Can someone give me an accurate, up-to-date list of the weapons used by the Parachute Regiemnt's elite group, the Pathfinder Platoon.

I know that the following are used...

-50 cal achine gun
-GPMG (gimpy)
-grenade machine gun
-javelin

I was wondering what the standard rifle is, is it the SA80 or ...

I want to join the Royal Marines when I am 18 (I'm 16 just now) I know that I will at first have to fight as an ordinary soldier with an SA80 A2. But after three oe four years I want to apply for sniper platoon. My main queries are...


1. If you pass training can you stay as a sniper for your ...