SR snipers taking turns on the sniper rifle and doping their notebooks on a particular ammo round type.


SR undetraking a mildot ranging exercise, exercise target area is up to 1000meters, they must know the range of a designated target with a tolerable error of 10%, which will be verified with a range finder. All this using mental calculations.


"300 m traversing fire exercise" very useful for withdrawing snipers overseen by their overwatch security element.


A few weeks after this sustainment training these guys were sent into Sulu. These were the elements that secured the breach in the MBG camp defense and ultimately driven the MBG elements. Several elements of this SR unit received awards for their pivotal participation in this operation.

Lemme see if I can scrounge more declassified pics.

:specool: sir cold more please...

naku kawawa si nep at si ali :demon:

CDF, first pic is missing, please repost.

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HIMALA!

Bigla yatang umarangkada sniper development ng SR.

I BET, DAHIL YAN KAY CDF!

:armyLol:

actually matagal na yan ginagawa, remember the iwitness ni Jay Taruc?... karamihan ng pinakita dun was taken sa katampakan hills... and the snipers were member of the SRTS( some are sniper AI and some are regular and SROC AI)... nagkataon lang na ngayon lang sila naglabas ng mga declassified photo.. :rifle: :specool: :specool:

Tama si shadow, kun todo todo haggle nyan para ma declassify.

Dahil yan sa determination and will of the FSSR officers and men specifically the officers of SRTS. Pero matagal na yan, sila nagtaguyod nyan kahit kulang sa gamit.

This is my favorite of the three, see the SR sniper undertaking the mildot exercise?

Both his eyes are open while eyeballing through the scope, he uses correct eye relief to the scope to see clearly.

More so, he is very relaxed while undertaking this exercise. It says a lot about his confidence and his skill.

naku! another nice topic about our AFP. inggit na naman mga taong labas at imported nyan.

Nice to know our men and women in the AFP doing their best with so little funds. MABUHAY PO KAYONG LAHAT! (ok lang ba all caps?)

Lakas mo bok, nakapagdeclassify ka , ok naman at least may makita naman yung friends and enemies natin. Aprub!

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kyut yung sniper sa second pic :drunk:

lahat ba ng snipers dapat above average ang intelligence?

Intelligence is one key characteristic of a sniper but not solely depedent on so. It is also weighed on maturity, mental stability, psychological profile, basics skills proficiency aside from the required physical and service attributes.

Why doesn't the PA have a dedicated sniping school they way the marines do?

Do the rangers go through the marine sniping course the way that marines go through schooling in the PA for courses that they don't offer?

If so, then it makes sense given the AFP's tight budget.

Adroth,

They attend a 4 month Sniper Course in the SRTS in the end of the class they undertake a 2 month test mission. The test mission is similar in design and requirements as the SR test mission, the only difference is that you sortie not as an SR team but as a sniper team.

Some test missions are coordinated with current operations. The sniper candidates usually undertake the most difficult tasks in the operation.

There is nothing more scarier for a nep, MI or ASG than SR sniper test mission. Imagine snipers hunting enemies for long range missions for a long period of time only resupplied for their necessities to undertake prolonged precise missions. Most of their acheivements are still classified until today.

MBLT is right there is no PA Sniper School, the SRTS on the other hand provides several courses which includes the sniper course

SR Training School Course are:
1.) SR Prep Courses
2.) SR Orientation Course (SROC)
3.) SR Course (SRC)
4.) SR Sniper Course

But SRTS is the only PA school that provides a "SNIPER COURSE" aside from the LRB SOTIC given by the USSF. Other branches have their own schools.

Be careful some people think SRTS is part of TRADOC, NO! SRTS is part of FSRR, Army Marksmanship Training Unit is part of TRADOC. AMTU is not SRTS. Two different creatures.

The semantics can be confusing for the outsider, hence as they say... "the test of the pudding is in the eating", thus for me, it does not matter if its just a course or its a school. What matters is that it delivers the goods, thats the measure, no matter if your an SR, LRB, SAF, SPoW or Marine Sniper.

