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As a SEAL sniper and combat veteran, Webb was tapped to revamp the U.S. Naval Special Warfare (SEAL) Scout/Sniper School, incorporating the latest advances in technology and ballistics software to create an entirely new course that continues to test the skills and even the best warriors. In this revealing new book, Webb takes readers through every aspect of this training, describing how Spec Ops snipers are taught each dimension of their art. Trainees learn to utilize every edge possible to make their shot--from studying crosswinds, barometric pressure, latitude, and even the rotation of the Earth to becoming ballistic experts. But marksmanship is only one aspect of the training. Each SEAL's endurance, stealth and mental and physical stamina are tested and pushed to the breaking point.Webb also shows how this training plays out in combat, using real-life exploits of the world's top snipers, including Jason Delgado, who led a Marine platoon in the Battle of Husaybah and made some of the most remarkable kill shots in the Iraq War; Nicholas Irving, the U.S. Army Ranger credited with thirty-three kills in a single three-month tour in Afghanistan; and Rob Furlong, who during Operation Anaconda delivered the then-longest kill shot in history.During Webb's sniper school tenure, the course graduated some of the deadliest and most skilled snipers of this generation, including Marcus Luttrell (Lone Survivor) , Adam Brown (Fearless) , and Chris Kyle (American Sniper) . From recon and stalk, to complex last minute adjustments, and finally the moment of taking the shot, The Killing School demonstrates how today's sniper is trained to function as an entire military operation rolled into a single individual--an army of one.



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Brandon Webb

Brandon Webb is a combat-decorated Navy SEAL sniper turned entrepreneur who has built two brands into an eight-figure business. As a U.S. Navy Chief he was head instructor at the Navy SEAL sniper school, which produced some of America's most legendary snipers. He is a multiple New York Times Bestselling Author. Full Bio:WEBB is a combat-decorated Navy SEAL sniper turned entrepreneur who has built two brands into an eight-figure business. As a U.S. Navy Chief he was head instructor at the Navy SEAL sniper school, which produced some of America's most legendary snipers.Leaving home at 16 Brandon later joined the US Navy to become a SEAL. His first assignment was as a helicopter Search & Rescue (SAR) swimmer and Aviation Warfare Systems Operator with HS-6. In 1997 his SEAL training package was approved; he joined over 200 students in BUD/S class 215 and went on to complete the training as one of twenty-three originals.He served with SEAL Team 3, Naval Special Warfare Group One Training Detachment (sniper cell) and the Naval Special Warfare Center (sniper course) as the Naval Special Warfare West Coast sniper Course Manager.Over his navy career he completed four deployments to the Middle East and one to Afghanistan, and redeployed to Iraq in 2006-7 as a contractor in support of the US intelligence community. An accomplished and proven leader, Brandon was meritoriously promoted to First Class Petty Officer, ranked #1 in the Command, while an instructor at sniper cell. Shortly after he was promoted again to the rank of Chief Petty Officer (E-7) .He has received numerous distinguished service awards, including Top Frog at Team 3 (best combat diver) , the Presidential Unit Citation (awarded by President George W. Bush) , and the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation medal with "V" device for valor in combat. Webb ended his Navy career early to spend more time with his children and focus on entrepreneurship. As an entrepreneur and creator Webb founded two brands, SOFREP.com and CrateClub.com, and bootstrapped Crate Club to eight-figure revenue before successfully exiting the business in 2020. He continues to run SOFREP Media Group, his military-content focused digital media company. Webb is multiple New York Times bestselling author and is now focused on a new thriller series with his writing partner John David Mann. The first in their series, Steel Fear, is a high-seas thriller that follows the Navy's first serial killer and the origin story for their future hero Finn. Brandon attended undergrad studies Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, and Harvard Business School's Owners Presidents program. He is a member of the Young Presidents Organization, and served as an appointed member to the veterans advisory committee at the Small Business Administration (SBA) . He enjoys spending time with his tight circle of incredible family and friends. When he's not traveling or flying his plane upside-down, you can find him at hom



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