Fort Benning

U.S. Army Fort Benning and The Maneuver Center of Excellence


2026 International Sniper Competition Site

2026 International Sniper Competition




6-11 April 2026, sniper teams from across the United States and abroad will travel to the Maneuver Center of Excellence, Fort Benning to compete in the International Sniper Competition. The goal of this competition is to identify the best sniper team from within the U.S. Military and NATO allies as well as share best practices and methods. Units are strongly encouraged to RSVP with prospective team participants to best ensure their inclusion. To RSVP or to inquire for more information, please email one of the below POCs.

POC 2026 International Sniper Competition : Staff Sgt. Craig Mordaunt
ISC Asst. NCOIC: Staff Sgt.Marvin Franklin

The top team will be identified only after all teams have been assessed through a gauntlet of rigorous physical, mental and technical events testing a range of sniper skills including, but not limited to, long range marksmanship, observation, reconnaissance and reporting abilities, and abilities to move with stealth and concealment.