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Old 11-09-2021, 11:46 AM
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First woman graduates from US Army Sniper Course
By: Audrey Conklin - Fox News 11-09-21
Re: https://www.foxnews.com/us/first-wom...-sniper-course

The soldier was recommended for the sniper course due to her 'superior performance'

A Montana National Guard soldier on Monday became the first woman to graduate from the U.S. Army Sniper Course at Fort Benning, Georgia.

The soldier, who was not identified by the Army, enlisted in the Montana Army National Guard in December 2020 and went on to the 22-week Infantry One Station Unit Training (OSUT) at Fort Benning. She was recommended for the sniper course due to her "superior performance" during training, according to the Montana National Guard.

"We are extremely proud of this soldier’s achievement and recognize that this is a milestone for not only Montana, but the entire National Guard and Army," Maj. Gen. J. Peter Hronek, the adjutant general for Montana, said in a Monday statement. "This soldier had to volunteer several times to reach this goal, which is a demonstration of her dedication and commitment to service."

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A Montana Army National Guard soldier became the first woman to complete the U.S. Army Sniper Course at Fort Benning, Georgia, on Nov. 5. (US Army)

Part of her "superior performance" during the OSUT "included qualifying as an expert shooter," the Montana National Guard said in a press release.

The soldier enlisted in the seven-week U.S. Army Sniper Course, which helps soldiers develop long-range precision fire skills and battlefield information-collection skills, in September 2021

"We’re all incredibly proud of her," said Capt. Joshua O'Neill, the OSUT company commander. "She epitomizes what it means to be an infantry soldier and there wasn’t a doubt in our minds that she would succeed in the U.S. Army Sniper Course."

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Sniper teams from across the globe travel to Fort Benning, Georgia, to compete in the Annual International Sniper Competition in 2018. (U.S. Army photos by Markeith Horace, Maneuver Center of Excellence, Fort Benning Public Affairs)

Skills acquired during sniper school include advanced camouflage techniques, concealed movement, target detection, range estimation, terrain utilization, intelligence preparation of the battlefield (IPB), relevant reporting procedures, sniper tactics, advanced marksmanship, and known and unknown distance firing, according to the Army's website.

Snipers are trained to shoot targets from concealed positions or long distances.

"The soldier met every standard required to graduate the United States Army Sniper Course," Capt. David Wright, battalion commander of the U.S. Army Sniper School, said. "She arrived prepared for training and physically conditioned to succeed. We are proud of the results of her efforts and the quality training provided by the Sniper Course cadre. We wish her luck as she heads back to her unit as a U.S. Army Sniper Course qualified sniper."

About this writer: Audrey Conklin is a digital reporter for FOX Business and Fox News. Email tips to audrey.conklin@fox.com. Follow her on Twitter at @audpants.

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Personal note: All I know - is never underestimate the power of a woman.
Ever! You will be sorry and she could hurt you - so cool your jets! I've got
girls of my own they are both tough nuts and nobody to fool around with.
My wife raised them right (she may be small but wound tight! All my gals
can stand her ground if push comes to shove). And just because they look
frail and small (they are deadly if you piss them off). I ran off many their
so-called boy friends. Some gals were raised to shoot when they were little.
Many would go hunting with the guys or just target shooting. You would be
very much surprised what them gals can do. And as we all know some could
kick your ass in a heart beat or shoot you if you cross them! Don't temp
the devil - you could be in for a surprise and a major hurting.
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O Almighty Lord God, who neither slumberest nor sleepest; Protect and assist, we beseech thee, all those who at home or abroad, by land, by sea, or in the air, are serving this country, that they, being armed with thy defence, may be preserved evermore in all perils; and being filled with wisdom and girded with strength, may do their duty to thy honour and glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

"IN GOD WE TRUST"
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