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In the French Army, a tireur d'élite is not just a master of marksmanship but a versatile soldier, adept in precision engagement, reconnaissance, and psychological warfare, making them an invaluable asset in modern military operations.
Person crouching down behind it. distance 560 meters. >> reporter: it's freezing, rugrug ed terrain and the marines are dug deep into the snow. the men are already qualified snipers but in this advanced training, they learn to operate in some of the worst conditions, senior snipers are nearby. >> how was your movement up here? >> not too bad. >> reporter: it's a climb to the top that takes hours. >> what time did you get in last night? >> 02. >> how long did it take to dig? >> three or four hours. >> reporter: sniper operations in steep mountains are tough. they learn to shoot at steep angles ...