Further, to qualify for SR sniper course candidacy, a student should have been in (real) combat duty, has graduated the SR course (have completed an SR test mission and have passed the SR prep course), fulfilled all bureaucratic/medical requirements, passed Sniper selection ( A course Director's prerogative) and SR reception.

Technically any AFP organic personnel can be a sniper candidate as long as he meets the requirements. The PA divisions, PNP/SAF and PAF send sniper candidates to the SRTS.

On the other hand,

The pictures I have shown are "SR Sustainment Training" which includes exercises and written examinations given to past graduates of the SR Sniper Course. The peope in the picture are snipers from an SR BN who graduated from older batches.

As SRTS continually develops its TTPs, it goes around the SR BNs and conduct trainings to SR Snipers about new TTPs.

New TTPs developed by the SRTS are disseminated to the "older" snipers, so they can effectively maintain their edge and harmonizing tactics to all SR trained snipers.

This group of SR snipers received training about a new employment technique that was recently developed, these guys practiced it and successfully employed it against the MBGs.

A sniper once said to me........"the sniper school brings the badge, but sniper craft brought the kills". Lets all keep that in mind.

All my kudos goes to those who used snipercraft that brought the kills, wherever branch he is from.

sir CDF,
The sniper rifle in the pic looks brand new. What type of rifle is it and how many kind of Sniper rifle we have in our inventory??

The rifle in the pic is totally different from the sniper rifle(MSSR) of Marines. I think it would be better if our SR and Marines are using one type of sniper rifle for interoperability. As i observed yung sniper rifle sa pic ay ISANG KASA, ISANG PUTOK. Sorry, but I dont know how to express it in correct terms. Hindi ba mabagal yun kung gusto mo ng Follow up shots??

It's nice to know that our AFP are honing their skills in the art of sniping. Peace to all.

Edwin,

please allow me to add this.

CDF, long range and intermediate range lang sniper rifle nila.

Do they have an MSSR-type weapon too?

Accurized M14s pa rin o yung Steyr Aug na lang?




We are so blessed, we have CDF here! :armycheers:

The SR Scout Sniper Course is administered by the Scout Ranger Training School which has a Ranger Marksmanship Training Department that oversees the conduct of the sniper course, sniper sustainment training, Ranger Advanced Marksman's training and other marksmanship training programs like M203, M60/M249, etc.

There is no need for the PA snipers to undergo the Marine Sniping Course as it would be redundant. Besides, the products of the SR sniper program have delivered what is expected of them in the field. Speaking of redundancy----it would mean another expenses for the government.

I know we have few soldiers who underwent the sniper schooling at the Marine Sniper School. :specool:

For me, the title "PA Sniper School" is not important. It's the quality of the products produced by a training institution. After all, it is the man behind the gun that counts. May kasabihan, nasa Indian yan wala sa pana. :thumb:

By the way, thanks for the pics CDF. I know youre one of the best Course Directors around. Di ikaw yong akala ko gunsmith eh, I have proven that. Nice CI, man!

As of now, there is no 5.56mm based scoped rifles in FSRR aside from the AUG which is an assault rifle.

A semi-automatic 5.56mm based scoped rifle actually falls under the category of the Designated Marksman's Rifle and not a Sniper Rifle. The difference is quite obvious to sniping enthusiasts. :exactly:

The DMR is best employed as part of the squad. Designated marksmen has a different mission compared to a sniper: To provide accurate fires for the infantry squad/platoon---ONLY. No recon and independent sniper missions. These marksmen are always part of the squad organization. Due to misemployment, we have seen "snipers" who are actually employed as designated marksmen. :nono:

Maraming salamat sa clarification, surehitter! :thumb:

Talaga pa lang napaka-swerte natin.

May isa pa na technical expert dito maliban kay fish at mblt sa sniping, in the person of surehitter, na maaari rin nating makausap.

