SAS and Elite Forces Sniper Guide : Fieldcraft and Skills for Becoming a Military Sharpshooter

by Martin J. Dougherty

• ISBN13: 9780762782840
• ISBN10: 0762782846
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2012-10-16
• Publisher: Lyons Press

Summary

SAS and Elite Forces Sniper Guide 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 Sniper Guideshows how special forces units such as the Army Rangers, Navy Seals, SAS, and Delta Force train their most elite soldiers. Martin J. Dougherty specializes in military and defense who has written on subjects ranging from naval weapons to personal security and self-defense. He is author of Small Arms: From the Civil War to the Present Day Unarmed Combat, and Extreme Unarmed Combat.

Author Biography

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