How to be a sniper

[grantbrown]

Hi all,
I've got my PGAC on the 21st of April and i was wondering how you get to specialise in being a sniper once you have started your career in the RAF.
Any help or advice would be brill.
Thanks

[Dangermouse]

do a sniper course

[grantbrown]

Ummm yeah, I gathered that. Cheers dangermouse .......

What I meant was do you just apply? Or do you have to get nominated?

And how do you go about it all if you are a regimental Gunner?

[hopeful gunner 17]

Hi grantbrown
To be able to go forward for a sniper position in the RAF regiment, you are expected to serve at least 2 years and then you can volunteer and put your name forward for any specialist roles such as 2 Squadron (para) or sniper. When you first enter the regiment you will serve with a field squadron so be aware!!!

[grantbrown]

Thank you very much gunner much appreciated.

[Dangermouse]

[quote="grantbrown"]Ummm yeah, I gathered that. Cheers dangermouse ....... [quote]

sorry mate, i'm just used to 15 year old chavs using the forums asking how to join the SAS, sniper units, Fox Hound, etc.

[Keates]

Before you can do a Snipers Course you must be profficient with the LSW(Light Support Weapon) which entails a sharpshooting course.

The snipers course is as physically demanding as the Para's course and requires an immense amount of patience and a hell of a shot. You will find how good at shooting you are when you take the APWT's in your TG course. I was one shot off marksman.

Good luck though all it requires is a lot of determination and you can do anything in the Forces.

[Tucker]

If i remember rightly the sniper course is 9weeks long. All the best mate.

Tucker