Jtf2s secrecy kept the unit out of the canadian public eye for quite some time, though it did appear in the tom clancy rainbow six video game series. In iraq, the sniper hit an isis militant from more than 2 miles away, with the bullet. Reports regarding the longest recorded sniper kills that contain information regarding the. Globe and mail writes a sniper with canadas elite special forces in iraq has shattered the world record for the longest confirmed kill shot in military history at a staggering distance of 3,540 metres. Personal training record 63 jtf 2 preselection physical fitness training pr ogram. In june, a canadian jtf2 sniper made a recordbreaking kill shot in iraq from a twiceconfirmed range of 3,540 metres. Former sniper with the canadian military rob furlong discusses the difficulty of the shot and the importance of the shooters team. Luckily, there is a nice sandy mound 50 yards to the left of the enemy, basically the same distance away. This page is in no way intended to glorify the amount of people these soldiers have killed, it is intended to recognize the manner in which these soldiers excelled at accomplishing the misson assigned to them in a time of war. Jtf2 preselection physical fitness training program 3rd edition 2006. How a canadian sniper shot someone more than 2 miles.
The one drawback, i found was that some of the photos are grainy, being taken from the official jtf2 training video but i can easily overlook that when compared with all the information. Aug 01, 2017 in june, a canadian jtf2 sniper made a record breaking kill shot in iraq from a twiceconfirmed range of 3,540 metres. When john plasters the ultimate sniper was released in 1993, it was hailed as an instant classic in the sniping community, influencing an entire generation of military and police marksmen around the world. Charles henderson is a veteran of more than twentythree years in the united states marine corps, with a distinguished career spanning from vietnam to the gulf war, after which he retired as a chief warrant officer. In 2008, denis morisset, a former member of jtf2 published a book about jtf2, named nous etions invincibles english translation. I think you have to book an appointment with him a week in advance. Lets get one thing straight, the recordbreaking shot was not at a distance of 3,450 meters as the press has reported, but 90 meters further at a range of 3,540 meters. Maloney reported in his book, enduring the freedom, that jtf2 was the only foreign unit accepted to join tier 1 special operations units, such as the dboys and devgru in task force 11. As i passed them going to my defensive position about half a mile away every so often i observed their behaviors. The 8 longest sniper shots ever recorded on the battlefield.
Force operationnelle interarmees 2, foi 2 is an elite special operations force of the canadian armed forces. This smashes the previous recordsetting distance for a sniper kill which was 2,475 meters held by british sniper craig harrison. A canadian special forces sniper has broken the world record for the longest confirmed kill shot. Canadian jtf2 sniper breaks longest confirmed kill record with 3450 metre shot a canadian sniper, who broke the longest kill record from a. When i saw the title i assumed thst someone stole an ebay auction book at the last possible second.
Sources say a member of joint task force 2 killed an islamic state insurgent with a mcmillan tac50 sniper rifle while firing from a highrise during. Jtf2 sniper sets record breaking kill shot in iraq. Just wanted shine some light about the recent canadian jtf2 sniper kill. Maloney reported in his book, enduring the freedom, that jtf2 was the only foreign unit accepted to join tier 1 special operations units, such as. Jan 20, 2018 on june 22, 2017 the globe and mail reported that two snipers assigned to joint task force 2, canadas elite special forces unit, had shot an islamic state fighter in iraq at a distance of 3,540.
Jtf2 member sets new sniper record, reclaims title for. A canadian flag sits on the shoulder of a member of the canadian forces in trenton, ont. The episode was actually recorded by a predator drone circling overhead. Oct 25, 2017 the american team led by former navy seal sniper charlie melton and brad stair of performance guns. How does canadas jtf2 compare to other countries special forces. The canadian snipers had carefully chosen their hide site. The sniper and spotter are 3773 yards away, verified by mil ranging and a rangefinder do they go that far. Canadian jtf2 sniper smashes world record for longest sniper kill in mosul june 22, 2017 by jack murphy the canadian snipers had carefully chosen their hide site. Sniper data book by snip1er the following data pages can and should be used to gather and record information. Jtf2 serves alongside the canadian special operations regiment, the canadian joint incident response unit and 427 special operations aviation squadron as part of the canadian special operations forces command. From an elevated position, the special operations sniper looked through his scope.
