Full Breakdown
Norway Triumphs at USAREUR-AF European Best Sniper Competition
11/24/2025, 8:53:17 PM
Overview of the Competition
The 2025 U.S. Army Europe and Africa (USAREUR-AF) European Best Sniper Team (EBST) Competition concluded on November 22, 2025, at the Grafenwoehr Training Area in Germany. This annual event aims to enhance military readiness through realistic training scenarios, foster military partnerships, and promote NATO interoperability among Allied and Partner nations. This year, 35 teams of two service members from 22 countries participated, competing in 16 sniper skill-level tasks over six days.
Results and Performance
A Norwegian Army sniper team from the 1st Armored Battalion secured first place with a total of 463 points. The Latvian team followed in second place with 429 points, recognized for their speed and stealth, while the Greek team finished third with 383.5 points, noted for their long-range engagement capabilities. Competitors were evaluated on various tasks, including marksmanship, land navigation, and target engagement under challenging conditions, including snow and sub-zero temperatures.
Challenges and Evaluation
The competition was designed to test participants in a variety of scenarios, including engaging targets at known and unknown distances, executing cold bore shots, and adapting to moving targets. The final day featured the top ten teams competing in a stalking lane and a shooting challenge, with notable participants including teams from Canada, the Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Italy, and the United Kingdom.
Official Statements
Command Sgt. Maj. Paul Fedorisin, the senior enlisted leader of the 7th Army Training Command, emphasized the significance of the event, stating, “You are the best that each of your nations and organizations has to offer and you represented them incredibly well.” He highlighted the competition's role in enhancing interoperability and fostering camaraderie among participating nations.
Competitor Perspectives
Participants expressed their appreciation for the competition's challenges. A Norwegian Lance Corporal 1st Class remarked, “It’s been fun meeting new challengers, going to new ranges, trying new things and being challenged in new ways we haven’t been before.” This sentiment reflects the competitive spirit and the opportunity for skill enhancement among the teams.
Conclusion
The USAREUR-AF European Best Sniper Competition not only showcased the elite skills of military snipers but also reinforced the importance of international cooperation and shared military expertise. The event serves as a platform for allied forces to learn from one another and improve their operational capabilities in a collaborative environment.
