I attended a sniper selection for the marines and was instantly dropped because I didn’t bring an extra canteen. I didn’t realize how much I needed this failure. I learned a lot from it.
“Are you worth your salt” this term traces back to Roman legions which were issued or payed(solarium Latin for salary) for salt rations,and vinegar for drinking as a part of their diets which included bread,grains,fish,animal proteins etc.a Roman soldier was expected to march 20 Roman miles~18miles) in 5-6 hours with full kit it varied over time.
Check out Pat McNamara or Larry Vickers channels. They're both former CAG and they talk about some stuff. Not a lot, but they reflect on some experiences
Buck - I just fucking love how positive, and straight forward you are. I hope a ton of people take your advice to get selected, and I hope a ton more people (that are like me) can just get inspired by your infectious can-do spirit.
Used to know two sniper school grads... one was 75th and one was ODA. Both said the shooting side was easy.... everything else was hard. Understanding the weather and how it affects the round, stalking, all the environmental stuff, ect ect.
18D at some point would be highly appreciated brotha, maybe somebody that went through it and their prep .I’m really interested in it, thanks for all you do!
Just pre-ordered your book today. Can't wait to get it so I can learn more about you and your military career. Thanks for all you are doing for the personnel trying to get into special forces.
I'm retired Navy and I had someone like you helping with the job that I was while I was in it would of prepared me to succeed more than I did but that old news. I use the never give up method with the job that I have now and never let anyone get in my way on achieving my qualifications or moving up the ladder.
I was a Fuels Specialist in the Air Force. I worked on the flightline refueling aircraft. Not quit the same as a Green Beret sniper ... but it was close !
This seven week long course provides training on general sniping topics, marksmanship, urban and rural fieldcraft, technical surveillance equipment, stalking, camouflage, concealment, use of screening, use of natural vegetation, shooting technology, sniper weapon systems, and practical application. Trains students in Level 1 special operations sniper skills and operational procedures that are necessary for them to engage selected targets with precision fire from concealed positions at long ranges and under difficult conditions. Level II Sniper Courses are run at home-station by the respective Special Forces Groups. Those that excel at the Level II training are sometimes selected for the SFSC.
I went to sniper school back in 2006 as an infantryman. Pretty laid back school but hard as about half our class didn't pass. I always wondered why they took away the sniper tab
Apparently the word Sniper comes from Victorian England, from the best hunters that were able to silently stalk and shoot the snipe, an actual, small water fowl that was notoriously easy to spook and difficult to hit due to their flight patterns. So the guys able to bag them were called “snipers” and they became some of the first military sharp shooters in WW1
I am not military but I respect and thank everything the men and women of any branch of military has done for this country and myself. You have a new subscriber my friend. Thank you for your service and awesome videos.
Wow amazing video bro! And literally first 🥇! Wish for video about what are your opinions about the Ops-Core FAST SF hight cut ballistic helmets or something similar during your time as a Green Beret?
I’m new to the channel brother and I have to say I love the positivity and factual information and insight of your platform! We need more of this! Now I definitely have to order me a copy of that book! Keep grinding, brother!
i remember going through OSUT knowing that I had knee/feet issues. Man what a world of difference proper insoles make. I have very flat feet and I killed it in my rucks/runs because I was able to get proper support for my body. I wore a brace too just for extra stability.
Could you talk more about your experience and lifestyle in National Guard SF? Deployment/training cycle, number of days per month/year working... Could this become close to a full time job, if you wanted it to be? And could it be a job you come home to your family most nights, if you chose to pursue that additional work? I'm 32, former LEO, BUD/S attrite looking to go National Guard and hoping to pursue OCS and/or SF in the Carolinas. Married with a kid on the way.
Bucks a good man. He Motivates me to be positive every time I doubt my self about whether I can make it to special forces or regiment. But before all that...first things first...getting my moral waiver approved and joining 😅😂😎 Thanks bradda buck 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽
Thanks for all the guidance Buck. I'm leaving for basic on an x-ray contract tomorrow. I preordered your book and look forward to reading it after basic. Thanks again man!
