The sniper s role is unique in that it is the sole means by which a unit can engage point targets at d istances beyond the effective range of the m16 rifle. If you are an avid hunter, precision long range or bench rest shooter then this book is for you. Field manual 23 10 provides doctrinal guidance on the mission, personnel, organization, equipment, training, skills, and employment of the sniper. The latest technologies high quality electronic pubs and forms view u. How well the sniper accomplishes his mission depends on knowledge, understanding and application of various field techniques that allow him to move, hide, observe, and detect targets. M24 malfunctions and corrections section ill, sniper sighting devices.
Chapters cover equipment, marksmanship, field techniques, mission preparation, sniper operations, field communications, trackingcountertracking and sustained training skills. Rigging communication control vehicles august 1999. The sniper has special abilities, training and equipment. Fm2310 has an air of truthiness, but some of them, especially those supposedly written for the special forces to train indigenous guerillas, are just straightout bullshit. A sniper must be highly trained in longrange rifle marksmanship. Around the beleaguered four courts the heavy guns roared. Field manual 2310 provides doctrinal guidance on the mission, personnel, organization, equipment, training, skills, and employment of the sniper. Marine corps infantrymen and reconnaissance marines that have graduated from a u. Headquarters department of the army washington, dc, 17. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Sniping requires the development of basic infantry skills to a high degree of perfection.
Site should be 800 to 1,000 meters long positioned with a. Fm 7100 opposing force doctrinal framework and strategy. This publication supersedes tc 23 14, 14 june 1989. Looking for a pdf of the army sniper manual fm2310. The sniper s role is unique in that it is the sole means by which a unit can engage point targets at distances beyond the effective range of the m16 rifle. Intended users include leaders and designated soldiers who will use this information to successfully integrate light antiarmor weapons into combat operations. The latest technologies high quality electronic pubs and. Chapter 3 us army sniper training fm 2310 marksmanship ar15. Headquarters department of the army washington, dc, 17 august 1994.
This manual covers all aspects of being a sniper in arma 2. Full of information on terminal ballistics methods formulas and fieldcraft in one easy to read book. This role becomes more significant when the target is entrenched or positioned among civili ans, or during riot control missions. Fm 10 23 attp 441 provides tactics, techniques, and procedures for army field feeding operations. Moreover, this document offers greater insight for those who want to understand the role and way a sniper thinks and operates how they provide a unique skill set to benefit the team. United states army counter sniper guide pdf roflcopter2110. Fm 2310 chapter 3 marksmanship sniper marksmanship is an extension of basic rifle marksmanship and focuses on the techniques needed to engage targets at extended ranges. Dublin lay enveloped in darkness but for the dim light of the moon that shone through fleecy clouds, casting a pale light as of approaching dawn over the streets and the dark waters of the liffey.
Food program policy updates 2010 army food service workshop mr. Craft beer positivity books guns range snipers deer hunting coast guard crib. The sniper operations manual, here after referred to as the som, is the. The us armys maneuver center of excellence has released training circular 322. There is a contingency plan for sniper billets at the regimental level as well. This is the basics of being a sniper, from camouflage, to hide positions, sops, even counter sniper insurgency tactics. Air force to 11w354 10 1 has been added only to the cover, title page and table of contents, but applies to all pages. Rigging heavy antitank assault weapon system tow april 2000. Army field manual 2310 sniper training by department of the army paperback online at. Fm 8 10 6 medical evacuation in a theater of operations. Dec 09, 2009 bob crosthwait rated it it was amazing.
Its just chapter 3 out of the us army sniper training fm 2310. This role becomes more significant when the target is entrenched or positioned among civilians, or. Army da administrative publications and forms by the army publishing directorate apd. Im waiting to see if i have to go to a second edition. Sniper teams are currently maintained on an additionalcollateral duty basis within the infantry battalions. His job is to deliver discriminatory highly accurate rifle fire against enemy targets, which cannot be engaged successfully by the rifleman because of range, size, location, fleeting nature, or visibility. Full text of fm 2310 sniper training internet archive. Fm 23 65 c2 change 2 headquarters department of the army washington, dc, 23 december 2002 browning machine gun caliber. The military manuals pdf page is about as comprehensive a source you can find. Fm 2310 17 august 1994 field manual headquarters no. Fm 23 10 17 august 1994 field manual headquarters no.
Remove old pages and in sert new pages as indicated on this page. Army tm 9 1005306 10, dated 23 june 1989, is changed as follows. United states marine corps scout sniper mos 0317, formerly 8541 is a secondary mos military occupational specialty designator of u. Here are the very latest sniper training tactics and techniques as taught by the u. To successfully engage targets at increased distances, the sniper team must be proficient in marksmanship fundamentals and advanced marksmanship skills. It is intended for use by commanders, staffs, trainers, snipers, and soldiers at training posts, army.
Fm 2310, sniper training and operations welcome to the home of the 6. It is intended for use by commanders, staffs, trainers, snipers, and soldiers at training posts, army schools, and units. Survival weapons tactical survival survival skills tactical gear shooting range shooting gear 338 lapua magnum sniper gear sniper training. Team firing techniques a sniper team must be fm 2310 chapter. Army and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Preface this field manual fm provides doctrinal guidance on the mission, personnel, organization, equipment, training, skills, and employment of the sniper. This manual is intended for use by commanders, staffs, instructors, and soldiers at training posts, united states army schools, and units. Scout snipers must earn the rank of lance corporal, be selected by their battalion to join the scout sniper platoon. Army field manualsworld war ii indicates pdf copy army air forces field manuals. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page.
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