Sniper  Fieldcraft

A sniper's ability to conduct field operations usually comes from his experience as a line infantry soldier or , as in my case ,a scout .  From "simple" missions like raids and ambushes a soldier learns the basics of  camouflage , cover and concealment , movement and land navigation , constructing and occupying fighting positions . From recon and surveillance missions as a scout an infantryman learns stealthiness and patience . Learning all of these traits are important to a soldier who hopes to enter a sniper team and further develop these skills .

Skills he develops as a sniper team member include stalking , target detection , advanced marksmanship , range estimation , and calling wind.

PSYOPS (Psychological Operations) has put my stealth and patience to the test.  Yes those are loud speakers on my back.

Me in happier days covered in sweat, mud, and face paint.  Note the strange combination of street vendors and helicopters in the background.  You gotta love the third world.

A recent photo of me, my tree tux (ghillie suit), and my personal rifle, a modified Remington model 700 VSSF, chambered in .308 Winchester.  

Sniper in overwhite camoflauge.

The spotter is the part of the sniper team that may engage targets defensively to break contact.  This spotter has 13 magazines at hand as well as pyro.  Sometimes a good defense is a strong offense.

You don't have to be crazy to do this job but it helps.  

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