It was awesome how last night you talked to Karl, and Chad on Tactical Rifleman for so long! Great interview!I've been following his channel for about two years now. You guys should try and hook up, and shoot some videos together!🤜🤛🇺🇸🇺🇸
It’s not, you get your primary infantry MOS and then once you’re in the fleet you can try out for the sniper plt. And if you make it in you might get the chance to actually go to Scout Sniper school, and then even if you pass it’s still technically a secondary MOS. and the marine corps can still take you away from being a sniper and put you back anywhere in the infantry community if they need that filled more. I hope that makes sense.
Always enjoyed the art and fieldcraft of camo and building a ghillie suit as well as the technical discipline of nailing a long distance shot. I definitely would't have the nerve to be a sniper but for hunting and nature observation I love the fieldcraft.
It depends on your team’s required training schedule (SFACU every few years), their deployment rotation, and other trainings/certifications. Then there is finding an open slot in the timeframe you have to go. For instance, one may have to go to SFSC in Oct with 19th group because the one at home base is in Jan and you have required readiness training and they want you to also go to Ranger school and be completed before your summer deployment.
Being an actual sniper is more complicated and non glamorous than a lot of people think. Especially missions where you have to just lay around without moving or moving very slowly and deliberately for very long periods. You get to feel your nuts freeze to the ground along with the rest of you in cold weather, because you just have to be so still and you feel that you never warm up, you get to bake extra crispy in the sun, you get to lie face first in puddles, sharp rocks, thorns, ants and all other sorts of very super comfortable shit, longer than a typical soldier normally would... and of course, there's always a huge snake or two that decide to come up close and say hello right in your face. This is only SOME of the very sexy shit you get to experience in sniper training and ops. In the end, at least you get to feel good impressing all your friends at the range (the ones that don't shoot so good).
Thank you for your service. I was not in the military. We shoot long range F class matches with many that were. Heard some F'ing funny stories from them similar to your opening sniper comment.
i’m seriously considering trying out for sf, and if i do i know i’ll have to make some sacrifices but i’m trying to figure out how big those sacrifices might be. how hard is it(both training and deployment) on your physical and mental health? i’ve heard it wrecks your body and i’ve also heard a lot of vets retire with mental health issues
What about Trackers? Could you do a video about SF trackers? What it entails to be a tracker in the SF or just be a Military Tracker in the conventional Army in General? Thank you in advance.
Was lucky enough to do my no.2 course when i was a grunt. People dont realize that taking a shot is such very very small part of the role. A huge part of it is sitting your arse in an OP for hours upon hours at a time gathering int. or pulling overwatch on some road block. Take's a certain type of grunt to be a sniper.. usually the ones sucking down gatorade, wearing Oakley's with shaved legs :P
I wanna be a special force sniper when i get old enough so thank you for the info and I hope you read this because i need advice.... if i wanted to be a sniper would it be better if I join the 75th ranger regiment or the green beret for better training ?
You'll get great training with either unit. They all are sent to the same sniper school at Fort Benning. There you will learn the basics and fundamentals of sniping, Intel gathering, building hide sites, camouflaging, etc. . Your assigned unit will give you more training. And with the 75th or the SF groups, you'll more than likely get real experience using those skills sooner or later.
Tarod Moses, if you just want to be a shooter, go to the 75th Ranger Regiment. If you want to teach local freedom fighters in Bumfuckistan how to be snipers as part of their training, go to Special Forces. The rangers kill people and blow things up. Special Forces teaches indigenous people fighting for freedom in their own nation how to kill people and blow things up. SF fights alongside the people they trained, but that is just part of their job, not the only thing they do.
Sir, One minor correction: in the Marine Corps, it is possible to be a sniper as part of your primary job, e.g. a Scout-Sniper (MOS 0317) assigned to a Scout Sniper Platoon (SSP) (part of either H&S Company or Weapons Company). But yes, I understand that for the overwhelming majority of military snipers -- to include Army SF -- it's a secondary qualification, not a primary MOS. V/R, butler
Are you allowed to go to SF Training if you wear Glasses? Or if I got Eye Surgery to Replace Glasses would that Disqualify me from Joining? Also I've had Surgery on my Meniscus (Knee Joint)almost 10 Years ago, could that hold me back even though im Recovered?
