US Army Sniper Breaks Down His Field Combat Gear | Loadout

A US Army sniper breaks down every piece of gear the elite unit carries into the field, including weapons, field rations, and combat gear. Staff Sgt. Andrew Dominguez explains why each item is integral to a sniper's mission.
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US Army Sniper Breaks Down His Field Combat Gear | Loadout

[@jacobgirard3070]

That dude helped me so much through the course. Honestly was one of the best instructors

[@maxmitchell9693]

Same literally my favorite instructor.

[@J_D_B4379]

Is he the one that gave you the nickname Ferocious Enema?

[@frostbitepokin9520]

@@J_D_B4379 that’s his real name

[@nickhowatson4745]

@@frostbitepokin9520 take that over a 7.62 enema

[@Permatrip]

did he help you learn how to trickshot?

[@misterdavidov]

The way he says it and shows it, must mean he is a good instructor. Love the way he explains everything

[@nomorok15]

I love how happy he was to have his meatballs and marinara sauce with him. His smile over that is contagious.

[@alanburns8362]

It could be something as little as knowing you've always got your favorite MRE just in case that keeps you going.

[@lewisfuller7083]

@MAYOIS4INLINESKATERS More like hell. There’s a reason they are commonly called “Meals . Rejected . by Ethiopians” lmao.

[@commiesnzombies]

i was expecting some protein or suvrival bars, ramen or dehydrated food, a sidearm preferably with extended threaded barrel and suppressor .45 acp would be my choice, green and red smoke grenades, a gps, tape that has a camo cloth backing, comms headset with ptt, an mp5 or mp7 for med range engagements, and some non reflective camo paint on the tripod and scope

[@Funkteon]

@@commiesnzombies Likewise - I get the feeling he was briefed by seniors not to show off too much official gear setup...

[@Uknowjusticemill]

@@commiesnzombies I don't think he gets to just choose any weapon and setup he wants I'm sure he needs to pick from the pot

[@Smile4CommunityCam]

Mans really just unpacked his entire apartment. Respect.

[@yahtadi5152]

Yea yea hats off

[@SenthilKumar-hk6kd]

Remembers me of Bob Lee swagger s speech after his analysis...

[@johne453]

Oh, we used to carry a lot more. He gave a weight range for his ruck of 35-65lb. On a good day, mine was 75lb. Heaviest I ever jumped with was 110lb.

[@tobynsaunders]

For the geography/ecology nerds among us: That environment was the American southeastern coastal plain.

[@HazeGreyAndUnderway]

Could also pass for an oak or pine savanna environment. Or glacial plain in the Midwest around the Great Lakes.

[@Lost_itt]

Considering this gentleman is an instructor at the sniper school down in Fort Benning, Georgia, I don't see any reason why they wouldn't be there. I certainly wouldn't classify it as a coastal plain, but its not far off. Not sure of the technical term, but I would call it the low hills.

[@BillBraskyy]

Most likely Ft Benning, GA

[@juntingiee2602]

AMOGUS? SUS?

[@milspeccress8864]

More commonly known as “Georgia”.

[@Honor.DreamsCODM]

Need him doing tutorials on how to slide and quick scope enemies

[@frankin2012]

😂😂😂

[@mustipunyaemail]

360 no scope.

[@1mmunity18]

@WhatApp ❶❺❼❶❸❾❷❾❻❾❼ shut up bot

[@1mmunity18]

P.S. it's a scam

[@timothyvu7006]

the no scope tho

[@bluelineclapper2523]

Glad he broke character for a minute to talk about the meatballs. Seems like a really good humble dude. Thank you for your service.

[@jerichocruzado]

I appreciate that Insider is making sure people are more informed about firearms and less scared of them.

[@soonerfrac4611]

Let the ignorant remain so.

