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The Official US Army Special Forces Sniper Handbook: Full Size Edition
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475+ pages of SF long-range precision rifle marksmanship content: everything you need at your fingertips, no omissions.
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The Official US Army Special Forces Sniper Handbook: Full Size Edition
Discover the Unique Secrets of the Elite Long Range Shooter: 450+ Pages, Big 8.5" x 11" Size (FM 3-05.222 / TC 31-32 / TC 18-32)
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DISCOVER THE UNIQUE SECRETS OF THE ELITE LONG RANGE SHOOTER
- Largest format available anywhere - giant 8.5" x 11" - LARGE, CLEAR PRINT
- 450+ PAGES - COMPLETE & UNABRIDGED
- The indispensable manual for service personnel, civilian contractors, law enforcement, competition shooters, hunters, preppers, and more.
- Created and trusted by the United States Special Operations community
- Essential reference for the bookshelf or range bag of any long-range marksman, particularly the M24 Sniper Weapons System, Leupold M3A scope, and Barrett M82A1 .50-cal Sniper Weapon System operator and instructor.
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- THE SPECIAL FORCES SNIPER: MISSION, SELECTION, QUALIFICATIONS, SNIPER TEAM, ORGANIZATION & TRAINING
- EQUIPMENT: SNIPER WEAPONS SYSTEM, SIGHTS & SCOPES, AMMUNITION, OBSERVATION, TEAM EQUIPMENT, CARE, CLEANING & TROUBLESHOOTING
- MARKSMANSHIP TRAINING: FIRING POSITIONS, TEAM FIRING, SIGHTING & AIMING, BREATH & TRIGGER CONTROL, ERROR DETECTION & CORRECTION, APPLICATION OF FIRE, BALLISTICS, SNIPER DATA BOOK, MOVING TARGET ENGAGEMENT & ERROR CORRECTION, SNAP TARGETS, FIRING THROUGH OBSTACLES & BARRIERS, COLD BORE FIRST-SHOT HIT, LIMITED VISIBILITY FIRING, NUCLEAR, BIOLOGICAL & CHEMICAL FIRING
- FIELD SKILLS: CAMOUFLAGE, COVER & CONCEALMENT, INDIVIDUAL & TEAM MOVEMENT, TRACKING & COUNTERTRACKING, OBSERVATION & TARGET DETECTION, RANGE ESTIMATION, HIDE SELECTION & PREPARATION, SNIPER RANGE CARD, OBSERVATION LOG & MILITARY SKETCH
- EMPLOYMENT: METHODS, PLANNING, ORGANIZATION, COMMAND & CONTROL, TARGET ANALYSIS, SUPPORT, COUNTERSNIPER, OFFENSIVE, DEFENSIVE & CIVIL DISTURBANCE OPS.
- SNIPER OPERATIONS IN URBAN TERRAIN
- WEIGHTS, MEASURES, CONVERSION TABLES
- MISSION-ESSENTIAL TASKS LIST
- SUSTAINMENT
- MISSION PACKING
- M82A1 CAL-.50 SNIPER WEAPON SYSTEM
- FOREIGN/NONSTANDARD SNIPER WEAPON SYSTEMS
- SNIPER RIFLE SCOPES
- BALLISTICS CHART
- SNIPER TRAINING EXERCISES
- RANGE ESTIMATION TABLE
- SNIPER'S LOGBOOK
- TRICKS OF THE TRADE
- SNIPER TEAM DEBRIEFING FORMAT
- SNIPER RANGE COMPLEX
- AERIAL PLATFORMS
- GLOSSARY, BIBLIOGRAPHY & INDEX
Feared by many, observed by few: the Special Forces Sniper is a superbly-trained covert marksman and intelligence-gathering asset capable of neutralizing high-value targets and influencing the field of battle like no other soldier.
Special Forces operations frequently require uniquely clandestine and unusual techniques, demanding quick thinking, cunning, creativity and highly unconventional skills of the operator. Therefore, this book contains a truly breathtaking array and depth of valuable information for the aspirant or experienced long-range combat shooter, available in no other publication, encompassing the entirety of the Special Forces Sniper's wide-ranging and ever-changing mission.
The art of the true sniper is about more than marksmanship - it is about becoming the preeminent, untouchable, invisible but supremely effective force on the field of combat.
