Special Forces Snipers | Former Green Beret

Special Forces Snipers | Former Green Beret
In this video, we will breakdown Special Forces snipers and how to become one!
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[@G19xray]

I attended a sniper selection for the marines and was instantly dropped because I didn’t bring an extra canteen. I didn’t realize how much I needed this failure. I learned a lot from it.

[@danielt.3152]

“Are you worth your salt” this term traces back to Roman legions which were issued or payed(solarium Latin for salary) for salt rations,and vinegar for drinking as a part of their diets which included bread,grains,fish,animal proteins etc.a Roman soldier was expected to march 20 Roman miles~18miles) in 5-6 hours with full kit it varied over time.

[@cahilla54]

You learn something new everyday. I love learning about the Romans. Cheers for that 👌🏻

[@thedragon356]

I was a quick scope sniper back in 2010, I did alot of black ops back then.

[@TheFoxygrandpa69]

360 spin! Bang!

[@dynasty33677]

Thank you for your service, I’m currently a tarkov sniper. I’ve been deployed to customs, reserve, and woods.

[@Therealmudbone]

This is stolen valor please stop disrespecting the military!

[@TheFoxygrandpa69]

@Topw33dman I think/hope he's joking. Just not a very good one.

[@IntergalacticFool]

Sir this is stolen valor, I’d like you to please remove your comment

[@YoungTaurusAtl]

CAG/Delta Force video; how to make it to selection/ what those guys are all about/ what makes CAG unique

[@anferneefigueroa7635]

Agreed.

[@BTL0523]

And it'd be cool to hear any stories or personal experiences you got with those guys!

[@daburna6648]

that would be dope

[@doccholo905]

Check out Pat McNamara or Larry Vickers channels. They're both former CAG and they talk about some stuff. Not a lot, but they reflect on some experiences

[@iamthesoulsaver17]

Nice picture of Bob

[@bradhuizinga8604]

I went to sniper school back in 2006 as an infantryman. Pretty laid back school but hard as about half our class didn't pass. I always wondered why they took away the sniper tab

[@bobhmail7161]

Because it’s stupid like all other tabs. If you need a tab, you don’t need to be a sniper. - group guy

[@colinmcclean1571]

@@bobhmail7161 the fact you felt the need to write “-group guy” 😂😂

[@maxwellkafka]

Apparently the word Sniper comes from Victorian England, from the best hunters that were able to silently stalk and shoot the snipe, an actual, small water fowl that was notoriously easy to spook and difficult to hit due to their flight patterns. So the guys able to bag them were called “snipers” and they became some of the first military sharp shooters in WW1

[@edwingonzalez2073]

Just pre-ordered your book today. Can't wait to get it so I can learn more about you and your military career. Thanks for all you are doing for the personnel trying to get into special forces.

[@FNGACADEMY]

Thanks brother I hope it helps!

[@edwingonzalez2073]

I'm retired Navy and I had someone like you helping with the job that I was while I was in it would of prepared me to succeed more than I did but that old news. I use the never give up method with the job that I have now and never let anyone get in my way on achieving my qualifications or moving up the ladder.

[@alfe1402]

This seven week long course provides training on general sniping topics, marksmanship, urban and rural fieldcraft, technical surveillance equipment, stalking, camouflage, concealment, use of screening, use of natural vegetation, shooting technology, sniper weapon systems, and practical application. Trains students in Level 1 special operations sniper skills and operational procedures that are necessary for them to engage selected targets with precision fire from concealed positions at long ranges and under difficult conditions. Level II Sniper Courses are run at home-station by the respective Special Forces Groups. Those that excel at the Level II training are sometimes selected for the SFSC.

[@luisarteaga6074]

Joe Rogan and Jocko podcasts in the future would be fuckin sick af!!!!!