[@kmizanfauzi7291]

tell that to the families of of school shooting victims in the states

[@chloehennessey6813]

@@kmizanfauzi7291 I survived one. But the firearms don’t scare me. Because I know they’re just a tool. It’s the person who wielded the guns that scared me. Without him the gun wouldn’t go anywhere or hurt anyone. You need a better line. I’m Gen Z and we’re catching on to your bullshit.

[@barrnycharlton8951]

@@chloehennessey6813 your right we thought the gun grew limbs and walked into schools and shot kids

[@soonerfrac4611]

@ kmizan fauzi Thanks for proving my point. We don’t blame the car when the driver runs through a crowd. Or the alcohol company for a drunk driver. Or the knife maker after a mass stabbing. So why do ignorant people blame firearms? Because they’ve been fed irrational fear mongering by the media and government. Numerous countries have restricted or outlawed guns only to continue to have violent people commit acts of violence, with guns with cars, with knives/swords, or whatever else they can get their hands on. Evil people do evil things, ignorant people blame someone or something else.

[@Bearzerk330]

For anyone curious. At the time of writing this, his KNIGHTS Armament AN/PVS-30 is aprox $15,000 US and his Storm-SLX is another $10,000 (depending on model).

[@piplup10203854]

This is such an interesting topic to hear more on. The tools and everything required to take the necessary steps that lead up to a shot.

[@phcavi]

a kill

[@timothyward7381]

More recon than shooting

[@kuhlenzo4410]

You always lear the most from these "kind of" instructors. Very chill, very professionell, pleasure to work with.

[@findmeifyoucan]

Those sights alone probably cost more than my entire gun collection.

[@jl3563]

My only question has always been 'how do you deal with ants, spiders snakes? you know, everything else that doesn't want you low-crawling in their environment?' RESPECT and thank you for your service.

[@vortx1945]

You don’t. Shit just happens

[@nicedurians]

There have been stories where the snipers were lying so still that snakes crawled over them

[@robertvaldez6909]

You just sit there and enjoy the ride!

[@ironfae]

“Just piss on yourself.” Apparently, it makes a good repellent. It’s also the best prank advice for the new guys. 😂😂😂

[@alan2165]

Highly depends on the situation, if you need to kill it, just snap it's neck or use your knife. If the animals are pretty chill then just enjoy their company.

[@sierratango1222]

For those wondering about his watch, he's wearing a Garmin Instinct Tactical, very popular watch among Service Members

[@pietroravazzi5272]

You're wrong buddy, it's not a Garmin Instinct Tactical

[@z0phi3l]

I'm probably wrong, but looks more like a Suunto watch, back in my day we just had G-Shocks

[@BlackMamba-lt8oe]

that a casio

[@javi9388]

i think it’s a garmin fenix

[@ravenks1sr15]

@@z0phi3l SUUNTOs are absolute trash. I've destroyed two of them on training rotations back 3 years ago. Whatever, I had REI dividend points so I didn't really pay as much as I could have been. Garmin and what you mentioned, G-Shocks are the way to go :)

[@chrishasyourkeys2808]

Thank you for your service brother

[@seumasnatuaighe]

Thanks for the breakdown of your equipment. Noticed that your rifle uses Accuracy International 308 magazines. They're the best for all 308 ammo less than 75mm. long. My AW came with four which I have HPBT in two and FMJ-SAP in the others for when you need to shoot into a vehicle.

[@spyratekodaks7494]

Anemometer is a Greek word and as most of the Greek words used in English it gives a hard time to those from other countries!! Anemos is the word for wind in Greek!! It's written άνεμος!!

[@kevindey2390]

Go squad leader!!!! I dig the little laugh after the MRE😂😂😂😂😂

[@user-qx5nk6qg2b]

Wild that as a former sniper in the 10th Mountain Division (2002-2006), our load out kit hasn’t evolved much. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Solid video.

[@felne7335]

mans got that overkill perk double snipe loadout what a sweat

[@mistersandwich0034]

lol very true. his backpack has more thing than my dorm

[@ecrusch]

That is a lot of gear. But, if it comes down to really needing it, you'll be glad you lugged it along when the time comes. God bless our Sniper teams.

