 4(T) with telescopic sight being camouflaged (IWM Film 47 CDO on Patrol in the Orne Bridgehead)

Dec 17, 2018 · Royal Marines snipers will be more lethal than ever thanks to new kit pitched at a Dragon’s Den-style event. Just five months after commandos pitched various ideas to improve the effectiveness of the small cadre of snipers, the specialist marksmen of 40 Commando had the enhanced weapons and accessories in their hands for testing.