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New raw video of scout sniper marines with 1st battalion, 1st marines, rct6 during operation helmand viper. Canadian elite special forces sniper makes recordbreaking kill shot. Analysisopinions themes last day characters clint eastwood refers to the book as an antiwar book. A sniper with canadas elite special forces in iraq has shattered the world record for the longest confirmed kill shot in military history at a staggering distance of 3,540 metres. Mr harrison writes about his experiences in a new book, the longest kill. Jun 23, 2017 the previous record for longest confirmed kill was set by british army sniper craig harrison, who shot two militants in helmand province, afghanistan, from 2,475 metres 1. Craig harrison born november 1974 is a former corporal of horse coh in the blues and royals, a cavalry regiment of the british army, who held the previous record for the longest confirmed sniper kill in combat, at a range of 2,475 m 2,707 yd. The sniper, like others in the area, had proved surprisingly effective, and corporal gibbonsneffs team was ordered to flush him out. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Jan 22, 2015 american sniper, nominated for six oscars, is based on the memoir of chris kyle, a navy seal who became the deadliest sniper in u. The canadian forces has confirmed a jtf2 sniper working with iraqi forces successfully hit a target from a distance of 3,540 metres, a record for the longest sniper kill shot.

Canadian sniper sets new record after shooting an isis. This is a 120mm resin figure kit produced by maurice corry miniatures and depicts a british infantry sniper in afghanistan. He graduated from the high school of music and art n. Smashwords hawkdoveafghanistan, 11 december 2012 a. One i wanted to show you is one of marine snipers using a. Ross encounters a taliban sniper in afghanistan ross. Worldrecordholding british sniper haunted by visions. Throughout the history of modern warfare, the record for longest confirmed sniper kill is one that has steadily gotten more and more extreme as technology has progressed. Credited with achieving the farthest confirmed sniper kill in history while serving in afghanistan in 2009, former household cavalry soldier craig harrison has blasted the british army for abandoning him without even a thank you. This figure has the latest version of the british sniper rifle, accuracy internationals l115a3. Craig harrison is most famous for his military service in afghanistan as a sniper but he also served in the british army in iraq and the balkans. That single shot remains the farthest in iraq by any american or british sniper. After receiving clearance and confirming that he is in fact a taliban fighter, the marine designated marksman engages with a suppressed mk12. Kabul independant since i9i9 from the uk invaded in i979 by the soviet union new constitution signed in jan 2004 economy.

The previous sniper shot record holder was a canadian soldier who killed an al qaeda fighter at a range of 7,972 feet reportedly with a. A canadian sniper in afghanistan has been confirmed as hitting an enemy soldier at a range of 2,310 meters 7565 ft1. The soldier, a veteran of the wars in iraq and afghanistan, killed the hi. The american sniper book report by leena king on prezi. What you are about to see is graphic, as it depicts real sniper hits against taliban soldiers. Mission afghanistan general david petraeus comments on fbi role gen. In late september 2008, while embedded with us marines and afghan paramilitary units, keith lepor was shot by a sniper. Helmand province, afghanistan moments after taking fire, u.

Afghanistan 11 is the sequel to vietnam 65, while it retains many of the core gameplay mechanics, developers every single soldier have sought to improve upon the core structure of its predecessor and right some wrongs. A snipers story in iraq and afghanistan 9781599214405. The sniper data books are printed on tan rite in rain all weather paper, in a compact paper size of 4 58 x 7. The book uses a 6 ring polydura mini binder, which allows the operator to organize the book per.