[@oldmanpatriot1490]

I love my Kestrel.. Not cheap by any means but its a must have... Im just a precision novice and one thing I was turned on to from buddies, is the Accuracy first whiz wheel.. Analog ballistics calculator.. redundancy is a must

[@einundsiebenziger5488]

What is it with the multiple fullstops? One fullstop is perfectly sufficient.* The* next sentence then starts with a capital letter.

[@oldmanpatriot1490]

Because I worked with many Army personnel before,,,,,, and,,,, with their intellectual level,,,,, most times its a must to get a point across... you must be the acceptation..... a more likely scenario is you were trained well in english just like they trained a monkey to go into space... I wasnt aware the goober-ment was policing language now... you are perfect for the job.... I'll be sure to stay away from the fence line and fans while you are around.... @@einundsiebenziger5488

[@samjoseph1123]

Never mess with a guy who can shoot you from a different postal code - Albert Einstein probably

[@Bringthewinter]

All that cool gear and equipment, but I liked how he seemed most proud of his favorite MRE of Meatballs and Marinara Sauce. My man.

[@BarnyWaterg8]

Those water filtration systems are no joke. The one he pulled out is probably a 300 dollar filter but it works. MSR makes good quality stuff

[@1anre]

How such a cool military video landed on the official Business Insider channel, I would be never understand, but whoever handles their KZbin account should just keep it up.

[@SenthilKumar-hk6kd]

Business insider got best videos on military as i had seen...

[@dauvone.5772]

Please make more load out videos like this

[@davidoftheforest]

Carlos Hathcock gear list: rifle, bullets, canteen, camo cream, jungle fatigues, boonies hat, one white feather

[@pierremichel7987]

This was so cool thank you

[@mattwolfen]

Are the waffles comfortable? "They're okay..." Most honest thing he said in the whole video

[@holdenmcgroin8699]

Saw the sniper shirt and i immediately knew he’s a sniper

[@williamzhu9160]

woah, no way?

[@bananasenpai]

The way the spotting scope clicks into the tripod :satisfying:

[@rynanalextoysandtravel3166]

Nice video love to watch

[@davidsavage6227]

So grateful to our armed forces. Thank you!🙏🏻

[@bravocharlie639]

Isn't War Awesome? It's just SO Awesome! None of that "Peace" stuff for people, only War.

[@wildbanana5628]

Will he explain how to do a 360 no scope.

[@modmaliCrtzGang]

😂😂😂

[@mistersandwich0034]

he probably not lol I mean if you already sees his scope it’s basically game over

[@josephcrook9921]

Meatballs in marinara sauce was one of my favorite MREs, too.

[@SpamMouse]

More like this please.

[@Froth_Lord]

Menu 8 by far the GOAT

[@Sheepdog1314]

I have to take it down about 20 notches, but the squirrels fear me

[@benscones9529]

I'm curious how much time would be spent changing clothes or setting any of this up. It would need to be done stealthily right? I'm pretty sure the smallest movements can be done over the course of hours for snipers.

[@albin123003]

Normally when they inflitrate, they would already get a sense of the environment and get changed. If they were already in a Ghille suit, they meant that they are going deep behind enemy lines, within enemy territories. They have been trained to brace all forms of elements. If it rains, it rains. You do not want to get caught and shot midway while changing. They would also normally change if they are far away from their intended target or have set up a parameter.