Does passing special forces sniper school mean that you are only a sniper and can only do sniping missions? Or will you also do other missions, like raiding a house or normal other conventional combat missions? Can you be sniper qualified but not be limited to only recon and sniping missions?
All teams have a certain infiltration specialty- ruck, mobility, halo, dive, etc. team guys get qualified in all kinds of things and typically have at least 3 of each or aspire to.
Is the opportunity to go to sniper school restricted/more likely for Bravos since they're the weapons systems specialists or can they send Charlie's, Delta's etc.
Lol . I do actually know 2 dudes who were snipers . One just says he was on Recce team in the Army and the other just says he is a Marine . I've never actually heard them say the were sniper to anyone who asks . Just some awesome dudes who don't need a title to represent them . Sniper school looks super tough . There a dudes on you Tube who operated at the highest level that didn't make it through sniper school the first time . So no doubt it's gotta be super tough school that takes insane discipline . I don't know who said this quote but it's pretty cool saying . Peace is measured in meters. Loved the Podcast with Andy . Cleared Hot and Mike Drop are my favorite 2 podcasts . Ritland rants are LEGANDARY..
Buck, are you allowed to talk about the interview process at Selection? What are some big questions we should have answers for before showing up? Thanks for everything dude
@@thelmadickinson6811 Makes sense. Funny seeing this a year later. I’m finishing my bachelor’s this December and I wouldn’t consider going back in without a commission. I was actually considering postponing my degree at the time of my original comment. I’m glad I didn’t.
@@Brickswol going in enlisted as a specialist, will give you more team time. As an officer, you’ll have to put in time before you can drop a packet for SFAS. Officers get one shot at it where as enlisted can have up to 3. My son went in enlisted after his degree. He wanted to go sooner and we asked him to get the degree first. He’s glad he did now. He went in as 18x. It has its pros and cons. 18D is a longer pipeline and backed up right now since they reorganized the Q course again in April ‘23. It’s a fast pace for other MOS. Hopi g they work out the kinks to streamline the D’s soon.
Dan Gonzalez The officers are the leaders, they plan, command and control the entire team. During the Q course, officers get an overview of every enlisted MOS in an ODA, so they can effectively utilize the skills of their NCOs. They know enough about each MOS to help out if required, but the sergeants are the subject matter experts for their specific MOS.
During deployment, how do the snipers mesh with the rest of the ODA? Do they get sent out on forward recon missions or something to assist the rest of the ODA, and/or stick with the ODA and provide long-range firepower as needed during combat? I can't imagine it's too helpful if one of the ODA's 18D (for example) is downrange in a ghillie somewhere while the rest of the ODA is in direct combat and the other 18D is out of commission for whatever reason. That's obviously worst-case scenario, but are there MOS that are more likely to get sent to sniper school? 18B/F seems like they would mesh well, or even 18E if they're going to be calling in airstrikes or something.
Being retired LEO like you, what do you consider our snipers? I was our team sniper for a few years before promotion to team leader. Doubt any LEO shooter would ever be presented with shot anywhere longer than 200.
Um, 350-400 meter shot is very common in combat, especially urban combat. It's more than just shooting it's intel gathering so a Commander can figure out his course of action. Furthermore, the sniper is in a concealed position, undetectable. That's why he is a sniper.
Marine snipers are completely different and identify by it. It’s common for them to differentiate being in STA platoon and being a line infantryman. My understanding of Army snipers is that they select for accurate shots first, whereas Marine snipers select for it last because it’s actually the easiest part to teach.
I attended a sniper selection for the marines and was instantly dropped because I didn’t bring an extra canteen.
I didn’t realize how much I needed this failure. I learned a lot from it.
