Snipers engage in the night unknown distance test, which challenges their terrain navigation and marksmanship abilities in almost total darkness.
U.S. Army snipers have their long-range marksmanship and adaptability put to the test in the 1000-yard cold bore and the defensive shoot.
Shooters engage in the counter sniper event, a pulse-pounding simulated urban environment, and the KIMS event, which tests target identification.
Once a year, the best snipers from around the globe convene at the army's Sniper School to test their mettle at the International Sniper Competition.
Competitors will test their long-range marksmanship abilities in the 1000-yard Cold Bore, show their versatility as fighters in the Defensive Shoot, and push both their weapons and combat skills to the extreme.
Modern conflicts have routinely pressed snipers into service in urban environments. These concrete jungles represent unique challenges for snipers and demand diverse training to be successful. Today's sniper has capabilities that far exceed those of previous generations.
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