I was in the U.S. Army at that time, and tho NOT a sniper, I have served as an artillery, fire direction leader, forward observer, and had extensive map and escape and evasion training...great reminders for me. Did my old heart good to see this. Good job by you sir.
Fascinating that all the points raised in this video are all discussed in Sniping in France, by Hesketh-Prichard, written in the first word war. About the only thing that was any different was the use of the IWS. All the key training points were learnt in the first world war and are still valid even now. Not picking the most obvious cover, closing entrance when the loopholes are open, and vice versa, the use of the scout telescope for close observation and talking the sniper on to the target. Even the sniper rifle wasn't all that much different.
Fantastic video shared about British Sniper Groups training in Battlefields especially Artillery bombarding of Mission Sense during returning of sniper group to their main bases ..it seems to me its Good Sniper usage doctrine ..while US Sniping doctrine more progressive & modern instruments adopted ..Because US military has More Field Recent Military Experiments around the world.. Mike Guardia Channel always sharing interesting & informative Videos allot thanks
The two 'snipers' in the film are played by professional actors but the officers are regular army troops. The officers are from the 1st Battalion Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment (WFR) who were based at the Warminster Infantry Demonstration (IDB). The troops at Warminster were usually the ones used to help with Army training films and photo shoots (for army manuals and sometimes for manufacturers publicity material). This film was made between Feb 1970 and Feb 1972 because that is when WFR were based at Warminster IDB. Captain Whitehouse (playing the part of the Intelligence Officer in the film) was the Battalion School of Infantry liaison Officer or 'Demonstration Officer' during the later part of the posting. The battalion were based at Warminster again in 1984-1986 but the mix of 1968 Pattern DPM Combat Uniforms and Olive Green 1960 Pattern Uniforms (as worn by the Royal Artillery gunners) as well as the use of the Westland Scout helicopter and SLR rifles in this film date it to the early 1970s.
The red Allied Procedural Publication symbol on the map, when its different components are taken together, would mean in plain English "suspected to be the 72nd Motorized Rifle Company [composed of mechanized infantry] that belongs to our enemies." In context, these would be Eastern Bloc enemies and probably Soviets. There is no indication that there was ever any 72nd Motorized Rifle Company in real life, but that is not unusual because having fictional units in military exercises is common. Atypically, however, the red (enemy-colored) symbol on the map has a rectangular border. That kind of border would usually be used to indicate a friendly unit, whereas an enemy unit would be expected to have its symbol drawn with a diamond-shaped border. Perhaps the apparent conflicting meaning was drawn by mistake, or as a shorthand to say that the enemy unit was not real. Today, there is a different way of indicating in a symbol that a unit is not real, but instead only a unit that is part of an exercise.
'Know what I could do with right now?' 'Din't tell me - a nice cold beer?' 'No, a brief, meaningless homosexual encounter before the helicopter turns up.' 'Sod it, why not?'.'
Interesting video. Something you may have watched introductory to sniper school? The video is censored, Strange because this is public information an not illegal to know.
Whilst the basics of sniping haven't changed, modern snipe training, skills and equipment are a lot more high tech. NOTE: We Brits do not sound this posh, especially soldiers. Only Officers have this posh accent from birth or inserted at Sandhurst.
No. These training films were generally made with the IDB at Warminster. Sometimes a voice actor would be used for narration but servicemen were used. Don’t forget, these films were to be seen by serving soldiers as a part of their training and/or continuation training - only a squaddie can move like a squaddie, so errors in ANYTHING would be immediately spotted…..
Снайпер должен и обязан быть физически сильным и уметь маскироваться. А командиры подразделений должны и обязаны обеспечивать скрытый выход снайпера на огневую позицию. В современных условиях, снайпера выводят из строя видеокамеры, РЛС на поле боя
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The sniper rifle in 1982 was still the Lee Enfield L42A1. The AI Green Meanie wasn't adopted until 1986.
They're using the L42 in the film. The L115A3 is only in the thumbnail.
I remember watching this one when i was in the NZ Army mid 90's.
1980s British Army training film covering the deployment of snipers. The true silent killers on the modern battlefield.
I was in the U.S. Army at that time, and tho NOT a sniper, I have served as an artillery, fire direction leader, forward observer, and had extensive map and escape and evasion training...great reminders for me. Did my old heart good to see this. Good job by you sir.
“No two of us look the same”….Sounds like the Royal Green Jackets 😂
Excellent....cnly imagine where/how you found this. Many memories. Thanks😎
Don't think they'd have been cooking hot food while on hard routine but great film.
Fascinating that all the points raised in this video are all discussed in Sniping in France, by Hesketh-Prichard, written in the first word war. About the only thing that was any different was the use of the IWS. All the key training points were learnt in the first world war and are still valid even now. Not picking the most obvious cover, closing entrance when the loopholes are open, and vice versa, the use of the scout telescope for close observation and talking the sniper on to the target. Even the sniper rifle wasn't all that much different.