“Are you worth your salt” this term traces back to Roman legions which were issued or payed(solarium Latin for salary) for salt rations,and vinegar for drinking as a part of their diets which included bread,grains,fish,animal proteins etc.a Roman soldier was expected to march 20 Roman miles~18miles) in 5-6 hours with full kit it varied over time.
You learn something new everyday. I love learning about the Romans. Cheers for that 👌🏻
CAG/Delta Force video; how to make it to selection/ what those guys are all about/ what makes CAG unique
Agreed.
And it'd be cool to hear any stories or personal experiences you got with those guys!
that would be dope
Check out Pat McNamara or Larry Vickers channels. They're both former CAG and they talk about some stuff. Not a lot, but they reflect on some experiences
Nice picture of Bob
I was a quick scope sniper back in 2010, I did alot of black ops back then.
360 spin! Bang!
Thank you for your service, I’m currently a tarkov sniper. I’ve been deployed to customs, reserve, and woods.
This is stolen valor please stop disrespecting the military!
@Topw33dman I think/hope he's joking. Just not a very good one.
Sir this is stolen valor, I’d like you to please remove your comment
Buck - I just fucking love how positive, and straight forward you are. I hope a ton of people take your advice to get selected, and I hope a ton more people (that are like me) can just get inspired by your infectious can-do spirit.
Used to know two sniper school grads... one was 75th and one was ODA. Both said the shooting side was easy.... everything else was hard. Understanding the weather and how it affects the round, stalking, all the environmental stuff, ect ect.
18D at some point would be highly appreciated brotha, maybe somebody that went through it and their prep .I’m really interested in it, thanks for all you do!
Just pre-ordered your book today. Can't wait to get it so I can learn more about you and your military career. Thanks for all you are doing for the personnel trying to get into special forces.
Thanks brother I hope it helps!
I'm retired Navy and I had someone like you helping with the job that I was while I was in it would of prepared me to succeed more than I did but that old news. I use the never give up method with the job that I have now and never let anyone get in my way on achieving my qualifications or moving up the ladder.
I was a Fuels Specialist in the Air Force. I worked on the flightline refueling aircraft. Not quit the same as a Green Beret sniper ... but it was close !
This seven week long course provides training on general sniping topics, marksmanship, urban and rural fieldcraft, technical surveillance equipment, stalking, camouflage, concealment, use of screening, use of natural vegetation, shooting technology, sniper weapon systems, and practical application. Trains students in Level 1 special operations sniper skills and operational procedures that are necessary for them to engage selected targets with precision fire from concealed positions at long ranges and under difficult conditions.
Level II Sniper Courses are run at home-station by the respective Special Forces Groups. Those that excel at the Level II training are sometimes selected for the SFSC.
I went to sniper school back in 2006 as an infantryman. Pretty laid back school but hard as about half our class didn't pass. I always wondered why they took away the sniper tab
Because it’s stupid like all other tabs. If you need a tab, you don’t need to be a sniper.
- group guy
@@bobhmail7161 the fact you felt the need to write “-group guy” 😂😂
Apparently the word Sniper comes from Victorian England, from the best hunters that were able to silently stalk and shoot the snipe, an actual, small water fowl that was notoriously easy to spook and difficult to hit due to their flight patterns. So the guys able to bag them were called “snipers” and they became some of the first military sharp shooters in WW1
Man video is amazing,and that cleared hot podcast was really deep.It takes a lot of guts to say some of that stuff!
I'd like the book on audio for treadmill time.
Working on it
@@FNGACADEMY super excited to have the audio, would be fantastic on audible! Thank you so much for telling your story
@@FNGACADEMY ay buck how do you become Personal Security Detachment for the army? Or what would the mos be called? Thanks man🤟🏽😎
Joe Rogan and Jocko podcasts in the future would be fuckin sick af!!!!!
Jocko done joe Rogan's podcast, twice I think. Joe rogan the one that told jocko to do his own podcast
@@codyleventhal8350 lol nah bruthuh I mean Buck on Joe Rogan and Jockos Pods would be dope af!!!!mybad if I worded it fucked up lol
I served in the first Nuke town as a sniper doing 1v1s. Good times
Love Andy’s podcast! You should do one with Mike Glover too! Will there be and audio book as well?
thank you! trying to get on with Mike haven't been able to connect yet, working on the audiobook soon will drop this year for sure
Mike/Kevin and Sean would be an epic podcast!!
