Special Forces Sniper Skills

by Robert Stirling
Special Forces Sniper Skills
Author: Robert Stirling
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 315
Release: 2012-12-20
Genre: History
ISBN: 1782007652
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Special Forces Sniper Skills is a hard hitting account of the men, weapons and techniques used to coldly eliminate high value targets on the battlefield. Though many books have become best-sellers through telling one side of the story – a sniper's experiences, a training manual or a weapons catalogue – none before have combined the whole spectrum of a sniper's life and skills into one gripping book. This book examines the role of the sniper, and the unique skills employed, when serving as part of a Special Forces unit including the British SAS, the US Navy Seals and the Russian Spetznaz. The book is illustrated with photographs of every aspect of the sniper's trade and stories from the real-life experiences of the author's comrades: men who have served in almost every overt and covert conflict since World War II.

Illustrated Manual of Sniper Skills

by Mark Spicer
Illustrated Manual of Sniper Skills
Author: Mark Spicer
Publisher: Pen and Sword
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2016-11-30
Genre: History
ISBN: 1473884527
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This heavily illustrated manual provides a timely, in-depth review of the art of sniping in war and antiterrorist environments. Drawing on a vast, firsthand knowledge of sniper skills, former British Army sniper and sniper instructor Mark Spicer describes the role of the sniper in peace and in war, in reconnaissance and counter-surveillance, in cities, in vehicles, at night and by day. He presents crucial information about training and equipment, judgment and positioning, details of great relevance to professional marksmen, both military and law enforcement. This comprehensive manual will also be of interest to hunters, weapons enthusiasts, competition shooters, and paintball participants. The book is complimented by 280 full color illustrations, diagrams, and related information.

Sniper Elite

by Rob Maylor
Sniper Elite
Author: Rob Maylor
Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014-09-30
Genre: History
ISBN: 9781250008596
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A gritty, no-holds-barred, behind-the-scenes memoir of life as one of the world's top snipers Sniper Elite takes readers inside the closed world of the elite Special Forces sniper, detailing the dark art of sniping and touching on the history of the world's greatest marksmen. As one of Australia's most highly trained and successful combat marksmen, Rob Maylor tells the story of his years on the front lines, from his early service with the Royal Marines in Northern Ireland to action in Iraq and Afghanistan, where he was involved in some of the heaviest fighting in the conflict. He also chronicles his near-death experience in a Blackhawk helicopter that crashed off Fiji, killing two of his friends, and how he would walk for hours, sometimes days, through hostile country until he found the right position. Then, when the moment was right, he aimed-and with absolute precision, put the bullet just where it was going to have the most effect. Filled with dark humor and the almost-religious sense of brotherhood within such an exclusive group of warriors, this is an explosive and revealing combat memoir-and an inside look at the shadowy world of the modern sniper. "Maylor toured the world, enduring surprisingly grueling exercises from the Arctic to the jungle...training, horseplay and nuts-and-bolts military minutiae along with the usual fireworks." -Kirkus Reviews This edition of the book is the deluxe, tall rack mass market paperback.

The Ultimate Sniper

by Major John Plaster
The Ultimate Sniper
Author: Major John Plaster
Publisher: paladin Press
Total Pages: 584
Release: 2006-01-01
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 9781581604948
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Through revised text, new photos, specialised illustrations, updated charts and additional information sidebars, The Ultimate Sniper once again thoroughly details the three great skill areas of sniping; marksmanship, fieldcraft and tactics.

Navy SEAL Sniper

by Glen Doherty
Navy SEAL Sniper
Author: Glen Doherty
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 435
Release: 2013-03-08
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1626361991
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The sniper is a battlefield threat second to none. Mastering the art of marksmanship is critical but is only part of what makes a Navy SEAL sniper. Snipers must be able to apply the craft in an urban environment or alone on a hostile mountain top with equal effectiveness. Today’s sniper must not just leverage technological advances but also have the foreknowledge to select the best rifle and gear for the mission. Increasingly, he must have the mental toughness to adapt to a constantly changing environment, gather intelligence, and truly act as a force multiplier. In this comprehensive look through the eyes of former Navy SEAL sniper instructor Brandon Webb and fellow Navy SEAL snipers Chris Kyle and Glen Doherty, the authors reveal not just the fundamentals of marksmanship but also the science of shooting, stalking, and camouflage and how technological advances have changed the training and increased the effectiveness of the modern sniper. Including maritime, helicopter, and urban sniper operations, this updated edition also goes into detail on the latest research, development, testing, and evaluation of weapons and optics. From the basics like compensating for wind and bullet drop, to camouflage and placing yourself or your team in the best position to take a photo or pull a trigger, Webb and Doherty cover the critical elements that comprise the twenty-first century sniper.

