SPECIAL FORCES SUPPORT GROUP (SFSG) - HK417

Photo showing SFSG soldiers, one armed with a HK417 sniper rifle standing by a Jackal MWMIK patrol vehicle. The HK417 is 7.62mm x51mm semi-automatic battle rifle which is typically employed as a medium sniper rifle. It is believed that, apart from UKSF, the Royal Marines are currently trialing the HK417 for use within 3 Commando Brigade.