𝗣𝗢𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗚, 𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗛 𝗞𝗢𝗥𝗘𝗔 I The Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) Scout Snipers showcased their skills in marksmanship, endurance, and fieldcraft during the Republic of Korea Marine Corps (ROKMC) Sniper Challenge at the Mountain Warfare Training Center in Pohang, South Korea, from June 8–12, 2026.

Representing the Philippine Marine Corps were Team 1 from the Marine Scout Sniper Company, Force Recon Regiment (FRR), and Team 2 from the Marine Scout Sniper School under the Marine Corps Force Development Center (MCFDC).

Representing the PMC were two teams:

𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝟭 (𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁) - 𝟭𝟯𝘁𝗵 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝟯𝟴 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀

Sniper: 1LT James Daryl A. Tagsip PN(M)

Spotter: Cpl Jestoni M. Dalman PN(M)

Coach: SSgt Micheal Galduen PN(M)

𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝟮 (𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗦𝗻𝗶𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹) - 𝟮𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝟯𝟴 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀

Sniper: Sgt Wilson S. Delgado PN(M)

Spotter: SSgt Rafael B. Begino PN(M)

Coach: TSgt Francisco C. Etajan PN(M)

The competition brought together 38 elite sniper teams from the ROKMC, Republic of Korea Army and Navy units, Korea law enforcement agencies, the U.S. Marine Corps, and the Royal Thai Marine Corps.

The event tested precision marksmanship, endurance, and teamwork under demanding conditions, while also fostering professional exchange and interoperability among allied forces. The Philippine Marine Corps expressed its appreciation to the ROKMC for hosting the challenge, which strengthened camaraderie and reinforced shared commitment to excellence and cooperation.