How to spot a British Army sniper before they see you
2024 ж. 14 Мам.
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"The role of a sniper is to locate, observe and destroy key enemy personnel and equipment by the use of indirect or direct significant fire."
Six soldiers have been training to take on the role that everyone wants to shout about, but no-one can tell anyone about - the role of a sniper.
Instructors from 1 Royal Anglian oversaw a stalking exercise with the trainees where the potential snipers' mission was to see, but not be seen.
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Stalking was much easier till the thermal imaging became inexpensive
If France stopped selling Russia Thermal devices then it wouldn't be an issue.
The Russians will just replace the manifcaturing with their own, or import trough another country@@bootlegpete7984
@@bootlegpete7984 Talib would have got thousands of thermal scopes left behind by America.
Don’t worry we have thermal cloaks that shield you from thermal vision now
@@fredslipknot9I'd be interested in watching a training exercise with both in play
I love the fact they show the people as much as they can without revealing any identifiable features. This makes the segment much more grounded.
"looks like a geezer's laying there" "yeah like just plunked himself on top" 🤣
First experience of a sniper in basic training was a demonstration of how hard they are to spot. We had to move across this field and stop at say 10yds intervals and point him out to the staff if we aaw him, and then moved forward again etc etc. I actually laid down next to the bloke in some grass that was maybe a foot tall and after say 30 seconds of the instructor asking if i could see him in the distance and me saying no, he casually rolled over on top of me and said gotcha. If he hadn't I'd have passed right by him. Never forget that, ans that was about 30 years ago ... or the fact he had a really bright ginger moustache and beard (weird thing yo recall i know). Was a top bloke too... really happy to talk about his role and proper encouraging.
Now that’s a class act
Just now, reading your story, I recall very early in my career. Might even have been right after Basic. I was on an evasion exercise, where we were to conduct a mock ambush on a column. It constantly rained, making it easier to evade enemy patrols. Suddenly I heard movement close by, from my 2 o'clock. It was the hunting force (Red team), and I went to the ground. I was up front scouting, and got physically seperated from the rest of my section, as they scattered in the direction we came from. The Red guys, three of them, came closer and closer to me. When they were right on top of me, maybe 2 meters, they stopped, and pulled out their rations. I lay there for maybe 30 minutes, completely still, hearing every word of their subdued conversations. I was freezing like never before, miserable, and scared. Even though an exercise. I started getting sleepy from the wet ground lowering my body temperature, and fought not to close my eyes. Finally I decided that this wasn't a tenable situation, and I started yelling 'da da da, da da da', "You're dead, you're dead". And I slowly got to my feet, shaking all over, and hardly being able to stand. One of the guys fell over, and knocked his pot over, his food landing on the ground. We failed the exercise, as my section, While trying to complete the objective. Got caught in an ambush, by another Red patrol. Without realising it at the time, I learned a lot that night, hat followed me, for the rest of my 10+ years career, in the Danish armed forces. Especially from the bad choices of the three Red guys. But also about the craft in general, and about my self. Thanks for taking me down memory lane. I haven't thought about this for many years.
Kudos
Thank you for sharing - what did you learn about yourself?
I remember working with a German Pioneer unit years ago with their new recruit training. I had one guy take a leak on me, then crawled into the CO tent and had a beer with him joking about what happened. Then had him put some night vision goggles on to see all the NVG chemlights over all the fighting positions before everyone else started the night attack. I also had a few breaches in the wire lit up also for them the drive through into the camp.
When I joined up (24 years ago) I trained with a Royal Anglian sniper as one of my first DS - and I saw a few more sniper cadres taking place during my service here and there. What a trip down memory lane. Hide and seek champs!! Thanks for recording and sharing this.
How to spot a British Army sniper before they see you: Look for the news crew.
You had to fire your second round when the "walkers" were within 10m of your position to allow the OP a smaller area of observation to locate you. Then the "walkers" would physically put their hand on the snipers head as a "final" test of the perfect cam, concealment, position and field craft. Then the OP was asked again if they could see the sniper to pass or fail a stalking exercise. I passed my training on Catterick training area through January and February 1990.