Jun 23, 2017 an unidentified sniper from the elite joint task force 2 made the shot from a distance of 3,540 meters using a u. His book, the first to written by a trained sniper in afghanistan, reveals the psychological pressures and awesome lifeanddeath responsibility of his role and. Apr 19, 2011 mission afghanistan general david petraeus comments on fbi role gen. Warning thread excellent footage of us army sniper team in afghanistan might contain content that is not suitable for all ages. Canadian sniper breaks record by killing is fighter more than. Sa snipers shot may have entered record books youtube. A canadian sniper in afghanistan has been confirmed as hitting an enemy soldier at a range of 2,310 meters, the longest recorded and confirmed sniper shot in history. This page is in no way intended to glorify the amount of people these soldiers have killed, it is intended to recognize the manner in which these soldiers excelled at accomplishing the misson assigned to them in a time of war. The 7 best books on afghanistan pratiek sparsh samantara surveys some of the best contemporary literary fiction and nonfiction to come out of afghanistan, from both afghan and international authors, and looks at how these books interpret the culture, society and history of this unsettled landscape. He is a human computer who analyses several variables and then pulls the trigger. Tactical supply sniper data book instructionsgeneral.

This book is an outstanding record of a soldiers service in a war zone. We recommend using colored pens for most record keeping. Taliban ied takes out a humvee, then a firefight ensues. Being a avid reader, i will pick up anything that has to do with the military. British royal marine is worlds deadliest sniper corporal reported to have recorded 173 confirmed kills during tours of afghanistan and iraq, putting him ahead of us navy seal chris kyle featured. During the 2010 assault on marja in helmand province, afghanistan, cpl. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book. Canadian sniper kill shots in afghanistan video rejected by. Read about afghanistan, records, oneday internationals, records by team cricket team records only on. A hunt for a deadly sniper from two perspectives the new. By the time he received an honorable discharge as a staff sergeant, paratrooper, and sniper team leader in the 82nd airborne division in 2005, hed become known as long riflefor shooting an iraqi insurgent at 1,100 meters in fallujah in the fall of 2003. Photographs by larry towellmagnum, from afghanistan aperture, 2014. Afghanistan sniper foes afghans are renowned for excellent fieldcraft, displaying a native cunning that twice repelled british invaders in the 19th century and more recently defeated the soviet.

Sniper platoon, 1st battalion, 6th marines hold an observation post atop a hill in sangin, afghanistan on sept. An unidentified sniper from the elite joint task force 2 made the shot from a distance of 3,540 meters using a u. Spam or selfpromotional the list is spam or selfpromotional. Subscribe for war vids,current events and raw video. By clicking on continue you confirm that you are 18 years and over. A deadly sas sniper has successfully scored his 100th kill after blasting an isis chief during the battle of mosul. Sep 11, 2015 helmand province, afghanistan moments after taking fire, u.

When irving was deployed to afghanistan s helmand province as sniper squad team leader in 2009, the first africanamerican sniper with the third ranger battalion, he didnt expect to see much action. Combat photojournalist hit by sniper in afghanistan youtube. Hero sas sniper records 100th kill after battling isis in. Apr 23, 2007 forward operating base salerno, afghanistan army news service, april 23, 2007 soldiers from task force fury are the first in a combat zone to receive a new sniper rifle, the xm110 semi. Sources say the sniper killed an islamic state insurgent from a. Snipers in afghanistan receive new weapon article the. His book, the first to be written by a trained sniper in afghanistan, reveals the. Canadian sniper breaks record by killing is fighter more. The all in one sniper kit allows shooters to get everything they need in one easy package. The sangin sniper was one, possibly two, mercenary snipers employed by the taliban insurgency who killed one and wounded two u. The ability to quickly hang one target down range that offers thirteen different training drills all in one place allows shooters, trainers, shooting. The current record for longest range sniper kill is 2,430 metres 7,972 ft, accomplished by a canadian sniper, of the third battalion princess patricias canadian light infantry 3 ppcli, during the invasion of afghanistan, using a.

