Shooting a weapon isn’t just about being able to aim and hit a target accurately. For Sgt. Sarit Petersen, there’s a lot more that goes into shooting. It’s her job as a shooting instructor to teach soldiers the right way to shoot a weapon.
Bullet shells are flying and the sound of targets being hit pierces the air. This is a daily scene for Sgt. Sarit Petersen. Originally from Baltimore, Maryland, Sgt. Petersen currently serves as a shooting instructor in the Nahal Infantry Brigade. The soldiers she commands range from brand new to advanced; the advanced soldiers are part of the reconnaissance brigade. As a shooting instructor, Sgt. Petersen is responsible for teaching a soldier about his weapon and how to use it.
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