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International Sniper Comp. Ft. Benning

Re: International Sniper Comp. Ft. Benning

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I won't be there this year.
The best shot of the Comp. is at the awards banquet.
 
Re: International Sniper Comp. Ft. Benning

To the best of my knowledge there will only be 35 teams attending, and it is basically by invitation only?

Only info that I can find about the event is on the ASA Website, and other than info for potential vendors there is really nothing else listed there.

I am not on an active team, so I am not going to be bugging anyone, but it would be nice to find out some info/details if they are going to allow any non participating observers?

To anyone who is lucky enough to attend, best of luck,
M Richardson
 
Re: International Sniper Comp. Ft. Benning

It is invitation only...


ATSH-INB-C 16 April 2010


MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD

SUBJECT: Tenth Annual U.S. Army International Sniper Competition Competitors Information Form

1. Your unit/organization is cordially invited to participate in the Tenth Annual U.S. Army International Sniper Competition scheduled from 11 October thru 15 October 2010 at Fort Benning, Georgia.

2. LODGING: Limited barracks space will be available at the United States Army Sniper School on a first come first serve basis for competitor’s only; competitors are highly encouraged to make other lodging arrangements at nearby facilities. Fort Benning offers on-post lodging at Olsen Hall; reservations can be made by calling 706-689-0067, ext. 2800 or 2538. You can also reach them via the internet at http://www.benningmwr.com/lodging31905.htm

3. MEALS: Each unit must provide meals on TDY orders for the competitors. It is highly recommended that all participants bring hot and cold food and beverage containers to sustain for 72 hours of competition.

4. POINT OF CONTACT: For further information, contact MSG Snyder or SSG Wilson at (706) 544-6006 or email: [email protected] or [email protected]

5. GENERAL: The competition will be hosted and administered by the U.S. Army Sniper School, C Company, 2nd Battalion, 29th Infantry Regiment, 197th Infantry Brigade, and the Maneuver Center of Excellence. The competition will be conducted regardless of weather conditions and is designed to physically and mentally challenge sniper teams from all over the world. A wide range of skills will be tested and the winning team will be the one that demonstrates the highest proficiency in those skills (Enclosure 1). An awards banquet for all teams that compete will be hosted by the Army Sniper Association following the competition. Prizes, provided by the Army Sniper Association, will be awarded for the top teams in each service class, as well as the top teams in individual categories.

6. PURPOSE: The objective of this competition is to further the sniping skills of all participants. Now, more than ever, the art and science of sniping has resurfaced as an integral part of overall offensive and defensive strategy on the battlefield. Competitors from different units and different countries will be able to exchange techniques and tactics during the event.

7. DATES: 11-15 October 2010.

8. MATCH OFFICIALS: The NCOIC / OIC, U.S. Army Sniper School is the Match Director. The Tenth Annual U.S. Army International Sniper Competition Officer-in-Charge (OIC) is the Commander of C Company, 2-29th Infantry and can be contacted at commercial telephone number (706) 544-6505/6006, or FAX (706) 544-6405.

9. PARTICIPATION: Competitors must be part of a two-man sniper team, able to show proof of sniper training, i.e. ASI B4, certificate of training (Special Forces, Marine Corps, Navy SEAL, etc.). Federal Law Enforcement must show certificate from Federal Law Enforcement Sniper Training or pre-existing military training certificate (Match director will have final decision on training relevance). English will be the only language used throughout the event and no translators will be provided by the US Army Sniper School or the Maneuver Center of Excellance. All teams must pre-register no later than 1 September 2010. Pre-registration must include full names, rank, military occupation specialty, social security number, Sniper certification/training dates, and unit POC. Please include an email address and phone number so we can inform all teams if changes occur. All teams must arrive and register at a BLDG 4883, Harmony Church, Fort Benning, Georgia as early as 11 October 2010 at 0600 hrs and NO LATER THAN 11 October 2010 at 1000 hrs. Weapons and ammunition will be dropped off at the Sniper School during the time of sign in. There are no exceptions to this policy. There will be no registration fee this year, as all administrative costs have been provided by the Army Sniper Association.