[@codyleventhal8350]

Jocko done joe Rogan's podcast, twice I think. Joe rogan the one that told jocko to do his own podcast

[@luisarteaga6074]

@@codyleventhal8350 lol nah bruthuh I mean Buck on Joe Rogan and Jockos Pods would be dope af!!!!mybad if I worded it fucked up lol

[@jordancasses231]

18D at some point would be highly appreciated brotha, maybe somebody that went through it and their prep .I’m really interested in it, thanks for all you do!

[@DylanAce6]

I served in the first Nuke town as a sniper doing 1v1s. Good times

[@mevuk1225]

Man video is amazing,and that cleared hot podcast was really deep.It takes a lot of guts to say some of that stuff!

[@FNGACADEMY]

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[@jesusvalencia4347]

Bro I swear when I first seen your video you had less than 1k subs and now you have 45k!!

[@GoodCovfefe]

06:33 He shows the cool top secret sniper stuff.

[@KrypTeK702]

If I was to ever join the military in a time of need. Being a sniper is the job I would want

[@masonmendelson1986]

Should do a video about how to become a dog handler in SF!!

[@americanpatriot6918]

It was awesome how last night you talked to Karl, and Chad on Tactical Rifleman for so long! Great interview!I've been following his channel for about two years now. You guys should try and hook up, and shoot some videos together!🤜🤛🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@pyeitme508]

Being an Army Special Forces sniper in Ghillie suit is a pro gamer move but risky if no non-flammable substance on and super hot 🥵 when wearing it.

[@pyeitme508]

Wow amazing video bro! And literally first 🥇! Wish for video about what are your opinions about the Ops-Core FAST SF hight cut ballistic helmets or something similar during your time as a Green Beret?

[@FNGACADEMY]

Sure

[@pyeitme508]

@@FNGACADEMY thanks dude

[@jamal69jackson77]

Being an actual sniper is more complicated and non glamorous than a lot of people think. Especially missions where you have to just lay around without moving or moving very slowly and deliberately for very long periods. You get to feel your nuts freeze to the ground along with the rest of you in cold weather, because you just have to be so still and you feel that you never warm up, you get to bake extra crispy in the sun, you get to lie face first in puddles, sharp rocks, thorns, ants and all other sorts of very super comfortable shit, longer than a typical soldier normally would... and of course, there's always a huge snake or two that decide to come up close and say hello right in your face. This is only SOME of the very sexy shit you get to experience in sniper training and ops. In the end, at least you get to feel good impressing all your friends at the range (the ones that don't shoot so good).

[@codyleventhal8350]

Perspective, personal experiences, thoughts on TBI & PTSD in or after SOF, how common is it?

[@MrMcNasty44]

I am not military but I respect and thank everything the men and women of any branch of military has done for this country and myself. You have a new subscriber my friend. Thank you for your service and awesome videos.

[@tylerkendall5177]

Haven't even gotten a minute in and I already liked the vid

[@shaneheimanjr9178]

Snipers are professional camera operators

[@davidhan6147]

Bucks a good man. He Motivates me to be positive every time I doubt my self about whether I can make it to special forces or regiment. But before all that...first things first...getting my moral waiver approved and joining 😅😂😎 Thanks bradda buck 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@zygoual]

Congratulations for your presence and narrative at Tactical Rifleman!!

[@johnnycatR58]

Awesome video. Great interview with Tactical Rifleman last night. Keep up the good work.

[@FNGACADEMY]

thank you!

[@droppedoutofschool]

Could you talk more about your experience and lifestyle in National Guard SF? Deployment/training cycle, number of days per month/year working... Could this become close to a full time job, if you wanted it to be? And could it be a job you come home to your family most nights, if you chose to pursue that additional work? I'm 32, former LEO, BUD/S attrite looking to go National Guard and hoping to pursue OCS and/or SF in the Carolinas. Married with a kid on the way.

[@karlcarlysle3578]

Marine has Scout- Sniper s as said there's a lot that goes into which is why the Corps has it. My compliments on the videos. Good stuff man

[@MrSonnyProductions]

I never really needed much camo when I served, I just used dead silence and pretended to be dead.

