Silent, covert, deadly. Snipers are a commander's ultimate secret weapon and the battlefield's long-range killers. We go inside elite sniper schools to witness their intense training. Discover their advanced weaponry and the unique field craft that makes them so effective.
Up Next in Combat Forces Season 1
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Combat Forces - Army Combatives
At the Army Combatives School in Fort Benning, soldiers confront their greatest fear: hand-to-hand combat. They learn to fight for survival, not sport. The skills taught here go beyond the UFC. These are the brutal, unforgiving skills that can kill.
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Combat Forces - First Ten Combat Miss...
In Vietnam, the USAF found 90% of pilot losses happened in their first 10 missions. To counter this, they created a specialized training program replicating those critical initial combat missions. The results were dramatic, drastically increasing survival rates.
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Combat Forces - Artillery
Discover why artillery is the "King of Battle." This episode reveals how modern artillery works, its powerful ammunition, and its vital combat role. We join gunners training for deployment to Iraq and Afghanistan, showcasing their crucial preparation for modern warfare.