Sports shooting and military shooting does have their
similarities, but when it comes to specific events during
competitions, military style shooting may not be suitable.
Given the type of training, and the mission objectives of sniper
training, it would make it very disruptive to their service in the
armed forces. Sniper training is not all about shooting. Sniper
training is about the art of assasination with shooting as the main
mode of delivery. Therefore there is much more to learn, and plenty
of time is spent learning about craft that has nothing much to do
with shooting.
Having said that, its is without a doubt that our snipers have a
certain degree of proficiency when it comes to marksmanship skills.
They are free to explore and further develope and hone that part of
their skill in the civilian world. I do believe one of our pistol
shooters was sniper trained.
For those who wants to join sniper training: no glasses, right
master eye, PES A, for army requirements. Does not have as high
security clearance requirements as a scout though.
