Welcome to the finale. Prior to their final exam and graduation, Sniper students learn how to successfully take down moving targets. As their last range exercise, "movers" is easily the most difficult. Most students have never practiced on targets in motion with a rifle before, and the concentration, stability, and precision needed to meet the mission require the best of the best. Thanks for sticking around for #SniperSundays! We hope you enjoyed the inside-look at the U.S. Army Sniper Course. C

Range estimation starts with the naked eye. Watch to see how #Sniper students learn how to estimate distances, and stick around for #SniperSundays the next five weeks as we take a look through the crosshairs at the U.S. Army Sniper Course. 316th Cavalry Brigade | U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command | U.S. Army Maneuver Center of Excellence

Precision, Endurance & Coordination: Full Sniper Readiness Cycle Description - The final phase combines live-fire accuracy, strength conditioning, and advanced firing-line rehearsals. Snipers begin with precision shots observed by spotters who track wind and impact. The drill transitions into endurance training with heavy ammo-can lifts to build mission-ready strength. Operators then return to the firing line for position practice and optic adjustments, simulating real-world engagements without