Movie Theater Marine sniper show on last night

[ArcticLight]

I was watching a show last night on the modern Marine sniper.

Was decent but then they started talking about the rucksack loadout.

Everything from high dollar heavy bino's with a laser rangefinder to the radio's, range calculator, angle estimator - all this stuff that was never used by past snipers that still got their job done...

Do you think we have too much reliance on technology?

Or do they teach the basics so they could shoot and survive without it and it only becomes a luxury?

I liked the commo part, they looked way lighter than a PRC-77 (Think it was a PRC-113 or 9?) - obviously commo is critical.

One of the Sgt's made a comment about "The days of going out with a rifle and a few john wayne crackers is over"........

It did show the M40A5 however, so it was impressive..

 

[Clay_James]

Re: Marine sniper show on last night

They still teach the basics, technology is only supplimental.

 

[Strangedays]

Re: Marine sniper show on last night

I liked how the guy said a gallon of water adds 6lbs to your pack.

 

[Lindy]

Re: Marine sniper show on last night

"This is the law: The purpose of fighting is to win. There is no possible victory in defense. The sword is more important than the shield and skill is more important than either. The final weapon is the brain. All else is supplemental." -- John Steinbeck

 

[TOP PREDATOR]

Re: Marine sniper show on last night

caught that and 3 other sniper documentaries "on demand" with comcast. don't know if it's still available "on demand", but was originally on the military channel.

i do believe they also eluded that using technology to better accomplish the mission and survivorbility of the team is employed (and should be), but also teaching, packing the basics for when that technology fails.

the "crackers" are still there...for when the technology fails.

 

[Crazy Dog ll]

Re: Marine sniper show on last night

A gallon of water weights 8.34 pounds...plus container. Good show though.

 

[Walsh]

Re: Marine sniper show on last night

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Lindy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">"This is the law: The purpose of fighting is to win. There is no possible victory in defense. The sword is more important than the shield and skill is more important than either. The final weapon is the brain. All else is supplemental." -- John Steinbeck</div></div>

This is one of my most favorite quotes of all time!!

 

[Chiller]

Re: Marine sniper show on last night

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Lindy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">"This is the law: The purpose of fighting is to win. There is no possible victory in defense. The sword is more important than the shield and skill is more important than either. The final weapon is the brain. All else is supplemental." -- John Steinbeck </div></div>

Thank you Lindy for bringing us back on point.

 

[rogers0311]

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Believe me they still teach the basics. When going through school you do not have access to any of the rangefinders or any other high speed shit. Actually, Im briefly interviewed in that show, and my quote has something to do with mastering the basics.

Once you get to the fleet you do have more access to the gear which makes you more effective at your job. We have capabilities now that snipers in other eras did not have. Technology aids us, and as long as we dont lose the basic skills, I dont think its a problem at all.

 

[BULL-IT]

Re: Marine sniper show on last night

The new M40A5 will have a 20" barrel... sweet.