Warning thread excellent footage of us army sniper team in afghanistan might contain content that is not suitable for all ages. Sniper in helmand is a thrilling actionpacked, yet very human, account of both front line service in the intense afghanistan war and firsthand sniper action. Written and directed by paul gross, the film, which takes place before canadian forces ended their military role in 2011, opens with a sniper team led by ryan sanders rossif sutherland killing a. Sep 26, 2012 firefight with minigun, rockets, bombs and machine guns in afghanistan by funker530. Firefight with minigun, rockets, bombs and machine guns in afghanistan by funker530. Mar 31, 2014 british sniper in afghanistan kills six taliban with one bullet lance corporal in the coldstream guards hit trigger switch of suicide bomber whose device then exploded, telegraph learns. Putting taliban sniper fire in context the new york times.
Us snipers operating in afghanistan mountains youtube. The previous record of 2,250 meters was set by us marine sniper carlos hathcock in vietnam in 1967. Each time it is reuploaded, the context concerning where it was filmed and who these guys are is changed. In his book, american sniper, kyle describes his longest successful shot. Marine survives taliban sniper headshot marines and military. His book, the first to written by a trained sniper in afghanistan, reveals the psychological pressures and awesome lifeanddeath responsibility of his role and. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Dec 12, 2014 in 2011, the veteran sniper was given the chance to show off his skills by using a 1903 a4 replica sniper, the same he used in the war and had not seen since 1944. Marines and afghan army soldiers fought as they were attacked. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Apr 26, 2017 us snipers operating in afghanistan mountains like, comment, and subscribe for more videos. American singleshot warriors in iraq and afghanistan. The spotter lies right next to the sniper and helps the sniper to find and home in on the target.
The sniper, like others in the area, had proved surprisingly effective, and corporal gibbonsneffs team was ordered to flush him out. Helmand province, afghanistan moments after taking fire, u. His book, the first to be written by a trained sniper in afghanistan, reveals the psychological pressures and awesome. Canadian sniper kill shots in afghanistan video rejected by. Marine sniper eliminates taliban fighter first published on september 11, 2015 by will helmand province, afghanistan moments after taking fire, u. Snipers play a crucial part in modern warfare but how easy is it for them to. What you are about to see is graphic, as it depicts real sniper hits against taliban soldiers. This is a typical engagement for marines fighting in. Bope brazilian elite troop major busnello had the hostage takers head in his crosshair for almost 1 hour before he decided to pull the trigger from his 7. Jul 17, 2016 the following extremely graphic video has been circling on the internet for months. British sniper in afghanistan kills six taliban with one. I was the senior sniper sniper section leader for my unit for 3 years. U s snipers hunt down taliban with barrett 50 cal rifle.
In the mountainous east near the pakistan border, insurgents positioned at the peaks open fire on soldiers outposts in the. In the video, you can tell that being a marine sniper is not just a pointandshoot kind of job, but rather, an involved process with a lot of components in play. Sa snipers shot may have entered record books youtube. American singleshot warriors in iraq and afghanistan kindle edition by cavallaro, gina, larsen, matt, cody, richard. Warning thread canadian sniper flying body parts might contain content that is not suitable for all ages. I have included pictures of most of the weapons we used, but the m107 and m24 feature most prominently. The marines get positive identification of a person of interest and engage him. 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. Here, we have another video of a marine sniper doing what they do best taking out the enemy. Filmed from the roof of a building in zhari district, kandahar, afghanistan. He could only watch as innocent people died and fires raged in the ruins of the world trade center on september 11, 2001. Taliban snipers maneuver within 100 meters of a us army position in zhari district, kandahar, afghanistan. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available.
Watch a marine sniper take out a taliban fighter with one shot. A close fight, and a couple of miracles they were pretty sure that a group of local taliban militants was on the other side of the compound wall. Marine captured his colleague getting hit in the head by a sniper round in afghanistan last year. U s snipers hunt down taliban with barrett 50 cal rifle afghanistan. In all, there is little evidence of taliban snipers in large numbers. Mar 18, 2009 canadian sniper wiping out taliban snipers in afghanistan. Sep 08, 2015 marines look for taliban sniper in afghanistan. After receiving clearance and confirming that he is in fact a taliban fighter, the marine designated marksman engages with a suppressed mk12.
After receiving clearance and confirming that he is in fact a taliban fighter, the marine designated marksman engages with a suppressed. Britains most experienced sniper tells of his frustration in. British sniper kills two taliban with one bullet new book reveals. One i wanted to show you is one of marine snipers using a. Despite a 66year gap without using the gun or common scopes, he had no problem picking off a target at 300 yards, with all three shots hitting the target. Marines look for taliban sniper in afghanistan video. By clicking on continue you confirm that you are 18 years and over.
Air strike on taliban snipers the hornets nest youtube. Marines spot an armed taliban fighter across the helmand river where the ambush came from. American sniper, nominated for six oscars, is based on the memoir of chris kyle, a navy seal who became the deadliest sniper in u. He shares his experiences since joining the army and deploying to afghanistan. The shot hit the captors apricot medulla oblongatathat was threatening to pull the pin from a live grenade. Marines with surveillance target acquisition team sta scout sniper platoon, 1st battalion, 6th marines holding an observation post atop a hill in sangin, afghanistan on sept. This vid depicts the cooperation of a spotter and a sniper working together to kill an armed insurgent. Jan 04, 2016 a heavy machine gunner fires a 50 cal at taliban snipers concealed in an orchard 100 meters from his position. From afghanistans hindu kush peaks and sunbaked helmand valley to baghdad, mosul, and ramadi in iraq. These video shots are not made through the shooters telescopic sight. This footage is to be taken as a documentary on the events of the war in afghanistan and should be viewed as educational. Rating is available when the video has been rented. The sniper is a member of joint task force 2 and he made the 2. The following extremely graphic video has been circling on the internet for months.
