Sniper: Sniping skills from the world's elite forces

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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Sniper: Sniping skills from the world's elite forces

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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Sniper: Sniping skills from the world's elite forces

Sniper: Sniping skills from the world's elite forces

by Martin J Dougherty
Sniper: Sniping skills from the world's elite forces

Sniper: Sniping skills from the world's elite forces

by Martin J Dougherty

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Overview

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.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781909160385
Publisher: Amber Books
Publication date: 10/25/2012
Series: SAS & Elite Forces Handbook
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 320
File size: 9 MB
Age Range: 18 Years

About the Author

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.

Table of Contents

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

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