[@aarondrake3339]

On all of my stalks I had a known or suspected enemy position that I was moving to. During my mission planning, I would do a terrain analysis with a topographic map to determine how close I could get to the enemy position and still be unseen due to the terrain alone. This would give me an idea of where to set up my mission support site and cache my rucksack. From the MSS, I would move to the last cover and concealed position. Once there, I would pull out my ghillie suit and veg it up to match the local flora. So, depending on the terrain and vegetation, only the last couple hundred meters would I have my ghillie suit on. I'd say that it would take me about 30 minutes to camo up and get my ghillie prepped for the final portion of the stalk. As far as movement, if you can see the enemy first, you can quickly determine their blind spots and use them to approach relatively fast. I remember my last stalk, from the time we were dropped of a few miles away to when I moved into my final firing position was about 45 - 60 minutes. Unfortunately it wasn't as concealed as I hoped. So, over the course of about a hour, I cut branches off of some shrub oak and transplanted it on the other side of the tree where my shooting position was. I took my time, moving a branch about every ten minutes, mostly so that no drastic changes to my spot were suddenly made. Once I was done, I waited some more knowing that once I shot, a walker would be called within 10 meters of me, so I wanted that observer to get used to the bush that I had made. Fortunately, another sniper shot before I did which drew the observers attention to my spot. The other sniper was about 20 meters behind me and using the same line of fire. While the observers were able to talk the walker onto the other sniper, that meant that they scrutinized my area and didn't talk the walker onto my newly created bush (I was out of their line of sight behind a tree). After about 10 minutes, I moved into position and made the shot. The walker came over but the observers couldn't ID me. Eventually they asked the walker to put his flag on my head. Once he did, the observers radioed that it looked like he just put his flag on the ground. Throughout this, I was keeping near constant observation of the instructors so I knew when I could safely move. I was slow and smooth whenever any part of my body was within their line of sight but at the same time I was not impersonating Drax's "I am invisible because my movements are so slow as to be imperceptible." If I could see they were looking elsewhere, I could move from behind the tree and put in another branch. The trick was not to move fast enough that their peripheral vision could detect the movement and attract their attention to my location.

[@HazeGreyAndUnderway]

Real homies field strip their mre before putting it in the pack.

[@aldolammel]

Arma 3 editors (with ACE) very much appreciate it. Thanks.

[@ScoutSniper3124]

First thing to do with MRE's is open them, get rid of what you don't want and the extra air, and collapse them tight in half the space. Duct tape to seal them up till you're ready to use them, and don't leave any trace of where you laid up to eat. In Iraq we carried several HemCon 4x4's and an IV kit with 500mg bags each of Saline and Hextend. It'll keep you and your partner from being a heat casualty or bleeding out when things go "Bad" and QRF is still a way's out. Carry a couple VS-17 Signal panels, they are "Gold" when you're on a rooftop or layup position trying not to get killed by an overzealous Apache crew. Lay them flat on either side of your position so that they can only be seen from the air. Cross Load your gear with your partner so that if either one of you lose your gear, or the man that goes with it, you still have the ability to function. Eg: one man carries the Thermal sight, the other the Day/Night Scope, one man carries the main radio, the other a smaller backup, no one man carries all the ammo, water, medical kit, etc... SSG. U.S. Army (Medically Retired) Infantry / Sniper / SOF Intel (SOT-A), multiple tours

[@einundsiebenziger5488]

Are you sure you do not mean "500 ml" (500 Milliliters or about 17 liquid ounces) bags of saline? 500 mg is half a gram or roughly a 57th of an ounce.

[@theopinion9452]

I got that water filter,best ever.

[@samdussia]

"A weathermometer?" Lol glad I watched till the end

[@NOKORUS_The_Eldritch_One]

That m2010 is beautiful

[@antz6130]

Thank you for your service God bless guide and protect you All our troops

[@einundsiebenziger5488]

Your imaginary friend would have a much easier job protecting them if they stayed home to actually defend their country.

[@Autistic_Pixel]

*pulls out chainsaw chain with leash handles* him: I use this to saw through me: human necks? him: trees me: oh...

[@kamuelalee]

Very cool. A true professional of the American Armed Forces. 🇺🇸

[@luketargett2233]

He did a really good job here, could tell he either had a speech impediment or was anxious about speaking on camera

[@VexChoccyMilk]

Could be looking behind the producers about what he is and isn't allowed to mention.

