Sniper
Sniping skills from the world's elite forces
1st Edition
Published on 25. October 2012
320 pages
978-1-909160-38-5 (ISBN)
Description
The sniper is a lone hunter: to become a special forces sniper requires supreme concentration and extreme self-discipline. SAS and Elite Forces Guide: Sniper examines what it takes to be a special forces elite sniper. It is as important to focus on mental discipline and physical fitness as it is to be able to shoot to Olympic levels of accuracy. You must become an expert in fieldcraft and stalking, and become familiar with nature and the weather. The book describes the psychological makeup of a sniper, what training is required to become an expert marksman, and what weapons are used by special forces snipers today. Using 300 instructive artworks, SAS and Elite Forces: Sniper shows you how special forces units such as the SAS and Delta Force train their most elite soldiers.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Amber Books Ltd
Target group
Interest Age: From 18 to 99 years
Illustrations
Index; Halftones, black and white; Illustrations, black and white
File size
9,00 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-909160-38-5 (9781909160385)
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10/2012
Amber Books
€38.56
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Person
Martin J. Dougherty is the author of Ireland: The Emerald Isle, Greek Myths and Celts, among many other titles. A former defence consultant, he has written numerous books on history and military history, including Vikings: A History of the Norse People, The Wars of the Roses, King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, and Kings & Queens of the Medieval World.
Content
PART ONE: THE SNIPER
Introduction
1. A Brief History of Sniping
PART TWO: THE MAKING OF A SNIPER
2. The Sniper's Place in Modern Infantry Doctrine
3. Snipers in Law Enforcement
4. Sniper Selection and Training
5. Sniper Equipment
6. Marksmanship
PART THREE: SNIPERS IN ACTION
7. Sniper Operations
8. The Sniper in the Field
9. In Proximity to the Enemy
10. The Sniper in Position
11. Tactical Preparation
12. The Effect of the Shot
Final Notes
Appendices
Glossary
Index
Introduction
1. A Brief History of Sniping
PART TWO: THE MAKING OF A SNIPER
2. The Sniper's Place in Modern Infantry Doctrine
3. Snipers in Law Enforcement
4. Sniper Selection and Training
5. Sniper Equipment
6. Marksmanship
PART THREE: SNIPERS IN ACTION
7. Sniper Operations
8. The Sniper in the Field
9. In Proximity to the Enemy
10. The Sniper in Position
11. Tactical Preparation
12. The Effect of the Shot
Final Notes
Appendices
Glossary
Index
