At the European Best Sniper Squad Competition, precision meets teamwork in scenes like this one. A pair of German Bundeswehr snipers are captured here employing the “buddy brace” technique — a practical display of cooperation and stability under pressure. In this setup, one shooter braces against the other’s shoulder to reduce recoil and ensure greater shot consistency, particularly during long-range engagements where even slight movement can throw off accuracy.

Competitions like this are more than tests of marksmanship; they’re proving grounds for interoperability and fieldcraft among NATO and allied nations. Snipers from across Europe gather annually to measure skill, communication, and endurance across multiple stress-based scenarios. These contests simulate combat conditions — wind, m

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