[@williamzhu9160]

@@VexChoccyMilk naw, what he mentioned is pretty basic stuff. plus, he's an instructor so he knows his shit. i think he's just a bit nervous about being on camera. when he's at sniper school he only has to explain advanced stuff, so he probably was realizing that he had to explain extra basic just for the camera.

[@97NRBhgfdkjsvfdkjl]

I don’t think so, I think that’s just the way he talks

[@yoshatabi]

You really out here assuming things about someone you know nothing about

[@pbayers]

A lot of guys when i was in had dip in their mouth, and it made a bit of a speech impediment

[@condor3665]

Meatballs in marinara sauce is the best mre no question, glad to see he has good taste

[@jimmyvarghese5966]

this dude is such a bad ass.......

[@NyanyiC]

Nah he kills people for a living

[@sarajenamj1635]

us snipers are d best in the world from philipines i salute you

[@Skeletomania]

"are they comfortable?" You're joining the wrong branch if you expect comfort

[@sheepdog1102]

Great advice! You need to send those water purifiers to the marines at camp Lejeune.

[@rosen7965]

8:25 Id like to light up the runway with something from my personal collection....

[@motivationbaychannel6891]

The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart.

[@fjb4932]

And tasted, slowly. ...

[@hakan7324]

He is using a calculator because he has the target size in inch but he still gets meters instead of feet My Question is if you use a meter why don’t you use a centimeter wich is 2,54 inch or 1/100 meter I mean you wouldn’t need a calculator if you use centimeters It’s basically 10 x Target size in cm divided by Mil reading for example a target size of 5,5 cm x 10 is 55 cm divided by for example 3 is like 18 and a third meter you can do that in your head

[@masaharumorimoto4761]

No one uses the calculator in reality it's a backup, we use shooting computers designed for ranging.

[@EliasS5469]

@@masaharumorimoto4761 by looking at your other comments it's obvious you're not a sniper. Have fun playing cod kiddo.

[@aarondrake3339]

Because we are Americans who have been using imperial measurements all our lives. It is much easier for us to accurately estimate the size of objects in inches and feet than to estimate in metric units that we are not as instinctively familiar with.

[@kiddream5749]

You can tell he’s passionate about what he does💐. Let’s get this man his series please 🙏🏾

[@NyanyiC]

No.. Let's not romanticise war and killing people

[@skyhappy]

Passionate about shooting people?

[@kiddream5749]

Guns don’t kill people. Bad and sick people are the killer’s.

[@skyhappy]

@@kiddream5749 I don't know who you are replying to. Putting a bullet in someone is not a pleasant thing to do. It is far from pleasant, even when justified. Anyone who enjoys it for a job is a psychopath.

[@kiddream5749]

@@skyhappy why is it a problem to be passionate about equipment?

[@OTG414]

Geez, when I was in, all I had was a pair of binos, a map, a range card, and my rifle.

[@Gruvy]

I bet your glad you didnt need to hump all that gear.

[@geoffhughes225]

Me too

[@Alastair_]

*Average American - "I need these for home defence"

[@aznpholyfe6693]

lol

[@lizmusan7300]

A break in from a robber will easily be defended with a sniper rifle

[@maxpulido4268]

A sniper rifle is really just an expensive hunting rifle. Wouldn't expect you to understand that. A home defense rifle is typically going to be in a pistol caliber or small rifle caliber. Not ideal for hunting, and unacceptable for any long distance shooting.

[@gradypoole5366]

No the average American wants these because prs are fun.

[@mariadorantescastillo5231]

I do

[@allthingstoallmen8912]

He so chill...but make no mistake, this guy will blast you from a mile out

[@andrewmacdonald8076]

Good video. Just the facts. No BS.

[@leoperidot482]

One thing the sniper forgot was his cell phone so can play Candy Crush.

[@realsydney7327]

Fascinating. He is certainly well equipped.

[@marvalouslegend30]

Reporter: are they comfortable? Sniper: Ok…

[@williammitchell1864]

I LOVE that M2010 in .300 Winchester Magnum!