Great topic, you might as well do a story on how to honeytrap an off duty soldier. Great work 👍🏻
0:41 " With the aim to see and not being seen" reminded me of that Monty Python sketch
I have a sniper in the family and I have met one other so thats 2 that I personally know. I have learned alot from the old school 60's sniper .
That's just the information I needed.
those packs you see em wearing are made by elberlestock, theyre excellent pieces of equipment
Watching this really gives me confidence in our forces! However i can't help thinking as to how/whether they train to camouflage against thermal optics which they will undoubtedly be encountering in modern combat scenarios
I reckon that is true, but not talked about for military intelligence & strategic purposes. Thermal cloaks, which can make you invisible to thermal sights, are already in use in Ukraine.
The clothing all British troops wear is infrared reflective which doesn't make you invisible to thermals but much harder to spot at least
@@robertcumming9227 I'm in deep cover in these reply threads, if you can see me, shout out.
Ya that's part of their OPSEC I'm sure. I'm sure the Russians want to know the answer to that question also.
@@robertcumming9227 also something the Iraqis learnt quickly is literally to just ambush a squad wearing thermal blankets
I remember defending the hills around Leek, from the incursion of Fantasian forces with their Warsaw Pact weapons and tactics, back in the 90s with Liverpool UOTC
"Don't judge us because only one guy made it, judge is even harder than that" I like that humbleness. I feel like that's what the American army is missing
Everyone is mentioning thermals. Thermals have limited range, at least the light portable ones. Mist and fog further limits the range because they absorb IR radiation. These snipers are not moving to with a few hundred meters. They are likely taking shots at over 500 meters away. And if the are behind some vegetation, that helps block some of the IR signiture. Don't get me wrong, thermal help, but it isn't a guarantee.
BMP go brrrrrrrrrr
Thermals might have limited range but drones have a good range
You'd be surprised. I have a "budget" £1000 thermal and can spot a human at over a mile. The only things that really defeat thermal are thick clothing, which of course can limit movement (not really an issue if you're a sniper), survival blankets, glass and thick cover, it easily sees through light cover and if anything is even slightly warmer than the background radiation then the operator can generally discern that from the background, i.e. you get used to seeing what is not an animal or residual heat from the daylight sun, but someone or something that is not perfectly hidden, their kit as well can look different to the background too. Thermal sees straight through fog, thick rain is pretty good for messing with thermals abilities, though. Probably the best way to defeat thermal detection, would be to have some sort of light cover, like a 2m square sheet, that you could put up in front of you and something that was interwoven with silver thread, and it would likely block the thermals view of your body and equipment, I'm sure the various militaries are working on ways to defeat thermal with interwoven materials.
Thermals can see a lot further than 500m 😂
there are ir cams as big as a sharpener that can detect heat signatures from up to a km away, ofc task of a sniper is to not even give the enemy a reason to put a ir cam toward your position but as how everyone sees in the ukr conflict, fog of war is nonexistent due to drones being literally everywhere in a country thats mostly covered in farm land. snipers should just stay in the heavy wooded/ urban areas xd
me uncle a scouser was a r m sniper on mount harriet in falklands war he had a few confirmed kills
Cool guide
That sniper course is world renowned,im certain other countries send thier snipers/potential there because its that high a standard since ww2
The 'Hero' sleeves and hair on the DS is truly gopping.
“Everyone wants to be a sniper”? “Hold my binoculars” forward observer
By the time you spot him. You are already gone my guy.
Far more needed...
They must get completely covered in tics.
