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For the first time since 1968, a sniper school is being held on foreign soil during combat. The National Guard Marksmanship Training Center sent the cadre of its sniper course to northern Iraq to train the soldiers of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) in skills that have proved to be useful during combat operations.
Soldiers from the divisionâs three infantry brigades discussed the need for sniper training. The request for the course went up the division chain of command until it was put to the soldiers who work at the training center. âAll this stuff starts off as a great idea by a private first class or a specialist, then makes its way up the ranks,â said Command Sgt. Maj. Marvin L. Hill, division command sergeant major. âThe 101st ran jump school in England, so why not the Air Assault school in Iraq? Why not the sniper school?â According to Malloy, the 101st soldiers appreciate being taught the techniques and skills that can be applied to their current situation in Iraq. |