SAS and Elite Forces Guide Sniper

Sniping Skills From The World's Elite Forces

Martin Dougherty

Only the best of the best attain a place in the world of elite military forces – and only the best of these become master marksmen. What type of personality makes the best sniper, how are they trained, and what weapons do these elite warriors use to carry out their mission? With 300 illustrations, SAS and Elite Forces Guide: Sniper shows how special forces units such as the Army Rangers, Navy SEALs, SAS, and Delta Force train their most elite soldiers.

Includes:

Sniper weapons * Marksmanship * Camouflage * Shooting positions * Equipment * Concealment * Observation Kills * Teamwork * Reconnaissance and Scouting * Using Terrain * Counter-Sniping * Target Acquisition

Globe Pequot / Lyons Press

Pages: 320 • Trim: 5 x 7

978-1-4930-3675-2 • Paperback • August 2018 • $21.95 • (£16.99)

978-1-4930-3676-9 • eBook • August 2018 • $19.99 • (£14.99)

Series: SAS

Subjects: Reference / Handbooks & Manuals, Reference / Personal & Practical Guides

SAS and Elite Forces Guide Sniper

Sniping Skills From The World's Elite Forces

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Summary

Only the best of the best attain a place in the world of elite military forces – and only the best of these become master marksmen. What type of personality makes the best sniper, how are they trained, and what weapons do these elite warriors use to carry out their mission? With 300 illustrations, SAS and Elite Forces Guide: Sniper shows how special forces units such as the Army Rangers, Navy SEALs, SAS, and Delta Force train their most elite soldiers.

Includes:

Sniper weapons * Marksmanship * Camouflage * Shooting positions * Equipment * Concealment * Observation Kills * Teamwork * Reconnaissance and Scouting * Using Terrain * Counter-Sniping * Target Acquisition

Details

Globe Pequot / Lyons Press

Pages: 320 • Trim: 5 x 7

978-1-4930-3675-2 • Paperback • August 2018 • $21.95 • (£16.99)

978-1-4930-3676-9 • eBook • August 2018 • $19.99 • (£14.99)

Series: SAS

Subjects: Reference / Handbooks & Manuals, Reference / Personal & Practical Guides

Author

Martin J. Dougherty is a freelance writer specialising in military and defence topics. His published work deals with subjects ranging from naval weapons to personal security and self-defence. He is author of Small Arms: From the Civil War to the Present Day, Warriors of the World: The Ancient Warrior, and Weapons and Fighting Techniques of the Medieval Warrior. Dougherty has also written books on personal self defence, including Unarmed Combat (2010) and Extreme Unarmed Combat (2012).

Table of Contents

PART 1: THE SNIPER
            The Role of the Sniper
            A Brief History of Sniping
            The Sniper’s Place in Modern Infantry Doctrine
            Military Snipers, Designated Marksmen and Sharpshooters
            Snipers in Law Enforcement
            Effects of Bullet Wounds on the Human Body
            The Psychological Effect of Sniping

PART 2: THE MAKING OF A SNIPER
            Psychological Requirements
            Basic Training and Selection
            Marksmanship
                        Shooting Positions
                        Bullet Drop
                        Wind Conditions
                        Moving Targets
            Observation Skills
            Concealment Skills
            Escape and Evasion

PART 3: SNIPERS IN ACTION
            Sniper Tactics
                        Target Selection
                        Range Cards
                        Tactical Preparation
Adapting to the Terrain
                        Open Country
                        Forest and Jungle
                        Mountains and the Arctic
                        Urban Terrain
            Sniper Operations
                        Sniper Teams
                        Overwatch and Security
                        Reconnaissance and Scouting
                        Counter-Sniper Operations
            Taking the Shot
                        Rules of Engagement
                        Collateral Risks
            Specialist Applications
                        Disabling Vehicles
                        Anti-Materiel Shooting
                        Hostage Situations

Index