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How long does it take to complete sniper training?

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About 7 weeks, but that's just sniper school.

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Can a man in the Army be a sniper at an E16 rank?

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There's no such rank as E16. If you mean E1 to E6, then no. You must be E3 to E6 to attend sniper school.

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How do I locate an Army recruiter?

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Use the U.S. Army's Locate a Recruiter tool to search for a recruiter in your area.

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Can I become an army sniper if I have muscular problems?

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It depends on the extent and severity of your problems. Consult your recruiter for advice.

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How tall do I need to become an army sniper?

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Generally height is not a consideration for eligibility to attend sniper school. If you can get into the Army, then you can become a sniper (as long as you meet the other requirements).

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Who trains Army snipers?

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Soldiers who have already passed the program may become instructors.

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What qualifications are needed to join the army?

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Well, obviously you need to be a citizen and 18-years-old. Other than that, all you need to do is sign up, pass the ASVAB, take the TAPAS exam (you're not required to pass that exam, all you have to do is take it), pass the medical exam, swear in, and get through basic training. Simple as that.

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Can a South African citizen apply to be an American sniper?

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Yes, as long as you have dual citizenship with the U.S., and have a clean record with drugs or substance abuse.

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I have Myotonia congenita. Could I still get in?

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Talk to your doctor and your recruiter about your condition.

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Can I become an army sniper if I used to drink and smoke?

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While smoking and drinking will reduce your physical abilities, in itself it is not a factor for eligibility. If you can pass the physical tests, you are good. However, you will have to pass a drug test, so if you have smoked marijuana recently, that could be a problem.

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How long does it take from the time someone enters the army to become an U.S. army sniper?

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You have to finish basic training and AIT for an infantry MOS and have a good record for it. Then, tell your commander, and he will recommend you if he feels you could pass. So, it could take years.

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What rank would an E3 and an E6 be?

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E-3 would be a private first class, E-4 would be a corporal, E-5 would be a sergeant, and E-6 would be a staff sergeant.

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If my vision isn't 20/20, but I wear contacts, can I become a sniper?

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Yes. It only needs to be correctable to 20/20, which means glasses or contacts are fine.

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Can I become a sniper if I'm not that smart in mathematics but good at marksmanship?

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No. You need to be decent at math, because you have to track distance.

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Can I become an army sniper if I am epileptic?

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No, you cannot.

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Can I become an army sniper if I have asthma?

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Yes, as long as you meet the other qualifications.

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Can I become a sniper if I'm colorblind?

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No, you have to be able to distinguish between colors.

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Can a woman become an army sniper?

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As of right now, it's possible in the future, but women could only recently become infantrymen in the army. Since being an infantryman is a requirement for becoming a sniper, there are currently no female snipers in the army, though there may be in the future.

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Can a 42-year-old man become an Army sniper?

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No, the maximum age of enlistment in the US Army is 35 years old.

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How can I become an army sniper for the US if I am a foreigner?

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You'll need a clean record and to become a US citizen. Then you can apply to the US Army to become a sniper.

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Can I become an Army sniper if I am female?

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Gender is not relevant in the Army. If you can match the physical standards demanded of the job and can pass the training, no one will stop you.

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Can Mexicans go to heaven?

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Yes, God doesn't care about your race or skin color. He only cares about what you believe. I would recommend going to one of your local churches and talking to a pastor.

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Are bean sprouts actual sprouts or are they roots?

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They're a combination. Most of it is the soft stem of the sprout. But there is a little bit of root. The longer you let the beans sprout the more stem there is compared to the root.

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Does height matter as a sniper?

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I believe not, the most it can affect is estimation and stealth training, even then not by a fraction.

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I am still going through high school, is there anything I can do to be more prepared to join sniper school?

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Read some books: The Reaper and The Way of the Reaper by Nicholas Irving (he was a sniper in 3rd Ranger Battalion and has 33 confirmed kills). Learn math and physics. If you can, go hunting. Learn firearm safety and become familiar with your gun.

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What do I do if I have an interest in being a sniper but I'm not in the military?

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You'll need to join the military if you want to become a sniper.

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If I have no interest in being a sniper, can I still be a sniper?

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If you have no interest in being a sniper, there seems no reason you would go through the rigorous training to be a sniper.

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Can someone who is not a U.S. citizen become an American soldier?

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No. One must be a naturalized or native-born U.S. citizen to join the United States Armed Forces.

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Can I have glasses or contacts to be a military sniper?

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No, I don't believe so. Glasses or contacts can break, fall out, cause blurry vision, etc.

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How difficult is it to join the Army and become a scout sniper?

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It's pretty difficult. I was an army sniper and my MOS was SF, so my journey was very hard as I had to go through Special Forces training to do so, but if you go through Infantry it would be far easier as you would be getting less work up front.

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