Really enjoyed the one with Andy
Can u speak about guard SF time? I want to know what the tempo is, how it defer if at all
ruclips.net/video/a_lOGNM_X0E/видео.html this is the vid where he talks about it. 👍🏼
Really glad you mentioned the cross training as it is important for team function.
Absolutely!
Bro I swear when I first seen your video you had less than 1k subs and now you have 45k!!
Wind changes, difference is heat, rise and fall of the bullet and spin drift. You are point Buck! The stalk is the toughest, more no gos
You should some gear reviews, great video!!!
Working on that!
If I was to ever join the military in a time of need. Being a sniper is the job I would want
Perspective, personal experiences, thoughts on TBI & PTSD in or after SOF, how common is it?
06:33 He shows the cool top secret sniper stuff.
Your comparison between the SAS and CAG selection.
He’s done neither of those things though, he’d basically be reading a Wikipedia page.
I was deployed with both of these units. Very humble, down to earth guys.
@@AgiDaKinG no shit he isn’t but to say he has no information is asinine 🤦♂️
@@saint52vvs CAG? Maybe. But there is no way Buck has insight into UKSF. It's an entirely different country's SOF.
@@Arnaas12 you are insane if you think he has no insight into UK military.
Should do a video about how to become a dog handler in SF!!
Haven't even gotten a minute in and I already liked the vid
really appreciate you doing this channel and giving out necessary information on special forces .
I am not military but I respect and thank everything the men and women of any branch of military has done for this country and myself. You have a new subscriber my friend. Thank you for your service and awesome videos.
Wow amazing video bro! And literally first 🥇! Wish for video about what are your opinions about the Ops-Core FAST SF hight cut ballistic helmets or something similar during your time as a Green Beret?
Sure
@@FNGACADEMY thanks dude
Awesome video. Great interview with Tactical Rifleman last night.
Keep up the good work.
thank you!
I’m new to the channel brother and I have to say I love the positivity and factual information and insight of your platform! We need more of this! Now I definitely have to order me a copy of that book! Keep grinding, brother!
I'm shipping to fort benning on an 18x contract on Feb 8th, 2021 and your videos have helped me feel more prepared! Thanks
Congratulations for your presence and narrative at Tactical Rifleman!!
i remember going through OSUT knowing that I had knee/feet issues. Man what a world of difference proper insoles make. I have very flat feet and I killed it in my rucks/runs because I was able to get proper support for my body. I wore a brace too just for extra stability.
Loved the pod cast of you and Andy
Could you talk more about your experience and lifestyle in National Guard SF? Deployment/training cycle, number of days per month/year working... Could this become close to a full time job, if you wanted it to be? And could it be a job you come home to your family most nights, if you chose to pursue that additional work? I'm 32, former LEO, BUD/S attrite looking to go National Guard and hoping to pursue OCS and/or SF in the Carolinas. Married with a kid on the way.
Bucks a good man.
He Motivates me to be positive every time I doubt my self about whether I can make it to special forces or regiment.
But before all that...first things first...getting my moral waiver approved and joining
😅😂😎
Thanks bradda buck 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽
Thanks for all the guidance Buck. I'm leaving for basic on an x-ray contract tomorrow. I preordered your book and look forward to reading it after basic. Thanks again man!
Good luck brother, you will have a lot of ups and downs hang in there! it's all normal!
Great video and thanks for sharing your story with us!
Marine has Scout- Sniper s as said there's a lot that goes into which is why the Corps has it. My compliments on the videos. Good stuff man
It was awesome how last night you talked to Karl, and Chad on Tactical Rifleman for so long! Great interview!I've been following his channel for about two years now. You guys should try and hook up, and shoot some videos together!🤜🤛🇺🇸🇺🇸
Loved the cleared hot podcast! It was awesome.