[@henkdouma8448]

Those metal clamps at 10:40 look terribly shiny to me to be honest. The enemy could spot you when a ray of light is reflected by them.

[@VexChoccyMilk]

Wouldn't be that difficult to spray paint them green.

[@Liam-ly8rv]

He'd tape it all up. I used to use tape since paint would scratch off. Plus the tape provides some sound protection if you drop something metal unlike paint.

[@MrAlaska66]

For urban environment use with the screen. Urban environments are full of shiny things, as long as it isn't moving it's unlikely to grab attention. A rural environment would be an entirely different situation.

[@badognobisc]

WOW! Great vid, times have changed!

[@Indaback1]

I really hope if shit hits the fan your on my side, great load outs and skills.

[@youssefelfahem4284]

girl's purse : phone , wallet , make up and perfumes boy's pockets :

[@irafowlerjr.7492]

Great and helpful info, thanks

[@markbeasley5322]

Serious question. How much personalization can be done to the modern combat soldier's loadout before Ft. Leavenworth starts getting mentioned.

[@aarondrake3339]

It depends on the unit but most snipers are given a fairly free reign over their gear. So long as they can reasonably justify it, most commanders will accept the personalization.

[@alvintarrer6914]

Thank you sir 👍

[@willapanews9761]

Camouflage misquote netting is another useful material to have.

[@philthethotdestroyer4194]

standard infantry soldier loadout would be the coolest.

[@jammbbs1688]

Loved this one

[@kenc9236]

Army all the way!

[@jacobishii6121]

That 7.62 is now in a HH magnum case as a 300 win mag not the 7.62x51

[@gilbertayala1069]

Damn, u guys even carry the kitchen sink... You'll need all the equipment...

[@MahiAviation]

I'm I the only one that's concerned that that man has MEATBALLS IN A BAG???

[@ajetmech2002]

Nice video Thank you.

[@pro-seriesfabrication3810]

No shoutout on the AAC Titan on the XM2010 =( It's okay, they were still fun to make =)

[@AJ_25]

I had to keep checking on my own posture throughout this video xD

[@lilslicknick93]

He said “im staff sear-………… EZ! And this is my load out”

[@mrrrokas]

"Snippers need to keep a low profile", he says as he wears a sniper t-shirt haha

[@Borderline5440]

I'm not sure what this has to do with business, but I am all for it.

[@md65000]

When he mentioned a zipper in the pants for easy access--I have to admit I thought he was talking about something else for a second.

[@collectgemsosrs6298]

Id spray paint those chrome metal clamps black

[@saint5203]

sniper as a master electrician I would suggest super 33 or super 88 for your electrical tape. It's the best. The tape that you had is junk.

[@robertwomack3419]

It's socking being an old dog hear SSG call his weapon a gun.

[@deezeedrone]

So this is the guy who eliminated the Al Jazeera journalist in the West Bank

[@jamescopeland5358]

Great video

[@rustyshackleford706]

That’s a lot of weight to carry. Salute soldiers

[@fame0095]

the chain saw chain, to cut lumber…nah more like to cut throats😂

[@mokooh3280]

Iam a vietnam vet 67/68 never realized i new so little, i was I corp 3rd marines

[@davidjohnston6929]

Good job my friend thanks for it service sir.

[@catlee8064]

Weapon system, ghillie suit, radio kit, basic belt kit......and your spotter...yes on my course, one guy just picked up his gear and walked off towards the test area, the DS held the spotter until 10 mins later the guy walks back to get him....and no this isnt a joke.

[@matthewjay660]

God bless our snipers! 🇺🇸

[@vanshshukla8193]

No 🥲😂 he can't slide and quick scope so it's shit

[@goldpotato1885]

lol

[@StelmachsWorld]

“Has 52 things to camouflage himself” *Has “SNIPER” in big red writing on his shirt*

[@Cendus]

That is a shirt that Cadre wear at the schoolhouse that identifies them as instructors...

[@M2fiftycal]

If that was an attempt at a joke, it failed miserably