Table of Contents PREFACE
CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION-Mission-Organization-Personnel Selection Criteria-Sniper and Observer Responsibilities-Team Firing Techniques
CHAPTER 2 - EQUIPMENTI - M24 Sniper Weapon System-Operations and Functions-Inspection-Care and Maintenance-Disassembly-Loading and Unloading-StorageII - Ammunition-Types and Characteristic-Round-Count Book-M24 Malfunctions and CorrectionsIII - Sniper Sighting Devices-M3A Scope-Iron SightsIV - Other Equipment-M16A1/A2 Rifle with M203 Grenade Launcher-Image Intensification and Infrared Devices-M49 Observation Telescope-M19 Binoculars-M22 Binoculars-Other Sniper EquipmentV - Communications Equipment-AN/PRC-77 Radio-AN/PRC-104A Radio Transceiver-AN/PRC-119 Radio
CHAPTER 3 - MARKSMANSHIPI - Fundamentals-Steady Position Elements-Aiming-Breath Control-Trigger Control-Follow-Through-Calling the Shot-Integrated Act of FiringII - Ballistics-Types of Ballistics-Terminology-Effects on Trajectory-Angle FiringIII - Effects of Weather-Wind Classification-Wind Velocity-Conversion of Wind Velocity to Minutes of Angle-Effects of Light-Effects of Temperature-Effects of HumidityIV - Sniper Data Book-Entries-AnalysisV - Holdoff-Elevation-WindageVI - Engagement of Moving Targets-Techniques-Common Errors-Calculation of LeadsSection VII - Nuclear, Biological, Chemical-Protective Mask-Mission-Oriented Protection Posture
CHAPTER 4 - FIELD TECHNIQUESI - Camouflage-Target Indicators-Basic Methods-Types of Camouflage-Ghillie Suit-Field-Expedient Camouflage-Cover and ConcealmentII - Movement-Rules of Movement-Individual Movement Techniques-Sniper Team Movement and NavigationIII - Selection, Occupation, and Construction of Sniper Positions-Selection-Occupation-Construction-Positions in Urban TerrainIV - Observation-Hasty and Detailed Searches-Elements of Observation-Twilight Techniques-Night Techniques-Illumination AidsV - Target Detection and Selection-Target Indexing-Target Selection-Key TargetVI - Range Estimation-Factors Affecting Range Estimation-Range Estimation Methods-Laser Range Finder-Estimation GuidelinesVII - Information Records-Range Card-Military Sketch-Sniper Data Book
CHAPTER 5 - MISSION PREPARATIONI - Planning and Coordination-Mission Alert-Warning Order-Tentative Plan-Coordination Checklists-Completion of Plan-Operation Order-Briefback-Equipment Check-Final Inspection-Rehearsals-Final Preparations-Preparation of Debriefing-Countersniper Operation-Reaction to Enemy Sniper FireII - Mission Packing Lists-Arms and Ammunition-Special Equipment-Uniforms and Equipment-Optional Equipment-Special Tools and Equipment (MOUT)-Additional Equipment Transport
CHAPTER 6 - OPERATIONSI - Insertion-Planning Insertion-Air Insertion-Amphibious Insertion-Land Insertion-Vehicle InsertionII - Execution-Movement to Target Area-Occupation of Position-Site Selection-Reports-Movement to Extraction SiteIII - Extraction and Recovery-Planning-Evasion and Escape Plan-Air or Water Extraction-Land Exfiltration-Vehicle Extraction-Recovery
CHAPTER 7 - COMMUNICATIONSI - Field-Expedient AntennasII - Radio Operations Under Unusual ConditionsIII - Communications Format
CHAPTER 8 - TRACKING/COUNTERTRACKINGI - TrackingII - Countertracking
CHAPTER 9 - SNIPER SUSTAINMENT TRAINING
APPENDIX A - SNIPER WEAPONS OF THE WORLD
APPENDIX B - M21 SNIPER WEAPON SYSTEM
GLOSSARY
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