10. COMPETITOR CLASSIFICATION: The intent of this year’s competition is to separate competitors by Class so as to identify the world’s best snipers using equipment that provides similar capabilities. Snipers will be limited to using equipment that is part of their unit’s TDA/TO&E; if your unit is not allocated Sniper Weapon Systems, you are required to use the standard basis of issue equipment for your appropriate military service.

a. SERVICE Class: Any team firing 7.62 NATO or smaller as a primary and/or secondary weapon system. Weapons must be Military issue [Modified Table of Organization and Equipment (M-TOE)] firearms and not custom equivalents. Custom and/or Commercial-off-the-Shelf Firearms will not be allowed in the SERVICE Class. Custom buttstocks, bipods, and rail systems are authorized.

NOTE: Weapons and equipment are subject to inspection before, during and after the competition. Any team that has an excess of custom equipment will be moved to the OPEN Class; the Match Director has the final say in this matter. Any team firing 7.62 using custom optics, triggers, or actions will be moved to Open Class.

b. OPEN Class: Any team firing a primary and/or secondary weapon chambered in a caliber LARGER than 7.62 NATO (i.e. 300 WIN MAG, 300 WSM, .338 LM). Any team shooting .338 LM, rounds will not exceed 250 grains.

NOTE: United States Service Members are not authorized to bring custom firearms and request to compete in the OPEN Class; they are restricted to their Uniformed Service’s standard issue military Sniper Weapons. Exceptions to this policy are members of the Uniformed Services that do not receive standard military issue Sniper Weapons or have different MACOM approved issue Sniper weapons. Examples would be members of JSOC, USASOC, USASF Command, MARSOC, USNSWG, USAFSTS, USAMU, and US Police Forces. If there are any questions please contact the United States Army Sniper School.

11. WEAPONS: All teams are required to bring a primary sniper rifle (bolt or gas), a spotter rifle (gas only), and side arms (1 per shooter) organic to their MACOM. The above policy and separate classes of competition are in an effort to keep the outcome of the competition based around shooter ability and not equipment; this is in keeping within the best interests of all the competitors and the spirit of the competition. All competitors will store their weapons in a standard U.S. Army secure arms room with alarm system. Ammunition will also be stored in accordance with Fort Benning regulations. The United States Army Sniper School will be open daily, starting on 9 October 2010 from 0800-1800 for weapons storage; weapons must be turned in NO LATER THAN 11 October 2010 at 1200 hrs. Competitors may coordinate designated delivery and pick-up times. Weapons stored in the arms room must be in a hard case with a double lock and clearly marked with the competitors’ information. We recommend that your ammunition is stored in an ammo can locked and marked. All teams must bring their own cleaning supplies and spare parts. If there are any questions regarding weapon eligibility, contact the United States Army Sniper School for further guidance.

12. AMMUNITION: Each team is required to bring ammunition to the event (except .50 cal which will be provided by the US Army Sniper School). Competitors will be expected to turn their ammunition in upon reception and weapons turn in. USASS Armorers will inspect all ammunition prior to being stored in the USASS ASP. The USASS will not pick up or secure ammunition from other ASPs or locations on Fort Benning. It is recommended that foreign competitors and any teams traveling large distances, ship directly to the USASS. The only approved shipping methods are FEDEX, UPS, or DHL. Please call prior to shipping for coordination and shipping confirmation. The USASS will secure all competitor ammunition and issue the required amount for daily competition every morning. Snipers will be allowed to zero and confirm at 100 yards or meters, which ever they feel most comfortable with, on a known distance range. The only allowable projectile is ball. No armor piercing, tracer or incendiary rounds will be permitted. Required ammunition for competition:

a. Rifle ammunition:
i. Sniper: 200 rounds
ii. Spotter: 100 rounds
b. Pistol ammunition: 50 rounds per shooter (100 total per team)

13. UNIFORM: The competition uniform is ACU’s (sister units is normal duty uniform). No civilian shooting jackets. Ghillie suits are required. While on the main post of Fort Benning, a normal and complete military uniform is required (including beret). Casual dress is required for the Awards Banquet; slacks and collared shirts are recommended; NO T-SHIRTS OR BASEBALL CAPS. A shooter and spotter packing list is attached. Packing list is provided in Enclosure 3.

14. ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT: Teams should bring all organic sniper team equipment they normally carry, to include radios or communications gear if available. Authorized items are: observation devices, shooting mats, shooting support, eye protection, ear protection, and seasonal field gear. Competitors can tailor their equipment based on individual needs.

