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Yangol's interesting post about the training of snipers and marksmen

When I say that we support the very best, these are not just words. These are people who have proven their deep theoretical knowledge in practice and are able to pass on their invaluable experience to the next generations of snipers and marksmen.


We are always happy to help Yangol and those who fight alongside him, and we wish we could do even more, because the guys are now holding the very edge of our defenses in Sumy Oblast.

⬇️ We would like to share with you Yangol's interesting post about the training of snipers and marksmen and hope to be rewarded with donations and reposts.

"Recently, I shared some methods from my work as an instructor involved in training military personnel.

While I have a free moment, I would like to tell you about several additional instructional techniques that I developed back during the ATO (Anti-Terrorist Operation) years.

For a long time, I worked as an instructor training marksmen and snipers. I never bragged about my achievements because I have always believed, and still believe, that there is always room for improvement.

During that time, I had the opportunity to work with special operations personnel and precision shooting specialists from various foreign government organizations and private-sector groups.

In 2017, I decided to change my training approach and moved marksman (sniper) instruction from the classroom directly to the range.

As a foundation, to some extent, I adopted the intensive learning system of Viktor Shatalov. My father had previously used this methodology when teaching NCOs and officers.

The Shatalov Intensive Learning System is a teaching methodology developed by the Soviet innovative educator Viktor Shatalov.
It is based on repeated review of material, a flexible assessment system, and the use of "reference notes" (special cards containing diagrams and symbols) to facilitate the absorption of large amounts of information.

The main elements of the method are:

  1. Reference notes: sheets of paper on which the main lesson topic is presented in the form of abbreviated formulas, drawings, and logical blocks. They serve as visual prompts that trigger understanding rather than mechanical memorization.
  2. Comprehensive knowledge assessment: the rejection of subjectivity. Each student has an achievement record ("public progress board") where all current grades are recorded without public humiliation, and knowledge is regularly evaluated.
  3. Continuous repetition: material is studied in blocks, followed by regular review of previously covered topics, helping transfer knowledge from short-term memory into long-term memory.
  4. Non-coercive learning methodology: emphasis is placed on removing the fear of mistakes or poor grades by creating a comfortable learning environment.

After basic theory, studying the technical characteristics of weapons, and learning firearms safety rules, the trainees took up prone positions in a semi-horseshoe formation with their rifles and notebooks in front of the target area.

On the first day, such training usually lasted only one academic hour without any live-fire exercises. The goal was simple: to allow the muscles to adapt to prolonged shooting positions and to shift attention away from what could sometimes be rather dry theory.

The trainees learned how to properly lift their heads from the scope for brief rest periods without disturbing their shooting position. On my command, they periodically practiced loading procedures, simulated firing at the target area, and then placed their weapons on safe.

During these short exercises, I constantly reviewed the fundamentals of accurate shooting, analyzed common mistakes, corrected shooting positions, and continued teaching the theoretical material.

My position was usually to the left of the shooters' weapon direction, outside the line of fire, near a board or projector screen. I constantly moved among the trainees, stood behind them, monitored each individual, and checked their notes.

Over the following days, the duration of these sessions increased. One academic hour became two, and eventually as many as four. New exercises were added. There were 15-minute breaks between academic periods.

At any moment, I could give the command: 'Target!' and immediately begin counting loudly from ten down to one. During that time, the trainee had to complete the entire cycle: load the weapon, make an accurate shot, unload the weapon, place it on safe, and record the point of impact and the time in writing.

With each passing day, the available time became shorter while the workload increased. Shooting positions also changed, from prone to sitting and standing.

Sometimes I would approach an individual trainee and lightly touch their leg. That was the signal that they had to immediately perform the firing procedure under my direct supervision or under the supervision of one of the instructors.

In this way, theory was constantly intertwined with practice. The training became far more engaging and, most importantly, far more effective.

By the time the trainees moved on to real shooting distances, they were already consistently producing good shot groups from different positions. They were not distracted by instructors moving around them, knew how to keep records, load and charge their weapons, practically without lifting their cheek from the stock or their elbow from the ground, and without taking their eye off the target.

Their neck and shoulder muscles had adapted to prolonged periods in the shooting position. They learned how to properly adjust their equipment for many hours of work and even how to handle everyday needs without leaving their position.

I hope my training program will be useful to instructors and to those who continue to improve their own precision shooting skills.

To be continued.
Respectfully. Shook your hand, Your Yangol (fb @yangoldenis)."


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