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ISBN/SKU: 1976146216
SpecOps,FM 3-05.222, Manual, Guide, FM
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Before You Buy
Q: Who is this book for?
A: This handbook is a strong choice for military personnel, law-enforcement professionals, long-range shooters, competition shooters, hunters, instructors, researchers, and readers interested in the specialized role of the U.S. Army Special Forces sniper. It is particularly valuable for those who want a much broader treatment of sniper operations than marksmanship alone.
Q: What does the handbook cover?
A: It covers the Special Forces sniper mission, selection and training, equipment, sniper weapon systems, optics, ammunition, ballistics, firing techniques, camouflage, concealment, movement, tracking and countertracking, observation, range estimation, hide construction, mission planning, countersniper operations, urban operations, training exercises, sustainment, and mission preparation.
Q: Is this mainly a long-range shooting manual?
A: No. Precision marksmanship is a major part of the book, but Special Forces sniping also involves reconnaissance, observation, intelligence gathering, concealment, movement, target analysis, planning, fieldcraft, and operating independently or in very small teams. The handbook treats these skills as parts of one integrated role.
Q: What makes Special Forces sniper training different from conventional sniper training?
A: Special Forces personnel may operate in unusually independent, clandestine, and unconventional environments, so the handbook places particular emphasis on adaptability, fieldcraft, planning, observation, intelligence, and problem-solving as well as shooting ability. The sniper is treated as both a precision marksman and a specialized reconnaissance asset.
Q: Does the book cover specific sniper weapon systems?
A: Yes. It includes substantial material relating to the M24 Sniper Weapon System, the Barrett M82A1 .50-caliber system, optics and scopes, ammunition, ballistics, maintenance, and other standard and nonstandard sniper weapons. It also includes material on foreign weapon systems and equipment.
Q: Is it suitable for civilian long-range shooters?
A: Yes. Some sections are necessarily military-specific, but the material on ballistics, range estimation, observation, optics, shooting positions, moving targets, cold-bore shots, equipment, data books, and environmental conditions is highly relevant to serious civilian precision shooters.
Q: How does this differ from the standard Army sniper manual?
A: This handbook is specifically oriented toward Special Forces operations and therefore extends beyond conventional sniper doctrine into areas associated with unconventional warfare, independent operations, specialized mission planning, foreign and nonstandard equipment, and the broader reconnaissance role of the Special Forces sniper.
Q: Does it contain practical training and reference material?
A: Yes. In addition to explanatory chapters, the book includes training exercises, range-estimation tables, ballistics information, logbook material, mission-essential tasks, debriefing formats, mission-packing guidance, range-complex information, conversion tables, and other practical reference material.
Q: Why choose the full-size edition?
A: This is a substantial manual of more than 450 pages containing dense technical text, tables, diagrams, and reference material. The full 8.5 × 11-inch format gives that content considerably more room than a compact reproduction, making it better suited to serious study, range use, and repeated reference.
Publication Details & Specifications
| Format | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Series | Carlile Military Library |
| Official designations | FM 3-05.222 / TC 31-32 / TC 18-32 |
| Edition | Full-size, large-print edition |
| Print length | 478 pages |
| Dimensions | 8.5 × 0.96 × 11 inches |
| Item weight | Approximately 2.42 pounds |
| Language | English |
| Publication date | September 5, 2017 |
| ISBN-10 | 1976146216 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1976146213 |
| Content | Complete and unabridged |
| Weapons systems covered | M24 Sniper Weapon System, Barrett M82A1 .50-caliber Sniper Weapon System, and foreign/nonstandard sniper weapon systems |
| Optics covered | Leupold M3A scope and other sniper rifle scopes |
| Marksmanship coverage | Firing positions, sighting and aiming, breath and trigger control, ballistics, moving targets, limited-visibility firing, cold-bore first-shot hits, and engagement through obstacles and barriers |
| Field skills | Camouflage, concealment, movement, tracking and countertracking, observation, target detection, range estimation, hides, range cards, observation logs, and military sketches |
| Operational coverage | Sniper employment, planning, command and control, target analysis, countersniper operations, offensive and defensive operations, urban terrain, aerial platforms, and team debriefing |
| Reference material | Includes ballistics charts, training exercises, range-estimation tables, sniper logbook material, mission-essential tasks, glossary, bibliography, and index |
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