[@jeffrobinson1975]

Always enjoyed the art and fieldcraft of camo and building a ghillie suit as well as the technical discipline of nailing a long distance shot. I definitely would't have the nerve to be a sniper but for hunting and nature observation I love the fieldcraft.

[@davidfranklund7759]

In your list of sniper, qualities add helps tremendously to be comfortable with math formulas

[@FNGACADEMY]

great point

[@swfbutler]

Sir, One minor correction: in the Marine Corps, it is possible to be a sniper as part of your primary job, e.g. a Scout-Sniper (MOS 0317) assigned to a Scout Sniper Platoon (SSP) (part of either H&S Company or Weapons Company). But yes, I understand that for the overwhelming majority of military snipers -- to include Army SF -- it's a secondary qualification, not a primary MOS. V/R, butler

[@FNGACADEMY]

Thanks for adding that brother I didn’t know that!

[@nadinegomez4726]

Oh when they get me corner at the burger stop. Dosent leave me alone.

[@bcooper7618]

Was lucky enough to do my no.2 course when i was a grunt. People dont realize that taking a shot is such very very small part of the role. A huge part of it is sitting your arse in an OP for hours upon hours at a time gathering int. or pulling overwatch on some road block. Take's a certain type of grunt to be a sniper.. usually the ones sucking down gatorade, wearing Oakley's with shaved legs :P

[@gristlepounder]

Thank you for your service. I was not in the military. We shoot long range F class matches with many that were. Heard some F'ing funny stories from them similar to your opening sniper comment.

[@maorframowitz8228]

Loved the cleared hot podcast! It was awesome. Keep it up man, thought about connecting with Jocko?

[@FNGACADEMY]

Want to for sure

[@frostyboo2]

Great podcast with Andy.

[@anthonylewis9256]

Would like to see you on mike drop man ! Cleared hot was great!

[@ethanjones9312]

Never pre ordered a book but I made damn sure to order yours🤙🏻. Can’t wait

[@FNGACADEMY]

Thanks bro!

[@onechancecarefully6888]

I'm not much of a reader but I'll have to pick your book up this I like your program you seem like a real real guy real dude thanks

[@MightyOaksFoundation]

Great video and thanks for sharing your story with us!

[@officermac1108]

Um, 350-400 meter shot is very common in combat, especially urban combat. It's more than just shooting it's intel gathering so a Commander can figure out his course of action. Furthermore, the sniper is in a concealed position, undetectable. That's why he is a sniper.

[@askimask]

K-9 unit/handler in special forces next please!!

[@FNGACADEMY]

You got it!

[@derek6817]

Depends on the branch, in the marines Scout Sniper is their primary MOS.

[@jtm22653]

It’s not, you get your primary infantry MOS and then once you’re in the fleet you can try out for the sniper plt. And if you make it in you might get the chance to actually go to Scout Sniper school, and then even if you pass it’s still technically a secondary MOS. and the marine corps can still take you away from being a sniper and put you back anywhere in the infantry community if they need that filled more. I hope that makes sense.

[@lucash2473]

Thanks for making this video

[@FNGACADEMY]

got you

[@markjackson160]

Really Buck 500 likes? Those are rookie numbers.. we got that!

[@JNunez1994]

Underestimating us 😂

[@brokenking03]

Brah 10 year sniper vet black ops only my guy...I got a total of 6 kills in one shot it was insane

[@OG03]

I would say it's different in the Marine Corps. 0317 Scout Sniper is actually an MOS instead of just an additional skill. Your job is being a sniper in the sniper platoon doing just sniper stuff (say that 10 times fast). You have to start out as an 03 first though. At least that's how it is in our infantry, I'm sure the Special Operations side of the Marine Corps is more in line with what you're talking about. Not trying to be that guy, just saying it because maybe he's an 0317 and not a douche 🤷‍♂️. Thanks for all the great info on the SF side. Working towards going 18B on the NG side of the house with sniper school as a major long term goal and it's great to get this info.

[@Calcific9]

Sean can you cover post service employment for SF dudes... Specifically PSS/PSD OCONUS work ?