Jtf2 member sets new sniper record, reclaims title for canada thread starter mikelima777. You cant get much further behind the front lines than that. The world record was previously held by british sniper craig harrison, who shot a taliban gunner with a 338 lapua magnum rifle from 2,475 metres away in 2009. As weapons, ammunition, and aids to determine ballistic solutions improved. Jun 22, 2017 a sniper with canadas elite special forces in iraq has shattered the world record for the longest confirmed kill shot in military history at a staggering distance of 3,450 metres 118. The 2,500yard shot was just one of the 93 confirmed kills hathcock made during his career. The american team led by former navy seal sniper charlie melton and brad stair of performance guns. The recordbreaking shot was taken by the jtf2 sniper team nearly a month ago, but is. Brad stair of performance guns on october 11th, we published an article about a team of russian shooters from lobaev arms who set a new longrange world record by hitting a 1meter target at 4,604 yards, which is approximately 2. In the event that one shot one kill is required, you can use the book as a reference for the proper dope for the critical shot. Any further back, and youd bump into the iraqi officers mess. How canadas military produces some of the worlds best snipers. I suspect that there was a bunch of daesh clustered around, and the sniper was aiming at the general area and emptied the magazine as quickly as he can pull that trigger. Canadian elite special forces sniper makes recordbreaking.
The canadian armed forces confirmed thursday that a member of joint task force 2 made the recordbreaking shot, killing an islamic state insurgent during an. Canadian jtf2 sniper breaks longest confirmed kill record. Snipers taliban shots earn him place in military record books. A canadian special forces sniper just abolished a world record for the longestever successful shot on record. A canadian special forces sniper has broken the world record for the longest confirmed kill shot the soldier shot an is militant dead from 3,540 metres, which is just over two miles away, in. Hathcock held the record for the longest confirmed sniper kill for 35 years. Canadian snipers are known to be amongst the best in the world and the jtf2 sniper detachment had been training for ultralong range engagements prior to their deployment in preparation for mosul. There were some who were shirtless working out trying to look. Jun 25, 2017 a canadian special forces sniper just abolished a world record for the longestever successful shot on record. Canadian snipers recordbreaking kill shot an incredible. A canadian sniper, who broke the longest kill record from a staggering distance of over 3kms in iraq, didnt expect to hit his target. Reports regarding the longest recorded sniper kills that contain information regarding the shooting distance and the identity of the sniper have been presented to the general public since 1967. The canadian armed forces confirmed thursday that a member of joint task force 2 made the recordbreaking shot, killing an islamic.
Canadian snipers now hold three of the top five confirmed sniper shots. Canadian jtf2 sniper breaks longest confirmed kill record with 3450 metre shot. Canadian elite special forces sniper makes recordbreaking kill shot. Sniper shatters record, kills isis fighter from 2 miles. The sniper and spotter determine a spot in the sand that is the same distance as the enemy. That doesnt sound very sniperlike at all, but at that range youre practically seeing small blobs in your scope anyway. Jun 22, 2017 former sniper with the canadian military rob furlong discusses the difficulty of the shot and the importance of the shooters team.
How canadas small military produced deadly, recordbreaking. I was around them in 2001 while in afghanistan, my impression is 5050. Rouleau would not provide details on the jtf2 sniper and his observer partner or where the sniper team was operating within iraq, citing. Jun 23, 2017 an unidentified sniper from the elite joint task force 2 made the shot from a distance of 3,540 meters using a u. We are also testing new technology that will be adopted by. The soldier shot an is militant dead from 3,540 metres, which is just over two miles away, in iraq. Furlongs record was broken by british sniper craig harrison in 2009, but canadian bragging rights were restored this past week with the revelation that a member of the joint task force 2.
Perry held the title for only a few days, as another man in his unit corporal rob furlong beat perrys distance with a 2,430 m 2,657 yd shot in march 2002. A sniper with canadas elite special forces in iraq has shattered the world record for the longest confirmed kill shot in military history at a staggering distance of 3,540 metres. The elite sniper was using a mcmillan tac50 sniper rifle while firing. Hathcocks record stood until canadian sniper arron perry of the princess patricias canadian light infantry exceeded it with a shot of 2,310 m 2,530 yd. The sniper by james riordan meet your next favorite book. Jun 22, 2017 hell, at that range, i doubt that the sniper was aiming at a certain person at all. In june 2017, it was reported that a jtf2 sniper in iraq had shot and killed an isil fighter from a distance of 3,540 metres 2. Flag images indicative of country of origin and not necessarily the primary operator.