Keep it up man, thought about connecting with Jocko?
Want to for sure
I'm not much of a reader but I'll have to pick your book up this I like your program you seem like a real real guy real dude thanks
Sean can you cover post service employment for SF dudes...
Specifically PSS/PSD OCONUS work ?
Depends on the branch, in the marines Scout Sniper is their primary MOS.
It’s not, you get your primary infantry MOS and then once you’re in the fleet you can try out for the sniper plt. And if you make it in you might get the chance to actually go to Scout Sniper school, and then even if you pass it’s still technically a secondary MOS. and the marine corps can still take you away from being a sniper and put you back anywhere in the infantry community if they need that filled more. I hope that makes sense.
Never pre ordered a book but I made damn sure to order yours🤙🏻. Can’t wait
Thanks bro!
Great podcast with Andy.
Thanks for making this video
got you
Speaking the truth as always, great clip 👌
Let’s fuckin go!!! FNG Gang
Always enjoyed the art and fieldcraft of camo and building a ghillie suit as well as the technical discipline of nailing a long distance shot. I definitely would't have the nerve to be a sniper but for hunting and nature observation I love the fieldcraft.
Would like to see you on mike drop man ! Cleared hot was great!
4:10 FNG, my instructor (a Green Beret) said that you’ll find plenty of time to go to schools like diving, parachuting, SEREs, etc.. (I’m confused)
It depends on your team’s required training schedule (SFACU every few years), their deployment rotation, and other trainings/certifications. Then there is finding an open slot in the timeframe you have to go. For instance, one may have to go to SFSC in Oct with 19th group because the one at home base is in Jan and you have required readiness training and they want you to also go to Ranger school and be completed before your summer deployment.
K-9 unit/handler in special forces next please!!
You got it!
What about camouflage and stalking? Which is the most difficult part of scout sniper school.
Being an actual sniper is more complicated and non glamorous than a lot of people think. Especially missions where you have to just lay around without moving or moving very slowly and deliberately for very long periods. You get to feel your nuts freeze to the ground along with the rest of you in cold weather, because you just have to be so still and you feel that you never warm up, you get to bake extra crispy in the sun, you get to lie face first in puddles, sharp rocks, thorns, ants and all other sorts of very super comfortable shit, longer than a typical soldier normally would... and of course, there's always a huge snake or two that decide to come up close and say hello right in your face. This is only SOME of the very sexy shit you get to experience in sniper training and ops. In the end, at least you get to feel good impressing all your friends at the range (the ones that don't shoot so good).
Being an Army Special Forces sniper in Ghillie suit is a pro gamer move but risky if no non-flammable substance on and super hot 🥵 when wearing it.
Thank you for your service. I was not in the military. We shoot long range F class matches with many that were. Heard some F'ing funny stories from them similar to your opening sniper comment.
Do they prefer 18Bs within the teams to go to sniper school? Or any MOS within the teams get the chance if asked?
i’m seriously considering trying out for sf, and if i do i know i’ll have to make some sacrifices but i’m trying to figure out how big those sacrifices might be. how hard is it(both training and deployment) on your physical and mental health? i’ve heard it wrecks your body and i’ve also heard a lot of vets retire with mental health issues
Do a video on dog handlers on the teams, Thanks for all the info!
Next
What about Trackers?
Could you do a video about SF trackers? What it entails to be a tracker in the SF or just be a Military Tracker in the conventional Army in General?
Thank you in advance.
That doesn't even exist.
On your friend being a experienced infantry sniper before going SF. Does that qual carry over or does he need to do a SF sniper course?
Yes, it will carry over. But, that army sniper trained guy can still go to SOTIC/SF Sniper Course. I had multiple schools from Army, SF, and USMC.
Was lucky enough to do my no.2 course when i was a grunt. People dont realize that taking a shot is such very very small part of the role. A huge part of it is sitting your arse in an OP for hours upon hours at a time gathering int. or pulling overwatch on some road block. Take's a certain type of grunt to be a sniper.. usually the ones sucking down gatorade, wearing Oakley's with shaved legs :P
I love this pls do how to become a delta soldier
Hey Buck, I’m looking to get some new boots for rucking. What were your go to pair??