15. PROHIBITED ITEMS: The following are examples of prohibited items: shooting jackets, ammunition mentioned above. All questions and issues should be directed to the US Army Sniper School.

16. AWARDS BANQUET: The banquet will be hosted by the Army Sniper Association and will be on the evening of 15 October 2010; participation is part of the formal events of the competition and is MANDATORY. Casual dress is required; slacks with a collared shirt are recommended; NO T-SHIRTS. There is no cost for competing teams as this will be offset by the Sniper Association. Private companies will provide prizes as coordinated by the Sniper Association.

NOTE: Competitors who receive prizes during the awards banquet will be issued their prizes / awards on Saturday, 16 October 2010 at 0900; therefore travel arrangements should be made for departure after 1200 hrs on 16 October 2010.

17. TRANSPORTATION: Competitors are recommended to fly into Atlanta Hartsfield International airport. We do not recommend flying into Columbus Regional Airport; this airport has a tendency to lose luggage. Ft. Benning is located approximately 100 miles South/South-West of Atlanta. Competitors may rent a car or move from the baggage claim at Atlanta Hartsfield International Airport towards the ground transportation area. There, competitors will find GROOME Vans that will bring you directly to the United States Army Sniper School. Ensure that you get on the GROOME Van headed towards Columbus/Fort Benning. GROOME can be contacted through commercial: 800-584-6735.

a. USASS will provide transportation from Sniper School/barracks to the competition sites and back. All other transportation is the responsibility of the participants, i.e. banquet and vendor show. Coaches must provide their own transportation. For Directions to the USASS please see Enclosure 4.


NOTE: All competitors traveling in Rental Vehicles or Government vehicles that do not have a DOD sticker will be required to enter Fort Benning through the main gait entrance located at the termination of 185S. Follow the signs for visitors and move to Building 1063, Visitors Center. You will receive a temporary pass for the duration of your stay for the competition. You will need a photo I.D., vehicle registration or Rental Agreement, and will be required to fill out a weapons form.

18. VISITORS: Professional associates of the competitors are welcome to attend. All visitors must register with the USASS. Guests must not interfere with or assist the competitors in any way. Coaches will be authorized to assist with lost, broken, or misplaced equipment during the competition. The coach will not be authorized to be on the firing line nor authorized to pass information to other competitors during events. Please notify or advise the USASS immediately if General Officers from your unit plan on attending any portion of the competition. Please call the USASS for additional information.

19. MEDIA: Media will be present during the entire competition. All media personnel have been vetted through the Fort Benning Public Affairs Office. All media will respect the wishes of those competitors that do not wish to be interviewed, filmed or have photos taken. Any competitor that does not wish to be involved in media coverage should identify themselves during the initial competition in-brief. Those competitors will be given a uniform means of marking themselves, and all media will be aware of the marking system.

20. All other information pertaining specifically to the conduct of the competition will be revealed the day before each event starting 11 October 2010, so as not to give any team more time to prepare than others.

21. Upon early arrival to Columbus, Georgia and Fort Benning, please contact the United States Army Sniper School (706-544-6006). This will enable a swift in-processing. Early arrivals will not be allowed on the Sniper School ranges. The ranges will be off limits from 27 September 2010 thru the start of the competition. Do not hesitate to call for any assistance.

22. This Memorandum is subject to change and it is the individual competitor’s responsibility to check this MOI continually on the 1st of each month and review for updates. All changes will be highlighted or marked in a different color. The final draft will be issued, with no further changes after 01 September 2010. You will find the link to the Competitor Invite on the Army Sniper Associations Web Page, located at http://www.armysniper.org/. Every evening the official Match standings will be published on this page, competitors are advised to pass this hyper-link off to their Chain of Command so that they may monitor daily progress.
 
Re: International Sniper Comp. Ft. Benning

35 teams is correct. 5 foreign, 5 L.E. teams and the rest is open to qualified mil. This will be my first so I was hoping to get in touch with someone that went to last years comp. From what I've heard they're making big changes this year. So far I'm hearing it will be similar to Best Ranger comp, instead of just getting rides to different ranges and doing events like before.
 
Re: International Sniper Comp. Ft. Benning

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: DrewF</div><div class="ubbcode-body">USAMU will win again. I will be there in spectator mode though. </div></div>

Word on the street is Ronnie and his partner might not be competing this year. Won't bother me if they do or don't. They shoot open class.
 