Afghanistan war taliban ied ambush new flipbook youtube. This is the helmet camera footage showing the attack, and the marine that. This is a typical engagement for marines fighting in. Snipers taliban shots earn him place in military record books. The previous record for longest confirmed kill was set by british army sniper craig harrison, who shot two militants in helmand province, afghanistan, from. A canadian sniper set a new record for the longest confirmed kill last month after he shot and killed an isis insurgent in iraq that was 3,450 meters away. Reports regarding the longest recorded sniper kills that contain information regarding the. Reports regarding the longest recorded sniper kills that contain information regarding the shooting distance and the identity of the sniper have been presented to the general public since 1967. In an interview with australias abc news, harrison said he felt that upon discharge he had been hung out to dry by the british army and that they didnt even say thank you harrison, who served for 23 years and deployed to the balkans, iraq and afghanistan, has also spoken about the impact of posttraumatic stress disorder ptsd. William langewiesche believes the war in afghanistan may prove. Jun 22, 2017 a canadian sniper set a new record for the longest confirmed kill last month after he shot and killed an isis insurgent in iraq that was 3,450 meters away. May 04, 2010 brit makes record sniper kill in afghanistan. Sniper in the sri lanka army during the countrys civil war, who is recorded to have 217 confirmed kills tamil tigers.

He had superb training as part of a team consisting of a spotter, gunsmith, kill verifier, etc. Feb 16, 2010 inside the mind of a national guard sniper u. Colored pens will allow the shooter to clarify and emphasize important information, while retaining permanence. My life in the navy seal sniper corps and how i trained americas deadliest marksmen by. Return to afghan combat outpost leads to unexpected firefight duration. Whilst on an operation in afghanistan, ross and the rest of the mercian regiment encounter a taliban sniper. Craig harrison born november 1974 is a former corporal of horse coh in the blues and royals, a cavalry regiment of the british army, who held the previous record for the longest confirmed sniper kill in combat. Inappropriate the list including its title or description facilitates illegal activity, or contains hate speech or ad hominem attacks on a fellow goodreads member or author. Hathcocks record stood until canadian sniper arron perry of the princess patricias.

American sniper, nominated for six oscars, is based on the memoir of chris kyle, a navy seal who became the deadliest sniper in u. Dec 04, 2016 a deadly sas sniper has successfully scored his 100th kill after blasting an isis chief during the battle of mosul. Canadian sniper kill shots in afghanistan video rejected. The marines get positive identification of a person of interest and engage him.

Multiple reports are surfacing that a canadian sniper dropped a terrorist at a new record distance of 3,450 meters2. American sniper as viewed by real american snipers usa today. This kit is designed for military and law enforcement snipers as well as competitive shooters. His book, the first to be written by a trained sniper in afghanistan, reveals the psychological pressures and awesome lifeanddeath responsibility of his role and. Apr 11, 2011 in late september 2008, while embedded with us marines and afghan paramilitary units, keith lepor was shot by a sniper. Being someone that has participated in sniper operations in both afghanistan and iraq i can say that this is the first, and only, authentic sniper book that has been published during the current conflict. T his weekends afghan elections were a happy occasion for a country that has had few such moments of late. Jun 04, 20 during the 2010 assault on marja in helmand province, afghanistan, cpl.

Counterinsurgency operations near patrol base boldak, july 20. Operations command in the 2000s and commanding the u. Idb precision rifle target drill guide the precision rifle target from impact data books is the most versatile rifle training target on the market. The reaper is gripping autobiography of sniper who. As weapons, ammunition, and aids to determine ballistic solutions improved. Mar 18, 2009 a canadian sniper in afghanistan has been confirmed as hitting an enemy soldier at a range of 2,310 meters 7565 ft1. Forward operating base salerno, afghanistan army news service, april 23, 2007 soldiers from task force fury are the first in a combat zone to. Lets not belittle him by introducing luck as a factor. At the time of writing this, the holder of that record is british sniper craig harrison, who notably broke the previous record twice on the same day by hitting two enemy. I have seen footage of these things shooting bricks and steel plate, but this i was not prepared for. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. The previous sniper shot record holder was a canadian soldier who killed an al qaeda fighter at. British royal marine is worlds deadliest sniper telegraph. Marines spot an armed taliban fighter across the helmand river where the ambush came from.