Hey buck do a video on cqb and ldb tactics
In your list of sniper, qualities add helps tremendously to be comfortable with math formulas
great point
I wanna be a special force sniper when i get old enough so thank you for the info and I hope you read this because i need advice.... if i wanted to be a sniper would it be better if I join the 75th ranger regiment or the green beret for better training ?
You'll get great training with either unit. They all are sent to the same sniper school at Fort Benning. There you will learn the basics and fundamentals of sniping, Intel gathering, building hide sites, camouflaging, etc. . Your assigned unit will give you more training. And with the 75th or the SF groups, you'll more than likely get real experience using those skills sooner or later.
@@doccholo905 Thank you for the Intel really appreciated it just gotta choose between the two green beret or the 75th but i got time to choose😂
Tarod Moses, if you just want to be a shooter, go to the 75th Ranger Regiment. If you want to teach local freedom fighters in Bumfuckistan how to be snipers as part of their training, go to Special Forces.
The rangers kill people and blow things up. Special Forces teaches indigenous people fighting for freedom in their own nation how to kill people and blow things up. SF fights alongside the people they trained, but that is just part of their job, not the only thing they do.
Is there a dedicated Sniper Platoon, or Squad or something similar in SF Companies/Battalions/Groups? Or just Sniper qualified ODA members?
just qualified ODA Members
Buck Rogers wait until you go to the VA hospital waiting room, you'll meet every Sniper,Ranger SEAL EVER 😂😜😂
What MOS would you recommend going for such as 18B, 18D, 18C, or 18E if your goal is to become 18F? And what is the training that goes into 18F?
Sir,
One minor correction: in the Marine Corps, it is possible to be a sniper as part of your primary job, e.g. a Scout-Sniper (MOS 0317) assigned to a Scout Sniper Platoon (SSP) (part of either H&S Company or Weapons Company).
But yes, I understand that for the overwhelming majority of military snipers -- to include Army SF -- it's a secondary qualification, not a primary MOS.
V/R,
butler
Thanks for adding that brother I didn’t know that!
Are you allowed to go to SF Training if you wear Glasses? Or if I got Eye Surgery to Replace Glasses would that Disqualify me from Joining? Also I've had Surgery on my Meniscus (Knee Joint)almost 10 Years ago, could that hold me back even though im Recovered?
Or just in General what types of injury or body Defect like Possibly wearing Glasses could Hold you back from being accepted to Training/Selection?
You can wear glasses, you can have certain eye surgeries. You can get waivers for many medical issues.
@@bdan6954 You know all that for Certain?
If you can have 20/20 vision with glasses, you should be fine.
Does passing special forces sniper school mean that you are only a sniper and can only do sniping missions? Or will you also do other missions, like raiding a house or normal other conventional combat missions? Can you be sniper qualified but not be limited to only recon and sniping missions?
All teams have a certain infiltration specialty- ruck, mobility, halo, dive, etc. team guys get qualified in all kinds of things and typically have at least 3 of each or aspire to.
Is the opportunity to go to sniper school restricted/more likely for Bravos since they're the weapons systems specialists or can they send Charlie's, Delta's etc.
Lol . I do actually know 2 dudes who were snipers . One just says he was on Recce team in the Army and the other just says he is a Marine . I've never actually heard them say the were sniper to anyone who asks . Just some awesome dudes who don't need a title to represent them .
Sniper school looks super tough . There a dudes on you Tube who operated at the highest level that didn't make it through sniper school the first time . So no doubt it's gotta be super tough school that takes insane discipline .
I don't know who said this quote but it's pretty cool saying . Peace is measured in meters.
Loved the Podcast with Andy . Cleared Hot and Mike Drop are my favorite 2 podcasts . Ritland rants are LEGANDARY..
Have you ever worked with Marines? If so, how was that experience. Keep up the good work.
Me: Hey buck I was a sniper
Buck: oh yeah?
Me: yeah bro my COD snipes on lock!