A sniper with canadas elite special forces in iraq has shattered the world record for longest confirmed kill from a staggering distance of 3450. In iraq, the sniper hit an isis militant from more than 2. A canadian sniper, who broke the longest kill record from a staggering distance of over 3kms in iraq, didnt. In june, a canadian jtf2 sniper made a recordbreaking kill shot in iraq. The prior record was held by a british sniper, craig harrison, who in 2009 shot a taliban gunner from 2,475 meters, or about a mile and a half, away during an operation in afghanistan. Aug 24, 2017 in june, a canadian jtf2 sniper made a recordbreaking kill shot in iraq from a twiceconfirmed range of 3,540 metres. Inappropriate the list including its title or description facilitates illegal activity, or contains hate speech or ad hominem attacks on a fellow goodreads member or author. There are a total of 19 joint task force 2 jtf2 weapons canada entries in the military factory. Heres why i was impressed by the scope of the book and what chris accomplished with it. The book is well written and outlines hathcocks shooting career and then his subsequent deployment to vietnam where he carries out the most audacious sniper missions to become not only a legendary sniper but a legendary marine. Jun 23, 2017 canadian jtf2 sniper breaks longest confirmed kill record with 3450 metre shot. The canadian forces has confirmed a jtf2 sniper working with iraqi forces successfully hit a target from a distance of 3,540 metres, a record for the longest sniper kill shot. Spam or selfpromotional the list is spam or selfpromotional.
Jtf2 member sets new sniper record, reclaims title for canada. Canadian snipers recordbreaking kill shot an incredible achievement open this photo in gallery. On june 22, 2017 the globe and mail reported that two snipers assigned to joint task force 2, canadas elite special forces unit, had shot an islamic state fighter in. Most expected that his record had been beaten by a few meters, but the long range shooting community was shocked when it learned that the new record holders, a canadian sniper team from joint task force 2 jtf2, made a 3,541meter shot. This smashes the previous record setting distance for a sniper kill which was 2,475 meters held by british sniper craig harrison. The jtf2 sniper fired, and the target went down, felled by a.
Every operational member of jtf 2 is unique, as each is trained to. How does canadas jtf2 compare to other countries special. Canadian jtf 2 sniper smashes longest kill record in iraq. If youre looking for a veteran community to hang out with, or want to ask funker any questions, we stream escape from tarkov live monfri, 16est at. Sources say a member of joint task force 2 killed an islamic state insurgent with a mcmillan tac50 sniper rifle while firing from a highrise during an operation that took place within the last month in iraq. An unidentified sniper from the elite joint task force 2 made the shot from a distance of 3,540 meters using a u. Joint task force two page 3 introduction joint task force two jtf 2 is the canadian forces unit responsible for counterterrorism operations.
The sniper by james riordan takes place in stalingrad during world war ii and is the true story of a female sniper in the battle of stalingrad. Most, if not all, are from official canadian forces documents and interviews jtf2s unit history,etc so it boasts the credibility and accuracy of the book. The recordbreaking shot was taken by the jtf2 sniper team nearly a month ago, but is just being publicized now, largely because the canadian military is proud of what their men have accomplished despite what hand wringing politicians might think. Mark zuehlke, who has written a dozen books on canadas military. A canadian jtf2 sniper has broken the record for the longest confirmed kill shot in military history. Furlong says canadas jtf snipers are the cream of the crop. Good to see the record kept in the commonwealth, then. Joint task force 2 jtf 2 is an extremely highreadiness and precise special operations forces unit. The shot was taken from a highrise building using a standard canadian military issued c15 longrange sniper weapon lrsw. Jun 25, 2017 a new world record was set by a canadian sniper who shot and killed an isis fighter from more than two miles 11,316 feet away from atop a highrise building in iraq last month.
The canadian forces has confirmed a jtf2 sniper working with iraqi forces. A canadian sniper breaks the record for the longest. Jun 22, 2017 a sniper with canadas elite special forces in iraq has shattered the world record for the longest confirmed kill shot in military history at a staggering distance of 3,540 metres. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book. A superb exercise of force in the service of her majesty. Time to hunt by stephen hunter, point of impact by stephen hunter, sniper one. Now this revolutionary book has been completely updated and expanded for the 21st century. Canadian sniper sets record for longest confirmed kill in military history. A canadian sniper breaks the record for the longest confirmed.