Talk:Designated marksman

message: What is MOA? Thanks! Mark Richards 20:58, 25 Mar 2004 (UTC)
replies: text: Hope that's clearer. Securiger 01:59, 12 Aug 2004 (UTC)
thread_title: Explanation

message: "Soviet doctrine uses the Dragunov rifle in this way."
The soviet union ceased to exist 15 years ago.
Should it read "Soviet doctrine used the Dragunov rifle in this way." or "Russian doctrine uses the Dragunov rifle in this way."?
Gurkha 20:55, 1 May 2006 (UTC)
replies: text: Both. --jno 08:37, 21 June 2006 (UTC)
thread_title:  doctrine 

message: Ever the SVD was "rechambered"??? AFAIK, it was designed for Mosin-Nagant cratrige. --jno 08:37, 21 June 2006 (UTC)
thread_title:  Weapons 

message: Hi all,
The following was added as an edit to the Worldwide use section:
::Philippine Marine Corps
::The Marine Scout Snipers (MSS) were the first unit in the Armed Forces of the Philippines dedicated exclusively to sniping and marksmanship. The Scout Snipers are notable for being able to effectively neutralize targets at 800 meters using only 5.56 mm rounds. The Marine Scout Snipers are also known for the development and manufacture of their own weapon, the Colt M16A1 based Marine Scout Sniper Rifle.
While I don't disagree with the factual accuracy of the inclusion, perhaps it would be better if it were included in one of the sniper articles, rather than the designated marksman article - the whole point of the latter being that it is different to the former. 
Thoughts?  
—Preceding unsigned comment added by Stalwart111 (talk • contribs) 23:28, 11 March 2010 (UTC)
thread_title:  [[Philippines]] note 

message: The G3 has 7.62 x 39 mm cartridge 
93.184.136.19 (talk) 12:05, 13 September 2010 (UTC)
thread_title: G3

message: Reading over this and marksman article, I can't see any difference other than the terminology. Am I incorrect in thinking this is simply the modern term used in certain US forces? If so, we should definitely merge. Maury Markowitz (talk) 20:22, 26 April 2014 (UTC)
replies: text: No, other outcries use the term as well. A DM is more than just a standard rifleman but not quite a sniper. To the non mil types it probably does not mean much, but it is a distinct term. do see what you mean, however, as both those articles need work. I would say DM rates its own article or a much expanded section in the Marksman article. To me a "Marksman" is someone who is barely qualified with a rifle as the badge represents the minimum score at qualification and its square shape gives it the nickname "Toilet Seat"; whereas a DM would be (or should be) rated as an "Expert".--Mike - Μολὼν λαβέ 04:08, 27 April 2014 (UTC)
replies: text:   I've started a new discussion at Talk:Marksman#Merger proposal. Comment there. Felsic2 (talk) 20:42, 15 October 2016 (UTC)
thread_title:  Is this simply the US term? 

message: This article includes military personnel who do not appear to be called "designated marksman". For example, Australian Army, British Army, Indian Army, and Israel Defense Forces (IDF). If they are not "designated marksman", maybe we should move that material to the Marksman article. OTOH, if they are de facto 'designated marksman', then we should have sources clearly identifying them that way. Felsic2 (talk) 21:14, 15 October 2016 (UTC)
thread_title: When is a marksman a "designated marksman"?

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