Sniper
is a deadly blade hidden in the shadows
and a key force that determines the direction of the battlefield,
deciding victory from thousands of miles away.
In critical moments, they lock on with precision
to strike down the enemy with a single blow.
This is a fundamental skill that every sniper must master.


Recently,
the 73rd Group Army's certain brigade
focused on real combat needs
and meticulously organized high-intensity continuous assessments for snipers.
The assessments closely adhered to battlefield scenarios
to hone their skills under extreme conditions.



With the assessment orders issued, the battle immediately commenced.
No buffer, no breaks were allowed,
the entire process tested physical fitness, skills, and psychology
together.
From dawn to deep night,
the subjects shifted from basic to advanced,
with difficulty increasing step by step,
to temper the snipers' practical combat skills.


On the assessment field,
the snipers braved the scorching sun and faced challenges head-on,
using flanking maneuvers and armed assaults
to quickly reach various assessment target areas.
With determined steps,
they embarked on this ultimate test.


During the assessment,
unexpected situations arose one after another.
Wind speed changed suddenly, targets moved, and environmental interference
tested the snipers' psychological quality and ability to respond on the spot.
Having just completed a long-distance run,
their heart rates soared and breathing quickened in front of the limit board,
yet they still firmly gripped their rifles,
flexibly adjusted their shooting angles,
and achieved precise "kills."


In the restricted shooting area,
most of the target was obscured by cover,
the target was small and blurry.
The sniper had to aim at the target
through a narrow shooting hole above the cover from 10 meters away.
Exceeding the boundary would result in point deductions, and exceeding the time limit would be disqualified.


Facing dual harsh tests,
the snipers focused their minds, remained steady,
their gaze sharp as a hawk's,
eliminating all distractions,
concentrating all their attention
on that small target center.

At the moment the gun fired,
the recoil surged in.
They tensed their shoulders and necks, standing tall,
their arms remained motionless.
With their well-honed skills,
they quietly absorbed this strong impact
with a calm demeanor.


As the assessment concluded, the smoke gradually dissipated.
Dirt covered the snipers' cheeks,
blurring their brows and eyes,
but could never obscure the determination and dedication in their eyes.
Through the tempering of practical assessments,
they lived up to the daily grind,
achieving high scores in multiple core subjects,
delivering an impressive performance with precision and resilience,
and demonstrating through action
"Practice to the extreme in peacetime, so one can strike decisively in wartime."


This continuous assessment
is both a "touchstone" for testing professional quality
and practical skills,
and a "whetstone" for addressing capability gaps
and sharpening the edge for victory.
Officers and soldiers expressed that
they would take this assessment as an opportunity
to strive for excellence in practical training,
with solid skills
to write the mission and glory of the new era snipers.
Source| Zhen Ge Guan Lan
Written by | Li Yanghan, Zhao Meng
Photography | Chen Li, Fu Encheng, Wu Yongchao
第73集团军在中国进行了一次高强度的狙击手训练演习,重点关注实战场景。狙击手面临各种挑战,包括环境因素,以提高他们的技能。此次训练旨在为他们准备实际作战情况,参与者在核心科目中取得了高分。
- 狙击手进行了高强度的训练演习。
- 此次训练由第73集团军组织。
- 狙击手在演习中面临各种环境挑战。
- 此次演习旨在提高实战技能。
- 参与者在核心科目中取得了高分。
