US Army Sniper Manual

FM 23-10.Sniper Training
CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION
1-1. Mission
1-2. Organization
1-3. Personnel Selection Criteria
1-4. Sniper and Observer Responsibilities
1-5. Team Firing Techniques
CHAPTER 2 - EQUIPMENT
Section I - M24 Sniper Weapon System
2-1. Operations and Functions
2-2. Inspection
2-3. Care and Maintenance
2-4. Disassembly
2-5. Loading and Unloading
2-6. Storage
Section II - Ammunition
2-7. Types and Characteristic
2-8. Round-Count Book
2-9. M24 Malfunctions and Corrections
Section III - Sniper Sighting Devices
2-10. M3A Scope
2-11. Iron Sights
Section IV - Other Equipment
2-12. M16A1/A2 Rifle with M203 Grenade Launcher
2-13. Image Intensification and Infrared Devices
2-14. M49 Observation Telescope
2-15. M19 Binoculars
2-16. M22 Binoculars
2-17. Other Sniper Equipment
Section V - Communications Equipment
2-18. AN/PRC-77 Radio
2-19. AN/PRC-104A Radio Transceiver
2-20. AN/PRC-119 Radio
CHAPTER 3 - MARKSMANSHIP
Section I - Fundamentals
3-1. Steady Position Elements
3-2. Aiming
3-3. Breath Control
3-4. Trigger Control
3-5. Follow-Through
3-6. Calling the Shot
3-7. Integrated Act of Firing
Section II - Ballistics
3-8. Types of Ballistics
3-9. Terminology
3-10. Effects on Trajectory
3-11. Angle Firing
Section III - Effects of Weather
3-12. Wind Classification
3-13. Wind Velocity
3-14. Conversion of Wind Velocity to Minutes of Angle
3-15. Effects of Light
3-16. Effects of Temperature
3-17. Effects of Humidity
Section IV - Sniper Data Book
3-18. Entries
3-19. Analysis
Section V - Holdoff
3-20. Elevation
3-21. Windage
Section VI - Engagement of Moving Targets
3-22. Techniques
3-23. Common Errors
3-24. Calculation of Leads
Section VII - Nuclear, Biological, Chemical
3-25. Protective Mask
3-26. Mission-Oriented Protection Posture
CHAPTER 4 - FIELD TECHNIQUES
Section I - Camouflage
4-1. Target Indicators
4-2. Basic Methods
4-3. Types of Camouflage
4-4. Ghillie Suit
4-5. Field-Expedient Camouflage
4-6. Cover and Concealment
Section II - Movement
4-7. Rules of Movement
4-8. Individual Movement Techniques
4-9. Sniper Team Movement and Navigation
Section III - Selection, Occupation, and Construction of Sniper Positions
4-10. Selection
4-11. Occupation
4-12. Construction
4-13. Positions in Urban Terrain
Section IV - Observation
4-14. Hasty and Detailed Searches
4-15. Elements of Observation
4-16. Twilight Techniques
4-17. Night Techniques
4-18. Illumination Aids
Section V - Target Detection and Selection
4-19. Target Indexing
4-20. Target Selection
4-21. Key Target
Section VI - Range Estimation
4-22. Factors Affecting Range Estimation
4-23. Range Estimation Methods
4-24. Laser Range Finder
4-25. Estimation Guidelines
Section VII - Information Records
4-26. Range Card
4-27. Military Sketch
4-28. Sniper Data Book
CHAPTER 5 - MISSION PREPARATION
Section I - Planning and Coordination
5-1. Mission Alert
5-2. Warning Order
5-3. Tentative Plan
5-4. Coordination Checklists
5-5. Completion of Plan
5-6. Operation Order
5-7. Briefback
5-8. Equipment Check
5-9. Final Inspection
5-10. Rehearsals
5-11. Final Preparations
5-12. Preparation of Debriefing
5-13. Countersniper Operation
5-14. Reaction to Enemy Sniper Fire
Section II - Mission Packing Lists
5-15. Arms and Ammunition
5-16. Special Equipment
5-17. Uniforms and Equipment
5-18. Optional Equipment
5-19. Special Tools and Equipment (MOUT)
5-20. Additional Equipment Transport
CHAPTER 6 - OPERATIONS
Section I - Insertion
Planning Insertion
Air Insertion
Amphibious Insertion
Land Insertion
Vehicle Insertion
Section II - Execution
Movement to Target Area
Occupation of Position
Site Selection
Reports
Movement to Extraction Site
Section III - Extraction and Recovery
CHAPTER 7 - COMMUNICATIONS
Radio Operations Under Unusual Conditions
Communications Format
CHAPTER 8 - TRACKING/COUNTERTRACKING
CHAPTER 9 - SNIPER SUSTAINMENT TRAINING

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