A video has emerged appearing to show an Afghan soldier risking his life by allowing a marksman to shoot tins from his shoulders - from 50 metres away . Footage , believed to have been taken at a base in Afghanistan , shows a special forces soldier standing still as a sniper picks off the small targets . The video starts by showing a fully-equipped marksman lying on the ground , positioning his weapon and taking aim . Footage , believed to have been taken at a base in Afghanistan , shows a special forces soldier standing still as a sniper takes aim at two green tins positioned on his shoulders . The soldier ( left ) stays still as the tin on his right shoulder is apparently shot off by the sniper . It then cuts away to an armed man with green tins positioned on his shoulders . He is standing next to another soldier , with a third man filming proceedings with a mobile phone . They are all standing in front of a wall at the unnamed base . Seconds later the screen becomes blurred as one of the tins is apparently shot by the sniper - to cheers from colleagues . The man remains perfectly still and even appears to smile after the second tin is blasted away from his left shoulder . The video starts by showing a fully-equipped marksman lying on the ground , positioning his weapon and taking aim . The footage is believed to have been taken at a military base in Afghanistan . But the identity of the men is unknown . The camera then pans back to the sniper who stands up as the other men congratulate him . According to 9News the weapon shown in the video is a US-made M4 Carbine with an attached scope . Before the video ends , the marksman walks up to shake hands with the soldier . The identity of the men is not yet known and 9News reports that it is unclear if those involved will face disciplinary action for the stunt .
footage shows a marksman lying on the ground and taking aim at his target . he cuts away to an Afghan soldier with rifles resting on his shoulders . Stands still as both cans are apparently shot by the sniper 50 metres away . The video is believed to have been made at a military installation in turkey .