He wont hide from thermals which are a must today
You overestimate how many adversaries will be equipped with thermals
@@phitsf5475 idk, with the US trying to make them standard issue, the tech could become much more easily available if manufactured at a larger scale. If that happens you can almost bet China and Russia would try and give it to more of their troops
Aren't there ways to hide from thermal vision? I
@@phitsf5475you can buy thermal addon for £1200 which is pennies for governments and the next gens scopes from £4000 so dont you believe it. Ive got basic thermal not many can hide from that unless you are in very thick bushes even you cant see though it or your target cant see you otherwise its good nite 😂
@@Paulgotit862 not really, unless you are completely covered to the point that you cant see anything. Even then a drone with or without a thermal will probably spot you anyway
6:07 the way he said "...and assault pioneers..." 😂😂😂
Lol. Grave diggers and 'chunkies'
Salty pioneers
Beautiful countryside
it really is when your not subjected to the micro climate there, just came back from that training ground myself and we had all 4 seasons in an hour
@@cheifareno4924 devine looks like Wales 150 m
@@Steve-hu7jf Leek & Upper Hulme, I believe.
Cold, wet, uncomfortable, you can get lost very easily in the mist, these are some of the harshest training grounds in the world.
@@baconcrusader7476 Staffordshire? It never seemed that fierce when I trained there.
The trick to spotting a sniper is... you don't
Call to which front line exactly?
Whichever one arises.
@@ProfessorDoom I'm more concerned with calls to current ones.
Good effort lads
Snipers don't always shoot, often employed in reconnaissance to gain itel on targets, guide and affirm successful hits.
1:11 what you zooming in on there bud?
He who gays wins.
I’m going with “loudly offer the surrounding landscape a cuppa”
spot the tea cup beside a bush
You holler "Free Beer"!
1 rifle coy and 3 specialist coys sounds like a risking strategy. but hope it works on real ops
this is the glorious side to it, what they don't tell you is that it's advisable to wear a nappy and if natural does call, you'll have a sticky back side until your home bound
I read that the snipers 2nd has to clean him up in that scenario. You won't see that in a war movie!!!
@@purplemonkeyelephant a rookie initiation
I didn't know the Peak District was a training area
During one ultra run in the treeless, coverless UK Lake District (or wherever this British rangers training ground coincides) one lady squatted down to relieve herself. Then looked into the eyes of two commandos in hiding, 1 m away. I heard this on a runners podcast and couldn't stop laughing (that it wasn't me).
Where about is this area? Looks gorgeous
Crate for that open pouch @4:27
Her blank stare is scaring me
Now I know how to spot a sniper.
I was saying to myself "WHY IN THE HELL WOULD THEY PUT THIS ON THE INTERNET?" But this is a good video,
Legends
high stakes hide-and-seek
With artillery..
1:39 what stealthy sniper walks into a tree like that? Absolute joker. That sniper be toast before he's even in a position bruh
Always amazed how professionals like Snipers, high up rock climbers , etc go to the bathroom # 2. Seriously, how ? Hearing snipers may stay in same position hardly moving for days so as to not get detected …. Just a silly but serious thought.
Unfortunately… they cannot move regardless of any ‘urges’ - proper technique is to just go, without moving.. sorting the situation when you’re home.
They generally avoid food stuffs that are more likely to make them poop. Is one of the things I was told.
They work in pairs, sniper and spotter. The buddies will take care of each others business in that regard if they have to.
They go like anyone else, although if you are eating the right things you can *easily* keep your output to twice a week. Snipers don't generally get on an OP and stay motionless for days.
It’s all about camouflage and concealment! Basics of military training.
must be one scary game of hide and seek
Lol 😂
Most people think sniping is about shooting people like high ranking generals, or...camping the same room over and over in CoD. In reality, almost all the work is recon and you rarely ever shoot anyone.
incredible
Max was here
@4:48 => the Brits' have Tommy Hilfiger sniper uniforms! No wonder they look so sharp.
50,000 people used to live here...now it's a ghost town.
Don't worry. He will tell you.
I feel like it's the opposite, only one succeeding should bring people comfort and respect about the standard they have to pass.
if you cant beat the bush become the bush lol
I would love to have a go, i would suck but still.