Sniper Training FM 23-10

by Department of the Army
Sniper Training FM 23-10
Author: Department of the Army
Publisher: CreateSpace
Total Pages: 330
Release: 2014-11-01
Genre:
ISBN: 9781505261820
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The United States Army sniper is a specially selected volunteer highly trained in advanced marksmanship and Fieldcraft skills. He can support special operations missions and is able to engage selected targets from concealed positions at ranges and under conditions that are not possible for the normal rifleman. The sniper's skill acts as a force multiplier, where the mission is two-fold: (1) to eliminate high-value tactical targets on the battlefield, and (2) act as observer gathering intelligence. Field Manual 23-10 provides doctrinal guidance on the mission, personnel, organization, equipment, training, skills, and employment of the Sniper. This manual is intended for use by commanders, staffs, instructors, and soldiers at training posts, United States Army schools, and units. FM 23-10 addresses three distinct audiences: Commanders. It provides specific guidance on the nature, role, candidate selection, organization, and employment of sniper personnel. Trainers. It provides a reference for developing training programs. Snipers. It contains detailed information on the fundamental knowledge, skills, and employment methods of snipers throughout the entire operational continuum."

FM 3-05. 222 Special Forces Sniper Training and Employment

by DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY. SPECIAL OPERATIONS PRESS. HEADQUARTERS
FM 3-05. 222 Special Forces Sniper Training and Employment
Author: DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY. SPECIAL OPERATIONS PRESS. HEADQUARTERS
Publisher:
Total Pages: 494
Release: 2015-12-31
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9781626544475
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The Special Forces sniper is a selected volunteer specially trained in advanced marksmanship and field craft skills. He can support special operations missions and is able to engage selected targets from concealed positions at ranges and under conditions that are not possible for the normal rifleman. This field manual provides doctrinal guidance on the mission, personnel, organization, equipment, training, skills, and employment of the Special Forces sniper. It describes those segments of sniping that are unique to Special Forces soldiers and those portions of conventional sniping that are necessary to train indigenous forces. It is intended for use by commanders, staffs, instructors, and soldiers at training posts, United States Army schools, and units. This manual addresses three distinct audiences: Commanders - It provides specific guidance on the nature, role, candidate selection, organization, and employment of sniper personnel. Trainers - It provides a reference for developing training programs. Snipers - It contains detailed information on the fundamental knowledge, skills, and employment methods of snipers throughout the entire operational continuum. The most common measurements that the sniper uses are expressed throughout the text and in many cases are US standard terms rather than metric. Appendix A consists of conversion tables that may be used when mission requirements or environments change. Readers interested in related titles from The U.S. Army will also want to see: Army Guerrilla Warfare Handbook (ISBN: 9781626542730) Army Guide to Boobytraps (ISBN: 9781626544703) Army Improvised Munitions Handbook (ISBN: 9781626542679) Army Leadership Field Manual FM 22-100 (ISBN: 9781626544291) Army M-1 Garand Technical Manual (ISBN: 9781626543300) Army Physical Readiness Training with Change FM 7-22 (ISBN: 9781626544017) Army Special Forces Guide to Unconventional Warfare (ISBN: 9781626542709) Army Survival Manual FM 21-76 (ISBN: 9781626544413) Army/Marine Corps Counterinsurgency Field Manual (ISBN: 9781626544246) Map Reading and Land Navigation FM 3-25.26 (ISBN: 9781626542983) Ranger Handbook SH 21-76 (ISBN: 9781626545199) Rigging Techniques, Procedures, and Applications FM 5-125 (ISBN: 9781626544338) The Infantry Rifle Platoon and Squad FM 3-21.8 / 7-8 (ISBN: 9781626544277) Understanding Rigging (ISBN: 9781626544673)

U. S. Army Werewolf Sniper Manual

by Cole Louison
U. S. Army Werewolf Sniper Manual
Author: Cole Louison
Publisher: Lyons Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2010
Genre: Sniping (Military science)
ISBN: 9781599219875
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This illustrated field manual, prepared by the Department of the Army, provides information needed to train and equip werewolf snipers and to aid them in their werewolf extermination missions and operations. The werewolf sniper has special abilities, training, and equipment. His job is to deliver highly accurate rifle fire against lycanthropic enemy targets. Werewolf sniping requires knowledge of lycanthrope tracking and the development of basic infantry skills to a high degree of perfection. A werewolf sniper's training incorporates a wide variety of subjects designed to increase his effectiveness and to ensure his survival in werewolf territory during the full moon. U.S. Army Werewolf Sniper Manual covers: Personnel Selection * Silver Shooter and Wolfwatchman Responsibilities * Hunting Party Firing Techniques * W24 Swiper Weapon System * Ammunition * Wolf-Sniper Sighting Devices and Other Equipment * Markswolfmanship and Ballistics * Effects of Weather * Swiper Data Book, aka the Hunting Log * Camouflage and Movement * Swiper Positions * Observation * Fur-Ball Target Detection and Selection * Mission Preparation * Operations: Insertion, Execution, Extraction, and Recovery * Communications * Werewolf Tracking/Countertracking or Nuclear Weapons

SAS and Elite Forces Guide Sniper

by Martin Dougherty
SAS and Elite Forces Guide Sniper
Author: Martin Dougherty
Publisher: Lyons Press
Total Pages: 320
Release: 2018-08
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 9781493036752
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A practical manual for sniping