countersniper
Eliminates enemy marksmen
Countersniper refers to tactics, personnel, or equipment designed to detect and neutralize enemy snipers.
A countersniper unit protects high-value targets or secures an area against sniper threats: Countersniper teams were positioned on rooftops along the parade route.
The term functions as both adjective and noun: countersniper operations, countersniper rifle, The countesnipers scanned the windows.
Systematic observation of subjects
- observationAttentive watching or remark
- spotterSafety backup person
- reconnaissanceInformation-gathering before action
- trackingMonitoring location over time
intelligence · monitoring · vigilance · lookout · sentry · overwatch · binoculars · radar
Protective surveillance position
- positioningArranging in specific locations
- concealmentAct of hiding something
- ambushSurprise strike from concealment
- flankingAt the sides of
infiltration · evasion · misdirection · decoy · suppression · movement · maneuver · stealth
Long-barreled shoulder weapon
- scopeExtent or range
- rangefinderInstrument measuring observer-to-target distance
- bipodTwo-legged stabilizing mount
- suppressorDevice that inhibits output
infrared · ammunition · caliber · tripod
Accuracy of measurement
Resistant to gunfire
- barricadeObstacle blocking a path
- evacuationRemoval from danger
- coverProtect by overlaying
- shieldingProtecting from harm
surveillance
Systematic observation of subjects
- observationAttentive watching or remark
- spotterSafety backup person
- reconnaissanceInformation-gathering before action
tracking · intelligence · monitoring · vigilance · lookout · sentry · overwatch · binoculars · radar
overwatch
Protective surveillance position
- positioningArranging in specific locations
- concealmentAct of hiding something
- ambushSurprise strike from concealment
flanking · infiltration · evasion · misdirection · decoy · suppression · movement · maneuver · stealth · hide
rifle
Long-barreled shoulder weapon
- scopeExtent or range
- rangefinderInstrument measuring observer-to-target distance
- bipodTwo-legged stabilizing mount
suppressor · infrared · ammunition · caliber · tripod
precision
Accuracy of measurement
bulletproof
Resistant to gunfire
- barricadeObstacle blocking a path
- evacuationRemoval from danger
- coverProtect by overlaying