[@jmac4674]

Make a video on the CRIF company please.

[@devildeathhell547]

I love this pls do how to become a delta soldier

[@scoutplatoon8410]

When you broke your ankle where did you end up at before you tried out for SF

[@hunterarmstrong7677]

Listen to the cleared hot podcast

[@user-vt7zt3is3o]

Do a video on dog handlers on the teams, Thanks for all the info!

[@FNGACADEMY]

Next

[@scottmaxson7978]

RUN RUN RUN... Make sure you pass that... You can wash out that way also...

[@ItzEvelyn121]

Nothing worse than someone in the military says “I can’t talk about what I did”. Very few people have the privilege to say that.

[@secondgear6079]

Speaking the truth as always, great clip 👌

[@DevilFrog61]

Buck, are you allowed to talk about the interview process at Selection? What are some big questions we should have answers for before showing up? Thanks for everything dude

[@FNGACADEMY]

Good question let me verify before I do a video on that

[@JohnDrakeMI6]

I am former USSS and protected the "CIC" so we were ALL "Counter-Snipers"(CS)...and of course we also had our own Sniper/Counter-Snipers as well. Early on 1974-1977 FMD/WHD Wash.D.C. & White House but not the same as Military. Make sense? Things are different these days now. God bless YOU and ALL of our Military especially now. We need our Military in these trying times.

[@mcbins1993]

Can a sf guy go to more than one specialty like mountain/dive/halo

[@saltycelery2045]

Not at the same time I think, but they can go from mountain to halo etc

[@mcbins1993]

@@saltycelery2045 so two max ?

[@saltycelery2045]

@@mcbins1993 no, I mean you can transfer ODA’s. You can’t have two at once

[@mcbins1993]

@@saltycelery2045 oh okay

[@TroubleActual]

Yes. Depends on availability in training. On both sides, your unit and training unit.

[@manuelsandino9248]

Sniper is an MOS in the Corps, you know? True that Army SF most are never dedicated sniper, but the CIF/CRF companies in each Group or what ever is call this days if it hasn't been disbanded yet, had dedicated Snipers and so did the SMUs.

[@thelmadickinson6811]

Most teams have at least 3 level 2 certified snipers. Guys get qualified in all kinds of things and there are usually 3 of each on a team.

[@diesel2840]

Have you ever worked with Marines? If so, how was that experience. Keep up the good work.

[@matt-tt5ib]

Hey buck do a video on cqb and ldb tactics

[@junwanpark5951]

Please make a video about correctional officer

[@isaachanauska3001]

i’m seriously considering trying out for sf, and if i do i know i’ll have to make some sacrifices but i’m trying to figure out how big those sacrifices might be. how hard is it(both training and deployment) on your physical and mental health? i’ve heard it wrecks your body and i’ve also heard a lot of vets retire with mental health issues

[@mvpjordan7584]

i hope the books get signedddd

[@FNGACADEMY]

👊👊

[@koonnuts89]

Oh but that single round that sends chills up your back. Terrifying 😳.

[@injuredoutdoorsman9011]

In the world of US law enforcement, (I worked for Federal, State & Local agencies), even SWAT snipers rarely shoot beyond 100 yards... so if you’re say out west with a barricaded gunman who has a 360* view around his house, and can cover out to 7-800 yards; unless there’s an immediate threat, hang back grab some coffee, and wait for HRT or someone to take IC. This exact situation almost happened a year before I joined my first agency. Thankfully, the suspect was shot and killed before he was fully barricaded in his house, with long guns staged at every window.

[@freeman436]

I was a double-knot super secret WW-Nam child sniper for the US Ranger Marines....Hu-Ahhhhggggth....cough, cough. Seriously, mad respect for all you real-life bad asses fuck everyone else.

[@realisting]

What about camouflage and stalking? Which is the most difficult part of scout sniper school.

[@karlgreenkgv]

Hey brother please make a spanish version of the book (original spanish european). Here Mark Owen, Robert O'Neal or Chris Kyle books had a lot of success. The only book of Special Forces I've seen in spanish version is "12 brave". Please consider it as an option. Thanks and cheers from Spain.

