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The US Navy SEALs likely have the best "standard" sniper program with both the best equipment and a relatively long and very intense initial course. Also, NAVSPECWAR (SEALs) tends NOT to be tied to a doctrinal use of snipers allowing them significant flexibility in their training program. This also lends itself to quick transformation of their training and rapid application of combat lessons-learned. This quick flexibility in their program makes for likely better trained personnel.
Once personnel are "sniper qualified", the NAVSPECWAR personnel have significant shooting/training opportunities to keep currency and improve upon their skills unlike some service's personnel, including other SOCOM assets. Of course, this can be argued by the other services (Army, SOCOM, & USMC).
There are also Tier-1 and Other Government Agency (OGA) military sniper programs which are specific to anti-terrorism units and they get the best training and equipment in the world, but are not necessarily a reflection of the service's normal sniper production pipeline.
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Do the Marines have the best Snipers in the American military?
Obviously this question is completely personal opinion, and ill be as honest as i can. The Marines have great sniper. Whether there the best in the whole US Military, i couldnt tell you for certain. But i can say Scout Snipers are very good. Navy SEALs have also been highly recognized for there sniping abilities. But in my opinion, it is no doubt Delta Force. They are America's #1 Special Operations/Tier 1 unit. You wont hear about there shooting skills though because they are such a classified unit.
How much money do snipers get paid?
Military snipers are paid by their rank and pay grade in the military service. Enlisted ranks make less money than officer ranks, but snipers are usually enlisted members. To best answer your question, anywhere from $16,800 to $50,000 a year depending on several things. No they don't get paid by kills, and they don't do contract work. Have a nice day.
Navy SEAL sniper vs Marine Recon sniper vs Army Ranger sniper who's better?
Between a SEAL, Marine, and an Army Ranger, it can vary. One of the best snipers was Carlos Norman Hathcock II. This Marine had 93 confirmed kills. Another was a SEAL by the name of Chris Kyle who had 160 confirmed kills.
Are the Marine Scout Snipers better than the Army Special Forces Snipers?
The abilities of each as shooters depends on the individual... whichever one is a better shot is going to be the better shot, no matter what branch they're in. As for Special Forces and Marine Scout Snipers, they're trained in rather different roles. A Marine Scout Sniper would not be trained in everything a Green Beret would be trained in, nor would a Green Beret have the same priorities in training as a Marine Scout Sniper.
Do the Marines have Special Operations Units?
Yes. The Marines created MarSOC in 2006. The 1st and 2nd Marine Special Operations Battalions (MSOB) were created from the Force Recon companies. The 3rd MSOB was created in 2009. They conduct foreign internal defense (training foreign military units), recon, and direct action operations, similar to the Army Special Forces.
What is the difference between a marine sniper and an army sniper?
the marines are the best snipers hand down
Which military group has the best snipers?
This is open to debate but the Marines are recognized as great snipers. They have the legendary Carlos Hathcock who complete very difficult missions but on the other hand Army snipers had more kills.
Which is better for a sniper army or marines and why?
Well it's a matter of personal preference. Army will help with school more, but marine scout snipers are top notch.
Where the marines first known as snipers?
No Marines where first know as ship guards, they where on the old ships and fight the British marines.
Which snipers go through more training the Rangers or Marines?
The initial course which snipers go through to be selected as snipers is longer in the Marines. However, once selected, training is going to be intensive for snipers in both branches, and they'll end up being on par with each other.
Do us army snipers have to kill people?
Absolutely not! That would be CRAZY! Army Snipers give away flowers to homeless kids...
The marines are green baret and what is the army called?
The Marines are Marines. The Army has Army Special Forces AKA Green Berets.
Who were the snipers of World War 2?
The snipers of ww2, were highly-trained soldiers of the German Army.
Were the canadians the best snipers in ww1?
Yes they were the best snipers of all the Allies
Who has less deaths marines or army?
Army by far. Marines are real men.
Do snipers have to go through the same special operations training as other soldiers or marines?
Snipers have their own training program, in all branches. For a sniper serving in a special operations unit, such as the Army Rangers or Special Forces, Marine MARSOC, Navy SEALs, et. al, they will also have to undergo that training, as well.
Do you have to be in the royal marines to be in the army?
The Royal Marines are part of the Royal Navy and nothing to do with the Army.
