CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The ace 9-member Indian Army Sniper team, competiting in the Sniper Frontier Competition, in Belarus, meets VCOAS before leaving.

Detailed explanation-2: -In addition to the host country, participants will come from the Russian Federation, the Plurinational State of Bolivia, the Republics of Abkhazia, Belarus, Uzbekistan, the Union of Myanmar and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

Detailed explanation-3: -HOHENFELS, Germany - The European Best Sniper Team Competition, hosted by the Joint Multinational Readiness Center (JMRC), came to a close with a sniper team from Greece being declared the winners Aug. 11, 2022, at 7th Army Training Command’s Hohenfels Training Area, Germany.

Detailed explanation-4: -This year, the Chinese military sent nine teams abroad to participate in competitions in Russia, Iran, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Uzbekistan. The International Army Games, initiated by the Russian Defense Ministry, have served as an international platform for militaries to exchange experience and strengthen cooperation.

Detailed explanation-5: -Would-be Army Snipers must be classified as Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) 11B (Infantry soldier), 19D (Calvary Scout) or 18 series (Special Forces) in the rank of E3 through E6. Additional Skill Identifier (ASI) B4 (Sniper) can only be given to those soldiers who have attained MOS 11B.