[@077jramo]

Cleared hot!

[@jon79jon]

On your friend being a experienced infantry sniper before going SF. Does that qual carry over or does he need to do a SF sniper course?

[@taldozer]

Yes, it will carry over. But, that army sniper trained guy can still go to SOTIC/SF Sniper Course. I had multiple schools from Army, SF, and USMC.

[@nathanturner2304]

Anybody notice the intro hit different

[@FNGACADEMY]

Louder?

[@nathanturner2304]

@@FNGACADEMY yea old man

[@FNGACADEMY]

Been blown up more than once give me a break

[@Solly-ow4od]

2 days late to comment but you asked for 500 likes and I’m seeing 1.6 thousand! 👊.....Just curious what your preferred zero was in SF?

[@depbugg]

Being retired LEO like you, what do you consider our snipers? I was our team sniper for a few years before promotion to team leader. Doubt any LEO shooter would ever be presented with shot anywhere longer than 200.

[@Brickswol]

Can 18Ds go to sniper school after being on a team for a while?

[@thelmadickinson6811]

Depends if the team needs them to be a sniper qualified or not.

[@Brickswol]

@@thelmadickinson6811 Makes sense. Funny seeing this a year later. I’m finishing my bachelor’s this December and I wouldn’t consider going back in without a commission. I was actually considering postponing my degree at the time of my original comment. I’m glad I didn’t.

[@thelmadickinson6811]

@@Brickswol going in enlisted as a specialist, will give you more team time. As an officer, you’ll have to put in time before you can drop a packet for SFAS. Officers get one shot at it where as enlisted can have up to 3. My son went in enlisted after his degree. He wanted to go sooner and we asked him to get the degree first. He’s glad he did now. He went in as 18x. It has its pros and cons. 18D is a longer pipeline and backed up right now since they reorganized the Q course again in April ‘23. It’s a fast pace for other MOS. Hopi g they work out the kinks to streamline the D’s soon.

[@thelmadickinson6811]

@@Brickswol get the book ruck up or shut up and shut up and ruck. Excellent SFAS books

[@huskyaonecee7568]

Rock on man! You always do a great job! Just pre ordered your book!

[@budprepper3811]

I was an Alpha Charlie Bravo Milkshake 🤫

[@Jacobferrick]

It would be awesome to see if you could get Mike Glover on a video.

[@FNGACADEMY]

working on it

[@Jacobferrick]

@@FNGACADEMY or/also kevin owens, both those guys have great insight

[@morganmcadams6596]

What is the intro song? Great video

[@tylerjensen6021]

Hey Buck, I’m looking to get some new boots for rucking. What were your go to pair??

[@gameocalypse6040]

During deployment, how do the snipers mesh with the rest of the ODA? Do they get sent out on forward recon missions or something to assist the rest of the ODA, and/or stick with the ODA and provide long-range firepower as needed during combat? I can't imagine it's too helpful if one of the ODA's 18D (for example) is downrange in a ghillie somewhere while the rest of the ODA is in direct combat and the other 18D is out of commission for whatever reason. That's obviously worst-case scenario, but are there MOS that are more likely to get sent to sniper school? 18B/F seems like they would mesh well, or even 18E if they're going to be calling in airstrikes or something.

[@frankkoja6263]

Do they prefer 18Bs within the teams to go to sniper school? Or any MOS within the teams get the chance if asked?

[@zeeelzorrosalsa.3400]

What about Trackers? Could you do a video about SF trackers? What it entails to be a tracker in the SF or just be a Military Tracker in the conventional Army in General? Thank you in advance.

[@arttrumbo9496]

That doesn't even exist.

[@lunaticmickful]

If your are not good in math. You can forget sniperschool

[@An_Enraged_Pig]

Being a sniper sounds cool until you sit in a position for 5 days straight and you get really bad heat rash

[@drob437]

How come no one ever says ,” I was a cook.” Everyone was a sniper, Green Beret, SEAL, Ranger or Force Recon. Ridiculous.