PDFF rules!!!!! :werock:

:armycheers:

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Barrett M95 rifle



data for Barrett M95 rifle
Caliber: .50 BMG (12.7 x 99mm)
Operation: Bolt Action
Overall Length: 1143 mm
Barrel Length: 737 mm
Feed Device: 5 Round Detachable Box Magazine
Sights: 10X Telescopic
Weight: 9.98 kg empty, without scopeš
Muzzle Velocity: 854 m/s (M33 Ball)
Expected accuracy: about 1 MOA or better with match grade ammunition
Maximum Effective Range: about 1800 meters (depending on the environment conditions and the target)

The Barrett Model 95M is the perfect rifle for shooters who enjoy firing a smaller, lightweight .50 caliber rifle with emphasis on accuracy and durability. The robust bullpup design results in a compact rifle with no sacrifice on accuracy or velocity thanks to its cryogenically treated barrel, the same length as the Model 82A1. Recoil is reduced by the triple-chamber muzzle brake and specially designed recoil pad.
The M95 is an improved version of the M90. It featured a pistol handle and the trigger unit moved forward for 1 inch (25 mm) for better clearance between the magazine and the pistol grip, and thus more comfortable handling and shooting. The bolt handle is slightly redesigned and bent down and to the rear. The barrel chamber is chrome plated for better extraction and corrosion resistance. There are also some minor improvements in the trigger / firing pin mechanism.




Caliber: .223 Rem (5.56x45mm) and .308 Win (7.62x51mm, 7.62mm NATO)
Operation: Bolt Action, rotating bolt with 2 lugs
Weight: 4.08kg empty without telescope
Length: 1662mm
Barrel: 660mm. (other lenghts available)
Feed: 4-Round internal magazine (detachable magazine in model 700 Police DM in .308 Win)
Stock: HS Precision
Sights: variable telescopic
Max Effective Range: 800 meters
Expected Accuracy: Less than 1 MOA with M118 (Ammo is limiting factor)


Basically, Remington model 700 Police is simply re-stocked Remington model 700 VS (Varmint Synthetic). Remington manufactured its famous model 700 since 1962. This rifle is perhaps one most widely used across the USA as a bolt-action tactical rifle. This rifle traces its ancestry back to the British P14/US model 1917 Enfield. Starting with model 700BDL action, Remington adds a stainless-steel barrel and a carbon-fiber stock, then tunes the rifle for one-minute-of-angle accuracy using match grade ammo. This rifle design was (and is) a basis for many custom build tactical sniper rifles. The USMC (Marine Corps) was among the first to make model 700 action the basis for a precision sniper rifle. The original USMC M40 bolt-action sniper rifle used in Vietnam and into the late 1970s was built on a Remington Model 700BDL action. In fact, today's M40A1s are still being rebuilt on these same actions. Lather, when the US Army decided to switch from a semi-automatic to a bolt-action rifle, the Remington Model 700 action was chosen for the M24.

Technically, all model 700 rifles have carbon or satinless steel tubular receivers of greater strenght. The rotating bolt locks with two lugs that located at the front of the bolt, into recesses made in the receiver walls. The trigger is crisp. Remington not only manufactured the rifles - it also sell the actions (with or without barrels) to many manufacturers of the custom rifles. So, it is common to see Remington 700 action in HS Precision, McMillan or Choate stock with custom target barrel and other options. For another example, famous UK based company, Accuracy International, manufactured it's own tactical chassis for Rem 700 - AICS stage I or II.

i hope sir mblt6 will also new pics of marine scout snipers, those declassified of course...the pictures at their site and unofficial sites are getting somewhat old...new pics are needed to inspire us more just like what colddeadfish did :thumb:

The bolt-action rifle seen in the picture is a Remington 700 VSF (Varmint Synthetic Fluted). Yes, it is originally meant for varmint (i.e. gophers, jackrabbits, coyote, etc.) hunting. It comes with a synthetic stock and has a fluted barrel (which is why you have the "SF" designation).

This rifle is the commercial version of the Remington 700P which is an entry-level sniper rifle meant for police forces in the US (that's why the "P" designation). The only difference between the two is that the VSF comes in varmint hunting calibres and the P comes in calibres meant for the military (however both models come in .223 and .308). Of course there is also the issue of price. The VSF is cheaper. But not to worry, the quality and accuracy of both rifles are pretty much the same.