Awesome video
Fantastic video shared about British Sniper Groups training in Battlefields especially Artillery bombarding of Mission Sense during returning of sniper group to their main bases ..it seems to me its Good Sniper usage doctrine ..while US Sniping doctrine more progressive & modern instruments adopted ..Because US military has More Field Recent Military Experiments around the world.. Mike Guardia Channel always sharing interesting & informative Videos allot thanks
I hope his partner was “mag to grid” adjusting from those bearings!
The two 'snipers' in the film are played by professional actors but the officers are regular army troops. The officers are from the 1st Battalion Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment (WFR) who were based at the Warminster Infantry Demonstration (IDB). The troops at Warminster were usually the ones used to help with Army training films and photo shoots (for army manuals and sometimes for manufacturers publicity material). This film was made between Feb 1970 and Feb 1972 because that is when WFR were based at Warminster IDB. Captain Whitehouse (playing the part of the Intelligence Officer in the film) was the Battalion School of Infantry liaison Officer or 'Demonstration Officer' during the later part of the posting.
The battalion were based at Warminster again in 1984-1986 but the mix of 1968 Pattern DPM Combat Uniforms and Olive Green 1960 Pattern Uniforms (as worn by the Royal Artillery gunners) as well as the use of the Westland Scout helicopter and SLR rifles in this film date it to the early 1970s.
the lead sniper is a professional actor and was in the Sweeney and similar in the 80's
Oh, some memories back.....The good old SLR waiting in the wings...peeerching!
God bless our troops.....especially our snipers !
The red Allied Procedural Publication symbol on the map, when its different components are taken together, would mean in plain English "suspected to be the 72nd Motorized Rifle Company [composed of mechanized infantry] that belongs to our enemies." In context, these would be Eastern Bloc enemies and probably Soviets. There is no indication that there was ever any 72nd Motorized Rifle Company in real life, but that is not unusual because having fictional units in military exercises is common. Atypically, however, the red (enemy-colored) symbol on the map has a rectangular border. That kind of border would usually be used to indicate a friendly unit, whereas an enemy unit would be expected to have its symbol drawn with a diamond-shaped border. Perhaps the apparent conflicting meaning was drawn by mistake, or as a shorthand to say that the enemy unit was not real. Today, there is a different way of indicating in a symbol that a unit is not real, but instead only a unit that is part of an exercise.
man i love that telescope
no laser range finders back then..just a map and your noodle...
Spelled 'laser' of course.
@@FIREBRAND38 feel better
Just you and your musket.
'...with a full complement of magazines to pass the time'
'Know what I could do with right now?'
'Din't tell me - a nice cold beer?'
'No, a brief, meaningless homosexual encounter before the helicopter turns up.'
'Sod it, why not?'.'
Best montypython so far
1982
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Soooo, the spotter makes the tea while the Sniper makes the shot? Gotta love the Brits.
That's the law! Been this way since 1800...😊
Interesting video. Something you may have watched introductory to sniper school?
The video is censored, Strange because this is public information an not illegal to know.
That posh officer's voice must have been practised in front of a hand held vanity mirror 😄😄
Whilst the basics of sniping haven't changed, modern snipe training, skills and equipment are a lot more high tech.
NOTE: We Brits do not sound this posh, especially soldiers. Only Officers have this posh accent from birth or inserted at Sandhurst.
Great old-tyme officer voice near the start. Does this still exist?
Old time ..thyme is a mis- spent herb
Any ideea what helicopter is at the end ? It kind of looks like a Gazelle, but i don't think it is.
Looks like a Westland Scout to me
@@nigelmull I think you are right, thanks !
@@nigelmullYes, nailed on - nothing else looks like it was built in a shed with half of it left hanging out the back! 😊
i would hold for wind instead of making adjustment
Sloppy cam job gents, missed ears, behind ears & back of neck.....😂
Good old woofers..1wfr.
I wonder if the main characters were actors, especially the blonde one. Not a criticism, just an observation.
I think some actors. Also he is too old.
No. These training films were generally made with the IDB at Warminster. Sometimes a voice actor would be used for narration but servicemen were used. Don’t forget, these films were to be seen by serving soldiers as a part of their training and/or continuation training - only a squaddie can move like a squaddie, so errors in ANYTHING would be immediately spotted…..
@@TheWizardOfTheFens yes, good point.
Hello how are you doing comba't Americans..
Снайпер должен и обязан быть физически сильным и уметь маскироваться. А командиры подразделений должны и обязаны обеспечивать скрытый выход снайпера на огневую позицию. В современных условиях, снайпера выводят из строя видеокамеры, РЛС на поле боя