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For the US: From the Revolutionary War up until Korea, US military snipers were to demoralize/create panic/etc. by eliminating key personnel such as; officers, machinegunners, radio men, crew served weapons crewmen, other sharpshooters, etc.
During the Vietnam War, US snipers were used entirely for a new purpose: Strictly body count. Body count consisted of Sappers (personnel planting land mines/or Sappers in the wire-commandos penetrating a firebase's perimeter-however those types of Sappers were often dealt with by claymores and automatic weapons fire from the firebase's defences); or enemy patrols.
Today's military snipers are professionally trained (the FIRST US Military sniper schools opened DURING the Vietnam War in the US in 1969 (USMC); the FIRST US Army sniper school opened in 1987 (the temporary 1955-1956 Marksmen School at Camp Perry Ohio, may count for POLITICAL statistical purposes, but that should be all). Today's sniper's are used for, AS AN EXAMPLE: Terminating 3 Somalis Hi-Jackers on the high seas earlier this year (2009) by 3 bullets from 3 SEALS. US Snipers can do a LOT MORE if the conventional force commanders will just allow them to utilize their skills.
Example: US Snipers make excellent "hunters" (hunting for) against terrorists.
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∙ 12y agoSnipers (marksmen or sharpshooters) were useful in all wars involving firearms. The Vietnam War was the most famous war for US military snipers because it was the Vietnam War that established permanent US Army and US Marine Corps Sniper Schools in America commencing on or about 1969.
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What us soldier had most confirmed kills in war on terror?
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What was the number of American snipers in the Vietnam War?
Snipers do more than provide one shot one body results. They often go in with or before the advance party on a forward movement and act as scouts gathering information. On a withdrawal they act as rear guards covering the troops as they pull back. Its amazing how much the loss of a senior enemy officer to a sniper can slow the advance of a unit. American snipers in Vietnam at the end of the war killed over 10,000 VC/NVA soilders at the cost of under 20,000 bullets.
How many snipers were in the Vietnam War?
There is no definitive answer to the exact number of snipers in the Vietnam War. However, it is estimated that both the United States and the North Vietnamese Army employed hundreds of snipers throughout the conflict.
Did the marine snipers use hollow point rounds in Vietnam?
Officially, like the US Army snipers which used "Match" full metal jacketed bullets in their XM-21s (M14 US Rifles) in Vietnam, the Corps was also governed by the Geneva rules of war.
Do us army snipers have to kill people?
Absolutely not! That would be CRAZY! Army Snipers give away flowers to homeless kids...
Does the US military use snipers in Iraq?
It is not known if the U.S. Military uses snipers in Iraq. However, it is very likely that the the Unites States Military uses snipers in Iraq. The government or the military it self don't tend to release information often.
Why doesn't the us military train female snipers?
Communist countries used female snipers during WW2.
Which military group has the best snipers?
This is open to debate but the Marines are recognized as great snipers. They have the legendary Carlos Hathcock who complete very difficult missions but on the other hand Army snipers had more kills.
How often are SEAL snipers on missions or at war?
The US does not give out information on SEAL snipers missions. They are all classified.
Was snipers used in the Civil War?
Yes, but unlike the Vietnam War, snipers in the Civil War were often referred to as Sharpshooters.
Were there any women snipers in the world wars from the US?
Only the communist nations (officially) used women as military snipers during WWII. The Soviet Union being one of the heavier users of females within their military system.
What us soldier had most confirmed kills in war on terror?
See: Military Snipers
What did John Cabot use on his expeditions?
snipers
Can military snipers own firearms after they are discharged from the service?
Unless they receive a dishonourable discharge, yes.
Is 223 used by snipers?
The round used by the military is the 5.56x45 round, not the commercial .223 Remington - although dimensionally similar, they are not identical. Some Designated Marksmen use it, but a dedicated sniper would not use it.
How much money do snipers get paid?
Military snipers are paid by their rank and pay grade in the military service. Enlisted ranks make less money than officer ranks, but snipers are usually enlisted members. To best answer your question, anywhere from $16,800 to $50,000 a year depending on several things. No they don't get paid by kills, and they don't do contract work. Have a nice day.
How much do snipers get paid?
Military snipers are paid by their rank and pay grade in the military service. Enlisted ranks make less money than officer ranks, but snipers are usually enlisted members. To best answer your question, anywhere from $16,800 to $50,000 a year depending on several things. No they don't get paid by kills, and they don't do contract work. Have a nice day.