The sangin sniper was one, possibly two, mercenary snipers employed by the taliban insurgency who killed one and wounded two u. Sniper platoon, 1st battalion, 6th marines hold an observation post atop a hill in sangin, afghanistan on sept. Long rifle is gripping and moving, but most of all, inspiring. Sep 11, 2015 helmand province, afghanistan moments after taking fire, u. Aug, 2012 located in the rural mountain region of northwest afghanistan.
Feb 03, 2015 u s snipers hunt down taliban with barrett 50 cal rifle afghanistan. Video of stephen mcelroy who is an army sniper, leader, father and husband. A heavy machine gunner fires a 50 cal at taliban snipers concealed in an orchard 100 meters from his position. Christopher scott kyle april 8, 1974 february 2, 20 was a united states navy seal. Dec 30, 2016 here, we have another video of a marine sniper doing what they do best taking out the enemy. Army sniper in afghanistan with his barrett rifle all on dailymotion. A hunt for a deadly sniper from two perspectives the new. Craig harrison recorded the longest confirmed kill ever recorded 2,705 yards, or a little over 1. College of canada, who is studying 150 snipers in afghanistan. Sniper in helmand by james cartwright overdrive rakuten. Top 10 sniper hits 02 oct 2015 posted by despite the hype, theres no doubt that these professional marksmen are masters of concealment and precision shooting. Bala murghab is being used by the taliban as a rest and regrouping area during the winter season when fighting in the rest of the. Snipers will soon shoot taliban three quarters of a mile away. Britains most experienced sniper tells of his frustration in iraq.
Sniper and millions of other books are available for instant access. In 2011, the veteran sniper was given the chance to show off his skills by using a 1903 a4 replica sniper, the same he used in the war and had not seen since 1944. American singleshot warriors in iraq and afghanistan cavallaro, gina, matt larsen, cody ret. In a book published this month he provides an unusual insight into the psychology of a soldier who waits, watches and kills. Us snipers operating in afghanistan mountains like, comment, and subscribe for more videos.
I have seen footage of these things shooting bricks and steel plate, but this i was not prepared for. Located in the rural mountain region of northwest afghanistan. For a single strike, snipers have to consider wind, crosswind, distance, movement of the target, and communicate it all with a spotter. British sniper in afghanistan kills six taliban with one bullet lance corporal in the coldstream guards hit trigger switch of suicide bomber whose device then exploded, telegraph learns. Jul 12, 2005 one i wanted to show you is one of marine snipers using a. That single shot remains the farthest in iraq by any american or british sniper. The sniper incident is one of a dwindling number of gun battles between british forces and the insurgents.
They have made helmand province more dangerous, and posed tactical problems for units in small areas. However, each time this video is posted there are arguments that arise over what exactly happened. Thomas gibbonsneff was the leader of a marine corps scout sniper team that came under fire from a taliban sniper. The canadian special operations command has just confirmed that one of their canadian special forces snipers operating in afghanistan scored a confirmed kill from a distance of 2. Subscribe for war vids,current events and raw video. Mar 16, 20 video of stephen mcelroy who is an army sniper, leader, father and husband. The marksman hit both men in the head from a distance of 196metres as they fled on a motorcycle in helmand province, afghanistan. Ghost warrior 2 and promising zombie survival roleplaying game dead state, followed by a. Taliban snipers have become very bold in this area, sitting only a 100 yards away and taking shots at anything that moves. The terrain in afghanistan isnt very friendly for u.
Some slav shit even makes an appearance for you weirdos. American sniper as viewed by real american snipers usa today. 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. Jun 16, 2007 the sniper is also about a half mile away. Navy seals sniper engages taliban with barrett m107a1 50. 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. Mar 11, 2016 written and directed by paul gross, the film, which takes place before canadian forces ended their military role in 2011, opens with a sniper team led by ryan sanders rossif sutherland killing a. A snipers story in iraq and afghanistan 9781599214405. As is my wont, this is a post in response to the other army sniper one. Sniper amazing zoom through spotting scope used by snipers.
As 911 altered the terrain of so many lives, it shaped that of joe lebleu. Rather, while the experience of coming under taliban sniper fire can be harrowing, as evident in the video posted monday, afghan snipers remain a threat of small scale. Marines are using a suppressed m4 with m203 greanade launcher, and a sniper. American sniper, based on former navy seal chris kyles book of the. Andy mcnab inspired james to join the army and has written a moving foreword.
Two chris kyle stories you wont see in american sniper military. American singleshot warriors in iraq and afghanistan kindle edition by cavallaro, gina, matt larsen, cody, richard. During the 2010 assault on marja in helmand province, afghanistan, cpl. British sniper in afghanistan kills six taliban with one bullet. Army sniper in afghanistan with his barrett rifle youtube.
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