scout sniper
Reconnaissance precision shooter
A scout sniper is a military specialist trained in both reconnaissance and precision long-range shooting.
The term is most associated with U.S.
Marine Corps units, where scout snipers operate in small teams to gather intelligence and eliminate high-value targets from concealed positions.
The dual role emphasizes fieldcraft, observation, and marksmanship: The scout sniper team spent three days in position before taking the shot.
- marksmanPrecision shooter
- rifleLong-barreled shoulder weapon
- camouflageConcealment through visual blending
- ghillieScottish outdoor servant
- ghillie suitLeafy camouflage garment
spotter · forward observer · concealment · crosshairs · recon · precision · scope · stalking · observation · target · kill zone · prone · long-range · hide · ballistics · reconnaissance · patience · stealth
scout snipermachine gunner
Soldier operating automatic weapon
artilleryman · breacher · mortar crew · grenadier · mortar team
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