Re: International Sniper Comp. Ft. Benning

Hey, I'll be there!!! Gonna get blown outta the water by all the Bat and SOCOM guys but it will be a great learning exp. You better get hot on making that mexican Match ammo..no need to go out there shooting different sub lots
 
Re: International Sniper Comp. Ft. Benning

Im going for the 3rd year in a row it is the best comp that a sniper can do the training is on point. if you got questions let me know. hope to see u there
 
Re: International Sniper Comp. Ft. Benning

Its really first come first serve. We sent the invite to every division and a few other folks. The only way you dont get to compete is if you are not the first team from your div to enter or selected. We want the divisions to send their best.... maybe even have try outs. That part kinda sucks and we are planning to get a few more teams in next year.
 
Re: International Sniper Comp. Ft. Benning

Special Forces Sniper School Team 2 Dominated the field shooting a 20" LaRue OBR as the Sniper primary weapon, and a 16" LaRue OBR as the spotter gun. Won by over 100 points. 2nd Place Open Class was Special Forces Sniper School,
 
Re: International Sniper Comp. Ft. Benning

We did decent. We were out equipped more than outshot. Took first on the night unknown distance shoot, tied with one other team for first on the Barrett shoot. Then tied first with several teams on the loophole shoot. Could've done better on pistol and a few others. Great time and lots of lessons learned though. Vendor shoot and banquet was awesome.
 
Re: International Sniper Comp. Ft. Benning

Congratulations to first place. A well deserved victory. Excellent example of skill beating out equipment. Let's see the boys from Bragg go back to back.
 
Re: International Sniper Comp. Ft. Benning

This was my first time there. I stand in awe of the skill and dedication of these men. What can I say about the banquet. I walked out standing about two inches taller and proud to be an American. Proud of my profession and being able to contribute in some small way. Congratulations and job well done to all the competitors.
 
Re: International Sniper Comp. Ft. Benning

FORT BENNING, Ga. (Army News Service, Oct. 19, 2010) -- A Soldier team from the Army Special Operations Command took top honors at the 10th Annual International Sniper Competition here.

The competition, which wrapped up Oct. 15, included 32 sniper teams, each gunning for the title of best sniper team in the world.

The winning team included Sgt. 1st Class Edward Hoymeyer and Sgt. 1st Class Chance Giannelli, from the Special Forces Sniper School at Fort Bragg, N.C. The two scored 1,258 points out of a possible 1,507 during the competition. They were also the only team to receive a perfect score on the final event of the competition.

"It was an awesome event," Giannelli said. "It was the epitome of sniper competition. Every different country sends their best. It felt great to actually win the event."

"It felt pretty good, it's really nice to go and test yourself," Homeyer said. "It's a testament to our training and the school. On that day, we were the best, but competition was close. We could go out and do it again and someone else could win."

During the competition, the two-man teams competed in a total of 14 events. Those events included, among other things, a sniper stalk, urban shooting and orienteering exercises, firing under stressful conditions and other tests of marksmanship and sniper skills.

In keeping with last year's competition, the teams were divided into two categories, service class and open class. The service class competitors fired 7.62 mm or smaller rounds as a primary or secondary weapon system. The open class was for teams firing rounds in a caliber larger than 7.62 mm.

The 72-hour competition ran virtually non-stop, with only two four-hour rest breaks during its three days, said Lt. Col. J.C. Miller, commander of 2nd Battalion, 29th Infantry Regiment, 197th Infantry Brigade, whose C Company conducts sniper school training.

Six of the events were held at night, and this year's competition included a greater emphasis on real-world scenarios and limited sleep, said event planners.

The added stress and fatigue factors added a new level to the competition not seen in past years, said Master Sgt. Michael Snyder, noncommissioned officer in charge of the sniper school.

"We wanted to simulate what guys are doing in combat. They are going to be tired, getting little sleep and still be expected to do one mission after another," he said. "We are getting more combat-focused."

During the 2009 competition, competitors averaged eight hours of sleep each day of competition, Snyder said. This year, the average was 50 percent less than that, and the schedule was more sporadic -- with many teams catching some shut-eye in the holding areas in between the events.

