Vojenské rozhledy / Czech Military Review Nr. 3/2007: 135-149
Potential Deployment of Snipers in ACR OperationsMilitary professional
The article deals with duties of a sniper and a military observer, sharp shooting at long distances, movement at areas in which operations are being carried out. Snipers are trained marksmen who are specialized in sniping the enemy. They are usually sited away form the main force, so that they can concentrate on shooting at selected targets instead of being drawn into general firefight. They are also less likely to be affected when the main force comes under artillery fire. The modern sniper is not alone, he is usually employed in team of two. The author also describes rifles and other weapons and equipments snipers are armed. The article is supplemented by graphs and tablets.
Keywords: doctrines,armed forces of the czech republic,combat activity,mechanized corps,tactics,forces development
Published: September 15, 2007 Show citation
