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Sniper CV Template

A sniper role is not the cinema version. It is hours of patience, ballistic math and tight pair work with a spotter. The CV reads through numbers: engagement ranges, hit rates, time on position, weapon and optics platforms. This template helps you build a professional profile without sensationalism.

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What recruiters look for

Top signals on a Sniper CV

  • Weapons: SVD, Z-10, Barrett M82, Sako TRG, AX338, AI AW
  • Engagement ranges in meters and hit rate
  • Time on position, number of operations, pair role
  • Courses: sniper training, counter-sniper, spotter
  • Ballistics, met data, wind and elevation corrections
  • Optics: Schmidt&Bender, Nightforce, March, thermals
  • Pair work with spotter and recon group
Key skills

Skills to feature on a Sniper CV

Hard skills
SVD, SVDM, SVUZ-10, UAR-10, B&T APR308Barrett M82, M107Sako TRG-22, TRG-42, AX338Ballistic calculators: Strelok, Hornady 4DOFMet, wind, temperature and altitude correctionsSpotter pair tacticsThermal scopes: Pulsar, ATN, IRayCamouflage, position selection, FFP coverCounter-sniper tactics
Soft skills
Patience on long-duration positionsFocus under cold and fatigueCalculation accuracyFire disciplineComposure under counter-sniper fire
Sample bullets

Ready-to-use lines for your CV

Copy these as starting points and swap in your own numbers.

  1. 01Completed 78 combat operations as part of a sniper pair across a 14-month rotation.
  2. 02Confirmed 42 engagements at 400-1100 m with a 71% first-round hit rate.
  3. 03Qualified on Sako TRG-22 and AX338, passed brigade-level evaluation at 95/100.
  4. 04Spent 600+ hours on observation positions, passing 180+ targets to recon and artillery.
  5. 05Adopted Hornady 4DOF, cutting shot prep time from 90 seconds to 35.
  6. 06Completed a 6-week NATO-standard sniper course in 2024.
  7. 07Trained 12 designated marksmen in the brigade during a 4-week pre-rotation cycle.
  8. 08Ran counter-sniper missions, located 8 hostile positions confirmed by recon assets.
  9. 09Operated in tandem with a UAV pilot, reducing target acquisition time from 25 minutes to 8.
  10. 10Maintained a Z-10 rifle at 100% serviceability for the full year with no unscheduled service.
Salary ranges

What Sniper earn

2024-2025 estimates. Wide ranges by experience and seniority.

Market
Junior
Mid
Senior
Ukraine
28 000-40 000 UAH/mo
45 000-75 000 UAH/mo + combat pay
85 000-160 000+ UAH/mo with full allowances
EU
2 100-3 000 EUR/mo
3 300-5 200 EUR/mo
5 500-8 500 EUR/mo
USA
$38 000-50 000 USD/yr
$55 000-78 000 USD/yr
$82 000-118 000 USD/yr
Interview prep

5 questions Sniper candidates hear

  1. Q1Which rifles and engagement ranges do you have the most experience on?
  2. Q2Describe your role inside the sniper pair: task split, comms, transitions.
  3. Q3How do you set up a position: cover, exfil route, counter-sniper safeguards?
  4. Q4Which ballistic calculators and met sources do you trust on target?
  5. Q5How did you respond when a hostile UAV or counter-sniper located your position?
FAQ

Common questions about this CV

Should I list a specific number of confirmed engagements?

Use percentages and ranges, not named details. Confirmed counts are sensitive, and in a public CV it is better to aggregate.

Do I need a degree to work as a sniper?

No, courses and real-world experience matter much more. NATO sniper school, brigade-level qualification or SOF training carries more weight than a diploma.

How do I move into civilian work after sniper service?

Closest tracks: tactical shooting instructor, executive protection, optics brands, film and TV technical advisor. Composure under pressure and precision transfer well across markets.

Should I mention specific optic brands?

Yes, optics are part of the profile. Schmidt&Bender, Nightforce, March, ATN, Pulsar are standard line items in any defense CV.

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