Some of the more challenging events in the competition -- as cited by several competitors -- included such challenges as shooting on non-illuminated targets at night and the stress shoot, which included a timed run down an 800-meter lane, stopping at various points to fire on targets, collect data and evacuate casualties.

A new event in this year's event was the "loop hole." That event tested the snipers ability to shoot from a third story rafter, through a three-inch hole and strike a target 150 meters away.

"In competition, you will go at a faster pace than you would in combat," said competitor Staff Sgt. Kyle Maples, a five-time combat veteran. "In some situations, you take enemy fire, you are going to get the adrenaline up, you are going to be breathing heavy. So an event like (the stress shoot) is pretty close to simulating what it would actually be like in combat."

Maples competed service class in the competition for the 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division. Maples and his partner, Staff Sgt. Brent Davis, were the only pair to score 35 out of 35 points on the night range estimation event.

"It's more realistic," said Maples, of the combat scenario related events. "A majority of our operations in theater are done at night. Everybody has the saying 'we own the night,' and it's true. We have night-vision capability and the enemy doesn't right now."

U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Joshua J. Harris, also a participant, said he was glad to have the opportunity to learn from the competition.

"In every course of fire here, our training and tactics were tested and our weaknesses were exposed," Harris said. "This showed me where I need to work. In observing and talking to the other teams, like the Irish Defense Forces, Special Forces, and others, I learned a few new ideas and little tricks."

Pasadena Police Officer and former Marine, Brandon R. Largent, also felt this competition helped him identify places he could improve.

"This competition has highlighted areas of weakness that I have never fully realized," he said.

Participants in the competition came from the Army, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard, including teams from U.S. Army Special Operations Command, 10th Mountain Division, 75th Ranger Regiment, Army National Guard and the 1st Marine Division. Additionally, several civilian law enforcement teams participated as well as several international teams.

(S.L. Standifird writes the Joint Hometown News Service. Kristin Molinaro writes for the Bayonet at Fort Benning, Ga.)

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The Service category champions (7.62mm) were armed with a 16-inch and an 18-inch Larue Objective Battle Rifle -- yes, both shooters were swinging gas-operated weapons. Winners:

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http://www.fortbenningphotos.com/Competitions/International-Sniper

<span style="font-weight: bold">Special Forces Soldiers win international sniper competition</span>
By Reginald Rogers
<span style="font-style: italic">Paraglide</span>

For Sergeants 1st Class Chance Giannelli and Edward Homeyer, it was understood — teamwork was the key to being the best.

After the gun smoke had cleared, 72 hours and 14 events later, they were recognized as the world’s best sniper team.

Giannelli and Homeyer, both sniper school instructors assigned to the 1st Special Warfare Training Group here, outlasted other teams to earn first place overall and in the service category at the annual International Sniper Competition at Fort Benning, Ga.

The competition took place Oct. 11 through 14 and included 32, top-level sniper teams from around the world. Notable teams included, the U.S. Marine Corps Scout snipers, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, the 75th Ranger Regiment, the U.S. Coast Guard, the U.S. Air Force and the FBI, which was one of three law enforcement agencies.

“It was an awesome event,” said Giannelli, a Richmond, Maine native. “It was the epitome of sniper competition. Every different country sends their best. It felt great to actually win the event.”

He explained that the competition began at 10:30 p.m., Oct. 11 and ran continuously until 3 p.m., Oct. 14. The teams only received two, four-hour, breaks during the 72-hour event.

The competition included several challenging events, including a stress test that was designed to simulate what the team may face in combat.

The added stress and fatigue factors added a new level to the competition not seen in past years, explained Master Sgt. Michael Snyder, officer-in-charge of the U.S. Army Sniper School, which hosted the event.

“(In combat) they are going to be tired, getting little sleep and still be expected to do one mission after another,” he said. “We are getting more combat-focused.”

Giannelli explained that each team was required to fire at targets located at a distance of 600 and 1,000 meters, before gradually making their way back to the finishing point.

“We started at the 1,000-meter line and had 45 seconds to run to the 800-meter and fire, before going to the 700-meter mark,” he said. From the 700-meter mark, Giannelli explained that they were required to fire from a partner-assisted posture, which could mean using your partner’s back to steady the shot.

“After that, we had 45 seconds to get to the 600-meter line, while carrying a 200-pound casualty, only to stop and take a shot while kneeling,” he continued. “From there, we had to simulate carrying a 200-pound casualty on a litter to the 500-meter mark.”

