Are snipers the most feared?

Are snipers the most feared?

The sniper, a soldier trained in precision, long-range fire, is one of the most feared opponents on the battlefield. Snipers can make their presence felt far beyond a typical soldier’s assault rifle, cutting down enemy leaders, radio and heavy weapons operators, and damaging enemy equipment at considerable distances.

Why are snipers feared?

Beyond the myth of heroic snipers, there are extremely serious, highly trained men, ready to take the lives of others with extreme slackness. If they are so feared, it is because of their mission: to kill isolated targets at long distance, safe from any reprisals.

Is being a sniper safer than infantry?

Unlike the normal infantry grunt, snipers operate independently and this can be very dangerous. *I am going annonymous because I am a sniper and I do not want to violate my country’s OPSEC. The short answer to your question is no. We are by no means ‘safe’.

Is being an Army sniper dangerous?

Snipers have one of the toughest and most dangerous jobs on the battlefield, and the stress from that can be tremendous. Many snipers said they handled their job’s intense pressures by quieting their worries and allowing their training to guide them.

How long can a sniper wait?

If his objective is to reach a shooting point and wait for his target to come on the spot, he may have to wait up to 48 hours practically without moving, to have the best possible shooting window. In this case, the sniper faces several problems: he cannot stop his body, he is good, but he is still a simple human.

Which branch has the best snipers?

The USMC Scout Sniper School is widely regarded in the military as the finest sniper training program. The Marines offer a tremendous program that trains eligible sniper candidates in all branches of the armed services.

Who has most confirmed sniper kills?

Chris Kyle, a U.S. Navy SEAL sniper credited with the highest number of kills (160 officially confirmed) for an American sniper.