The White Sniper: Simo Häyhä brilliant book true story if anyone wants a good read
*the white death
LOL WHITE SNIPER HE ONLY EVER USED IRON SIGHTS
@@user-yh6ti7bn4l yes iron sights because he was used to them for one and they were better in cold weather , he also said it made him a smaller target etc
@@LeonDegrelle.z and no reflection
@@aleksiwilson2295 yes , also so impressive iron sights he must have had mega eye sight as well 😁
After that you could do a real course with the RM.
Your attention to detail in your videos is impressive!
He who has thermal, wins!
Thermal suits they have now even tanks have anti thermal covers
@@MyScotty7 do you really think they're going to give a thermal suit to every soldier!? Lol
@@MyScotty7those do not work effectively. They mitigate signatures but do not make them invisible. Thermal has made traditional camouflaging much less useful
They look good. But they need some darker foliage for the gillie suit to match the bushes. That reveal behind the journalist didn't fool me a bit - and I can be easily fooled. They also need something to break up the outline of their rifles, their legs, their rucks, and scope hex lens caps. Walking on the dark muddy trails is a bit of a giveaway. You might spot a bush walking among bushes. But you will surely see one walking on a dark trail. All that said, I'm sure the graduates will be absolute Ninjas.
😂😂😂
Armchair general always knows better
Will thermal imaging and drones make snipers irrelevant?
Best of luck young people. Stay safe.
Cig spray works
How do you spot a voyeur and night stalker? Same technique?
L85A3 with 1km range
You see them at the baggies bar most Friday nights.
Why do the spotters paint their faces???🤣
Just look for the yellow thing on the end of his barrel
sure fail , but just a training for the trainee sniper, always be on your guard even travelling
WHY ARE YOU TEACHING THE ENEMY?????? THIS IS SABOTAGE
Some weird camera angle choices..
that area looks like HEAVY METAL from BFBC2
Question to all British Army Snipers - can you wear your badge on a PTI jacket is qualified in both? see got sniper badge on combats and 2s and 1s etc but was thinking you wear your wings etc on pti jacket can you wear sniper badge on pti jacket as rank slide is same as 2s slide material etc?
YES YOU CAN
@@user-yh6ti7bn4l thats cool - only ever seen rank and aacc or wings on pti jacket is it any mil qualifications like senior Brecon allowed as well or not ? or just aacc wings or sniper badge or rank thats it ?
I only managed to achieve my first stalk pass after I had already failed the cadre 🤣nav is nails
A drone with a thermal imager just wrecks this. War has altered. A fat kid with a games controller, a can of redbull whike sat in a comfotable gaming chair and a pizza can drop a grenade on top of you.
How the British army spot a Russian sniper? They hear laughter as they approach.
Last I checked Russias "army" is mostly conscripts and prisoners. Weird how you feel the need to simp for them.
arent the camera crew giving the snipers away to the spotters?
A walking Bush is usually a give away . 😅😅.
wdym the call to the front line? what line who agreed to a war ?
These are the secrets you should keep til after the civil war…
but dont the enemy have thermal imaging these days?
Конечно нет 😏
@@kk-wl2ygлол
Misleading title they're just talking about things and not telling you anything
Respect to everyone who is serving in the british armed forces. I need to ask though why are you publishing videos about the tactics and showing the equipment that they use I would think this is something that we don't want everyone to know. KZhead is world wide not just england
i dont want to be a sniper because i'm not a psychopath 😃👍
Where can I see other nations going into great detail about their army or defence forces, from how SAS storm buildings in great detail to logistics…no where? Why is that? Could it possibly be a bad idea?
Bukan jenis happy trigger lor
Well done for sharing tactics with the enemy 🙄
So from that extremely vague information you now know how to be a sniper? Even after they explained how detailed, and lengthy the training is? 🤣 None of the information they put forward is a secret, you can find more information on the net if you wanted.
How not to be seen.
the irony that a UK military unit would call themselves vikings lol
Camera addiction. Miltants far and wide thank you for your free training videos.
So basically it is teaching us to be more professional than a professional sniper?
i did 10 year my last three as a British army sniper
Cameraman standing next to him doesn't help.
Easy- Friday in a bar!
thermals...