Giannelli said that was one of the most challenging phases of the competition, but he admitted that it helps when you have a highly skilled partner.

“(Homeyer) is a well-rounded shooter,” he said. “I was glad to have him as a partner.”
Homeyer remained humble, despite his partner’s compliments.

“He’s a good man,” Homeyer said. “He gives me more credit than I deserve.”

He attributed their victory to the quality training they received weeks before the competition.
“Chance and I work well together and we went down and trained with Todd Hoddnett, who operates Accuracy 1st, down in Texas. We trained for about two weeks, two months ago and <span style="font-weight: bold">we were actually alternates in this event,</span> but we ended up competing,” explained Homeyer, who’s a native of George West, Texas.

He said that because they are both instructors, finding time to train was challenging.
<span style="font-weight: bold">“We had students, but we had to train when we could,” </span>he added.

Accuracy 1st is a premier, long-range shooting school for special operations and Marine Corps snipers and the training they received in Texas was critical to propelling them to the top of the competition, Homeyer pointed out.

“It was great training with Todd,” he said. “He actually trained the top three teams in the open and service class of the competition.”

One of the new events at the competition was called the Loop Hole. That event Oct. 12, tested the snipers ability to shoot from a third-story rafter, through a three-inch hole and strike a target 150 meters away.

As for being successful in the stress shoot event of the competition, Homeyer, the team’s primary shooter, gave credit to his spotter for his expertise.

“Chance was on the ball,” he said. “He got every item. He was able to retain enough information and answer the questions that put us over the top.”

Homeyer explained that one of the final events required both men to shoot at a target that measured 11.5 inches by 20.5 inches from a significant distance. He said they both hit their targets to move their team 66 points ahead of the next closest team.

“It felt pretty good, it’s really nice to go and test yourself,” Homeyer said. “It’s a testament to our training and the school. On that day, we were the best, but competition was close. We could go out and do it again and someone else could win.”

http://paraglideonline.net/102110_news1.html?ref=nf
 
Re: International Sniper Comp. Ft. Benning

No AMU teams this year.

Robbie johnson ETS'ed and is working for Remington. The other Sniper and SOTIC grads are either in Afghanistan or on the road teaching.

Gotta pay the bills.
 
Re: International Sniper Comp. Ft. Benning

News - Local - The Bayonet
Friday, Oct. 22, 2010

<span style="font-weight: bold">World's top snipers named</span>
By KRISTIN MOLINARO / [email protected]

The results are in from the International Sniper Competition held at Fort Benning Oct. 11-15.

The top three teams in each category, as well as the overall winning team, were announced Friday at an awards banquet honoring the competitors.

The overall winners, SFC Edward Homeyer and SFC Chance Giannelli, from the Special Forces Sniper School at Fort Bragg, N.C., scored 1,258 points out of a possible 1,507 during the competition.

SGT Andrew McElroy and SSG Caleb Perkins, of 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment took third place in the open class. Top shooters from across the globe competed in the 10th annual International Sniper Competition, including teams from Taiwan, Canada, Spain, Germany and Ireland.

Thirty-two teams competed this year, including seven foreign, three law enforcement and 22 U.S. military teams. The two-man teams competed in 14 events including a sniper stalk, urban shooting and orienteering exercises, firing under stressful conditions and other tests of marksmanship and sniper skills.

In keeping with last year’s competition, the teams were divided into two categories, service class and open class. Service class competitors fired 7.62 mm or smaller rounds as a primary or secondary weapon system, the open class was for teams firing rounds in a caliber larger than 7.62 mm.

Last year’s winners were a Marine Corps team from the Scout Sniper School at Camp Pendleton, Calif., which won the service class and the overall title, and a team from the 194th Armored Brigade, which won the open class.

Overall Winners by points:

Team # 26 (D CO SWTG) Special Forces Sniper School

Service Class

1.Team # 26 (D CO SWTG) Special Forces Sniper School

2.Team # 30 USMC Scout Sniper (Camp Pendelton, Calif.)

3.Team # 20 USMC (SSC DET, Hawaii)

Open Class

1. Team # 23 (USASOC)

2. Team # 25 (D CO SWTG) Special Forces Sniper School

3. Team # 19 (HHC, 3/75 Ranger Regt.)