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In'Sniper and Counter Sniper Tactics,'the U.S. Department of Defense presents a comprehensive examination of specialized military strategies tailored for snipers and their countermeasures. This authoritative text combines rigorous military analysis with practical field applications, focusing on the latest tactics and technologies utilized in modern combat. Written in a concise and accessible style, it serves as both a guide for tactical operations and a valuable resource for military professionals seeking to enhance their understanding of asymmetric warfare and sniper operations amidst evolving conflict scenarios. The U.S. Department of Defense, as the principal archiving and research agency for the United States military, draws upon years of operational experience and historical data in crafting this volume. The collaborative effort behind this work includes contributions from seasoned experts in military strategy, counterinsurgency, and advanced weaponry. This institutional background enables the text to address contemporary challenges in warfare while taking into account past lessons learned from conflicts. I highly recommend'Sniper and Counter Sniper Tactics'not only for military personnel but also for scholars of military studies, historians, and anyone interested in the complexities of modern warfare. Its methodical approaches and insights make it an essential read for those seeking to understand the dynamics between snipers and their adversaries in both historical and contemporary contexts.

The years since 9/11 have seen major changes in the way snipers are employed on the modern battlefield, alongside an incredibly rapid evolution in their weapons, equipment and training.This book covers the 14 years of near-constant warfare since the dawn of the 21st century, documenting where, when and how snipers have been deployed; their rifles, optics and their ancillary equipment such as laser range finders; their training and tactics and accounts of real-life operations involving sniper teams. The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have reaffirmed the importance of snipers in both conventional and unconventional warfare, and this study covers these developments in depth, as well as looking at the role of the sniper in police and counterterrorism environments.

In Super Snipers, the editors of Soldier of Fortune show readers the ways of the expert sniper in forty stories from those who have mastered the craft. Becoming an elite sniper involves more than learning how to shoot. Snipers need to know how to judge terrain, wind, and sometimes even the curve of the Earth. They train their eyes to spot enemy movement in the distance and to never hesitate. A sniper is more that a finger behind a trigger; he is a scout, a scientist, a strategist, and the support group for a platoon.Super Snipers brings you into the world of some of the most accomplished snipers. From Finland to Iraq, Korea to Somalia, Soldier of Fortune Magazine provides forty stories directly from the eyes and minds of the snipers who made the kills. These trained marksmen describe their method of calculating, aiming, and taking the perfect shot, all the way down to the type of chewing tobacco they prefer. Some of the super snipers in this collection include: Chris Kyle (American Sniper)Major Charles GreeneSergeant Dan MillsGunnery Sergeant Jack CoughlinRobert K. BrownAnd many more!Every sniper—just like every situation that calls for a sniper—is unique, and Super Snipers will show you every step of the way, as you find the target, narrow the scope, and take the shot.

Special Forces Sniper Skills is a hard-hitting account of the soldiers, 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: soldiers who have served in almost every overt and covert conflict since World War II.