The reason the SR and Marines utilize different rifles may lie in their respective sniping philosophies and tactics. Example, SR snipers go out in sniper teams without infantry support therefore it would not be smart for them to indulge in rapid-fire encounters. Furthermore, considering that they are practicing target ranging out to 1000 meters tells me that they concentrate more on long-range engagements. That being the case, they would need very accurate rifles with heavier calibres (marine rifles use .223 which is not a calibre designed for long range shooting). It is also widely known in sniper circles that a bolt-action rifle is still more accurate than any auto-reloading rifle around, including the famed H&K PSG-1.

On a side note, while it might be ok during practice sessions, I wouldn't advice that they fully extend their bipod in the field. The one thing a sniper doesn't want to be is spotted. Having a rifle that high gives one a high silhouette which is not a good idea.

There you go with the help of mr shadow.

Hallelujah!

Technical experts keep coming in! :armycheers:

Hope to hear more from headhunter!

By the way, the scope on the VSF is either a Leupold Mark IV 3.5-10x40 LR/T or a Mark IV 10X40 LR/T. The former is a variable power scope (adjustable from 3.5 - 10 power) whereas the latter is a fixed power scope. Both of them come with a 40mm objective which is the size of the lens in front of the scope (the lens in the back is called the eye-piece). LR/T stands for Long Range Tactical.

The pics shown do not include exercises on tactics, its just mil dot ranging and ammo doping. Since all snipers rotate on the rifles, it was best if the rifles were mounted erect (notice the sandbag in the rear). This is like a math quiz for snipers.

A bipod is a nice "range tool" but during operations and on hasty shooting positions, nothing beats the pack as shooting platform. If you are shooting on terrain where your feet is higher than your head if prone, the bipod is not much of help (which is 50% of the time for SR Snipers).

I hope to post some tactical photos but have to work on how to declassify them. I have seen them and there is no silhouette to talk about.

close but not quite, but still close!

why is it hard for your armed forces to declassify such pictures, i actually see nothing special in them, the weapons are not supersecret nor top-of-the-line, theyre basically available even to civilians

:dunno:

You also missed the part where bipods tend to give out harmonic vibrations which may tend to affect the accuracy of the shot at long range. These vibrations are pretty much absent if one uses their rucksack. It is for this reason that most rifles don't even have bipods installed at all.

Most sniper bolt rifles borrowed much of their design from varmint rifles, the ponly exception to this is the AI rifles (which was design from the ground up). The PSS (aka M700P VS/VSF), M24, and M40 borrowed much of their design from the M700 Varmint using Remington's target receiver design (the remington 40-XB and 40-XBR).

The Remington M700P is the old designation, when Police and Military rifles were transferred to Remington LE division, the M700P is now designated as the PSS, and the building of this rifles are now tasked under Remington Custom (same with the M24SWS). But given a choice to purchase a PSS type rifle , I'd rather go with an HS Precision PRO2000 rifle.

What did I miss? That part that it's an M1 signifying that it has high-profile, oversized adjustment knobs giving the user audible and tactile confirmation of each 1/4-MOA click?

:nono: hehehehe

There's more to sniper pictures than the weapons they use. One with an eye for detail could also derive information regarding the tactics employed by snipers in the field. It's best to keep your enemies guessing as to the capabalities or their foe.

The establishment wants to see if tactics, processes or methods are evident thus it is considered classified. They do not even declass pics about real methods of facial camo application or concealment techniques. The rifles are just the tools, what they are careful about are items on skills and crafts.

Yea mblt, we would like to see some new PMC sniper pics for posting at Philippine Marines forum below! We need some friendly interservice rivalry here...he he he he :specool:

Bakit mo binura?
:funnypost:

mahirap na at baka masisi pa ko. hehehe

:armywink:

even facial camo? you guys are paranoid :armyeek: :armysmile:

Well, what can we do, we have used facial camo in real combat, you guys on the other hand don't know how to use it (if the pics are correct) and besides you have no real enemies that shoots back.

But what I really consider paranoid are the bomb shelters in the HDB buildings, isn't it? I don't have one at home!