[@Nuhuh130]

Did you know a cook can become a Ranger and go through the same RASP as other MOS guys?

[@drob437]

@@Nuhuh130 , you totally missed the point.

[@FNGACADEMY]

🤣🤣

[@VileGlory]

Don't forget General or Sgt Major

[@benbrittain8138]

Is the opportunity to go to sniper school restricted/more likely for Bravos since they're the weapons systems specialists or can they send Charlie's, Delta's etc.

[@Tarodmoses]

I wanna be a special force sniper when i get old enough so thank you for the info and I hope you read this because i need advice.... if i wanted to be a sniper would it be better if I join the 75th ranger regiment or the green beret for better training ?

[@doccholo905]

You'll get great training with either unit. They all are sent to the same sniper school at Fort Benning. There you will learn the basics and fundamentals of sniping, Intel gathering, building hide sites, camouflaging, etc. . Your assigned unit will give you more training. And with the 75th or the SF groups, you'll more than likely get real experience using those skills sooner or later.

[@Tarodmoses]

@@doccholo905 Thank you for the Intel really appreciated it just gotta choose between the two green beret or the 75th but i got time to choose😂

[@jimgood1949]

Tarod Moses, if you just want to be a shooter, go to the 75th Ranger Regiment. If you want to teach local freedom fighters in Bumfuckistan how to be snipers as part of their training, go to Special Forces. The rangers kill people and blow things up. Special Forces teaches indigenous people fighting for freedom in their own nation how to kill people and blow things up. SF fights alongside the people they trained, but that is just part of their job, not the only thing they do.

[@depbugg]

Amazon says it will arrive Tuesday!!!

[@FarazHakim]

So he said he was a sniper. I wanna know what his reaction was when you said you were a green beret. Please tell us !!

[@FNGACADEMY]

I try not too but he asked what the logo was so I told him “Special Forces logo with a mic” he said ah cool and walked away 🤷‍♂️

[@FarazHakim]

@@FNGACADEMY did he make a surprised or stunned facial expression lol

[@defaulta51]

Is there 18F Snipers too?

[@thelmadickinson6811]

A fox can be level 1 or level 2 sniper.

[@nigromanteerrante4511]

Sniper is 99% boring. You can wait hours in your position waiting, looking and reporting and NO shooting. Your shoulders hurt and your eyes gets tired, you want to fall sleep in your scope. Is not like in the movies.

[@FNGACADEMY]

That’s what I would think, no thanks

[@partnersincrime7639]

“Green beret special forces sniper” that sounds bad a*s

[@AngeloPoulos-c2t]

Is being 18B more preferenc

[@thelmadickinson6811]

No. You can put that as a preference but at the end of the day, if they need more echos than bravos, then you may not get your pref MOS. A lot of times you do though but it makes no difference what your mos is to get sniper qualified. My son’s team has 3 level 2 snipers. 1 guy is headed to level 1 soon and son is going to level 2 next month. Getting an open slot in schools can be hard depending on your teams deployment, required trainings/certifications etc.

[@steinofen7285]

Could anyone tell me the name of the song at the end of the video Greetings from the german infantry

[@tokyosan7906]

I used to be in the navy, and one day a new guy showed up at work. He mentioned he was a vet so I was like yeah so am I man I was in the Navy. He immediately replies with Yeah I was a Navy SEAL. mmk buddy. He was fired a few months later after repeatedly showing up late and generally being a shitbird. Surprised he didn't claim to win a couple medal of honor too lol.

[@CCCP76269]

Does passing special forces sniper school mean that you are only a sniper and can only do sniping missions? Or will you also do other missions, like raiding a house or normal other conventional combat missions? Can you be sniper qualified but not be limited to only recon and sniping missions?

[@thelmadickinson6811]

All teams have a certain infiltration specialty- ruck, mobility, halo, dive, etc. team guys get qualified in all kinds of things and typically have at least 3 of each or aspire to.