Snipers are professional camera operators
What about a video about Special Forces Advanced Mountain Operations School SFAMOS
Buck, are you allowed to talk about the interview process at Selection? What are some big questions we should have answers for before showing up? Thanks for everything dude
Good question let me verify before I do a video on that
Can 18Ds go to sniper school after being on a team for a while?
Depends if the team needs them to be a sniper qualified or not.
@@thelmadickinson6811 Makes sense. Funny seeing this a year later. I’m finishing my bachelor’s this December and I wouldn’t consider going back in without a commission. I was actually considering postponing my degree at the time of my original comment. I’m glad I didn’t.
@@Brickswol going in enlisted as a specialist, will give you more team time. As an officer, you’ll have to put in time before you can drop a packet for SFAS. Officers get one shot at it where as enlisted can have up to 3.
My son went in enlisted after his degree. He wanted to go sooner and we asked him to get the degree first. He’s glad he did now. He went in as 18x. It has its pros and cons. 18D is a longer pipeline and backed up right now since they reorganized the Q course again in April ‘23. It’s a fast pace for other MOS. Hopi g they work out the kinks to streamline the D’s soon.
@@Brickswol get the book ruck up or shut up and shut up and ruck. Excellent SFAS books
Is it mainly 18Bs who go to the school or any SF MOS?
Any MOS
Buck Can you go more into reconnaissance in special forces and how it happens?
Really Buck 500 likes? Those are rookie numbers.. we got that!
Underestimating us 😂
Does anyone know what kinda jobs officers take or would they have the same specialties as enlisted? I’d imagine they don’t but I have no idea
Dan Gonzalez The officers are the leaders, they plan, command and control the entire team. During the Q course, officers get an overview of every enlisted MOS in an ODA, so they can effectively utilize the skills of their NCOs. They know enough about each MOS to help out if required, but the sergeants are the subject matter experts for their specific MOS.
Please make a video about correctional officer
Can a sf guy go to more than one specialty like mountain/dive/halo
Not at the same time I think, but they can go from mountain to halo etc
@@saltycelery2045 so two max ?
@@mcbins1993 no, I mean you can transfer ODA’s. You can’t have two at once
@@saltycelery2045 oh okay
Yes. Depends on availability in training. On both sides, your unit and training unit.
During deployment, how do the snipers mesh with the rest of the ODA? Do they get sent out on forward recon missions or something to assist the rest of the ODA, and/or stick with the ODA and provide long-range firepower as needed during combat? I can't imagine it's too helpful if one of the ODA's 18D (for example) is downrange in a ghillie somewhere while the rest of the ODA is in direct combat and the other 18D is out of commission for whatever reason. That's obviously worst-case scenario, but are there MOS that are more likely to get sent to sniper school? 18B/F seems like they would mesh well, or even 18E if they're going to be calling in airstrikes or something.
When you broke your ankle where did you end up at before you tried out for SF
Listen to the cleared hot podcast
Being retired LEO like you, what do you consider our snipers? I was our team sniper for a few years before promotion to team leader. Doubt any LEO shooter would ever be presented with shot anywhere longer than 200.
Um, 350-400 meter shot is very common in combat, especially urban combat. It's more than just shooting it's intel gathering so a Commander can figure out his course of action. Furthermore, the sniper is in a concealed position, undetectable. That's why he is a sniper.
RUN RUN RUN... Make sure you pass that... You can wash out that way also...
Marine snipers are completely different and identify by it. It’s common for them to differentiate being in STA platoon and being a line infantryman. My understanding of Army snipers is that they select for accurate shots first, whereas Marine snipers select for it last because it’s actually the easiest part to teach.
Can i ask what is the pt required to pass i can do push ups easy but i suck at pull ups are pull ups important?
49 pushups
59 sit ups
2 mile run 15:12 mins
6 pullups (there actually chin ups)
5 mile run 40:00 mins
12 mile ruck 3 hrs 45lbs
I never really needed much camo when I served, I just used dead silence and pretended to be dead.
What is the intro song? Great video