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The traditional definition of a sniper is an infantry soldier especially skilled in field craft and marksmanship who kills
selected enemies from concealment with a rifle at large distances. Typically and ideally, a proficient sniper approaches an
unaware enemy presence, uses a single bullet per target, and withdraws without being seen. The word originates from the snipe,
a game bird difficult for hunters to sneak up on.
Typical sniper missions include reconnaissance and surveillance, anti-sniper, killing enemy commanders, selecting targets
of opportunity, and even anti-matériel tasks (destruction of military equipment), which tend to require use of rifles in the
larger calibres such as .50 BMG (Browning Machine Gun) and .338 Lapua. Snipers have of late been increasingly demonstrated
as useful by U.S. and U.K. forces in the recent Iraq campaign in a fire support role to cover the movement of infantry, especially
in urban areas.
The military need for consistency is highest when a sniper is taking the first shot against an enemy who is unaware of
the sniper's presence. At this point, high-priority targets such as enemy snipers, officers, and critical equipment are most
prominent and can be accurately targetted. A sniper must know where his bullet will hit when shooting with a hot or cold barrel,
when shooting in different temperatures, and at different altitudes. Once the first shot has been fired, the enemy will take
cover or attempt to locate the sniper, and attacking strategic targets is difficult or impossible.
The current record for longest range sniper kill is 2,430 metres (7,972 ft), accomplished by a Canadian sniper Master
Corporal Aaron Perry in 2002, during the invasion of Afghanistan, using a .50 BMG (12.7 mm) McMillan bolt-action rifle. This
meant that the round had a flight time of four seconds, and a drop of 44.5 m (146 ft). The previous record was held by Carlos
Hathcock, achieved during the Vietnam War, at a distance of 2,250 m.
Delta Snipers will provide cover for the Rangers and Knights units into battle.
Squad Leader
Col. MK Honorguards
Squad Members
2nd Lt. SoS Sniper7
Ssgt. Brute69
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Silent Sacrifice
I do not enjoy existing this way,
Hiding in shadows from the light of day.
Unseen by those I see yet felt by those I touch,
I live in a world where war governs much.
With my weapon in hand and many faces in my head,
I look them in the eyes, those who's blood I'll shed.
For I feel no pain and I feel no hate,
Towards those who's life I'm about to take.
I am the hand of God; I am the dealer of fate.
From a distance, in the trees and shadows I wait.
With a round in the chamber and the bolt locked tight,
I look them in the eyes through my telescopic sight.
They do not see me; they have nothing to say,
To the sniper in the bushes 500 yards away.
They live their life with no care in the world.
They know nothing of the sniper-rifle I hold.
I touch the trigger and I say goodbye,
The man in my sights is about to die.
He crumples like paper as the round hits his head,
I feel no pain, no regrets to be said
I move on to the next, he falls just as fast,
I aim for my targets; I make every round last.
As the bodies pile up, in the shadows I disappear,
My job here is finished, my conscience remains clear.
As a sniper, with many faces burned in my mind, there's no joy living this way,
But for my brothers-in-arms, who's lives I hold dear, it is a sacrifice I'll gladly pay.
-Delta Sniper
Created By: Airforce LT, Mass Aff1iction, and MasterSgt Bubba also Eagle1 AirForce
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