

Inside Canadian Sniper Operations | Barry Nisbet | Ep. 373
Oct 4, 2025
01:22:11
In this episode, former Canadian sniper Barry Nisbet and co-author Mir Bamanyar discuss their book 'Send It! Canada's Snipers at War in Afghanistan.' They delve into the journey of writing the book, the rigorous training and structure of Canadian sniper courses, and share personal experiences from their deployments, including Operation Medusa. The conversation highlights the importance of teamwork, the evolution of sniping tactics, and the impact of IEDs on combat. They reflect on the human element in military operations and the future of the Canadian military.
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00:00 Start
02:47 The Journey to Writing 'Send It!'
05:57 Understanding Canadian Sniper Training
08:56 Early Military Experiences and Deployments
11:41 The Structure of Canadian Sniper Courses
14:52 The Role of Sniper and Spotter
17:50 The Importance of Team Cohesion
20:51 Engagements and Combat Experiences
23:59 Operation Medusa: A Canadian Perspective
29:46 The Evolution of Sniping Tactics
32:47 The Impact of IEDs on Combat
35:57 The Human Element in Sniping
38:55 Reflections on Military Service
41:41 The Future of Canadian Military Operations
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Grab the book here: ⬇️
Send It: Canada's Snipers at War in Afghanistan
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Jack Murphy's new book "We Defy: The Lost Chapters of Special Forces History" ⬇️
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Jack’s Instagram:
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Jack’s Twitter:
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Dave’s Twitter:
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SubReddit: ⬇️
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Jack Murphy's memoir "Murphy's Law" can be found here:⬇️
https://www.amazon.com/Murphys-Law-Journey-Investigative-Journalist/dp/1501191241
The Team Room Reading Room (Amazon Affiliate links):⬇️
https://jackmurphywrites.com/the-team-room-reading-room/
Intro music by https://www.youtube.com/user/RemixSample
"Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio"
00:00 Start
02:47 The Journey to Writing 'Send It!'
05:57 Understanding Canadian Sniper Training
08:56 Early Military Experiences and Deployments
11:41 The Structure of Canadian Sniper Courses
14:52 The Role of Sniper and Spotter
17:50 The Importance of Team Cohesion
20:51 Engagements and Combat Experiences
23:59 Operation Medusa: A Canadian Perspective
29:46 The Evolution of Sniping Tactics
32:47 The Impact of IEDs on Combat
35:57 The Human Element in Sniping
38:55 Reflections on Military Service
41:41 The Future of Canadian Military Operations
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.