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because there weren't enough male snipers.... Generally a sniper mission does not require hand-to-hand combat or other physical abilities. Women served in equal capacity in the Russian Army, when they needed bodies desperately to defend Moscow against Hitler they didn't count chromosomes.
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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.
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 often does the military use snipers?
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.
What weapons did the red coats use?
The standard issue musket of the British Army during the period 1722-1838 was the Land Pattern Musket more commonly known as the Brown Bess.
Why did McArthur fired?
US Army General Douglas MacArthur told President Truman that Red China would NOT enter the war. They did. MacArthur then told Truman that he was prepared to invade Red China and use atomic weapons to gain victory. He was relieved of command.
Can you be a RAF sniper?
Yes however they tend to use explosive rounds All snipers may use explosive rounds - depending on the targets! The RAF Regt has snipers - they do exactly the same selection & training courses as British Army snipers. Answer: Explosive rounds? No. The RAF Regiment uses the Accuracy International L115A1 rifle chambered for .338 Lapua Magnum rounds. These rounds are NOT explosive.
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.
What did John Cabot use on his expeditions?
snipers
What does the army mosty use as snipers?
They're drawn from the ranks of the infantry and cavalry. There are some in EOD, as well, although their purpose is to detonate ordnance, rather than to engage the enemy.
What was the main use of the snipers in World War 2?
Well Snipers were in evrey squad but just a Sniper team was used for Recon.
What type of gun do woman use?
There is no one gun that women use. I would remind you that during WW 2, some of the top snipers of the Soviet Army were women, who used bolt action Mosin/ Nagant rifles.
Why did assassins use snipers handguns and knives?
tools of the trade
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.
What kind of hoppers do paintball snipers use?
They don't. They use either Q-loaders, or low profile feed-tubes.
How do you get a ghillie suit on modern warfare for Wii?
By using a sniper rifle. (Marine snipers/ opfor snipers don't use ghillie though. Only SAS and SPetnaz
What is the age of a Springfield model 1899 rifle?
For a straight answer I would say 109 years old as of 2008 the 1899 I know was used around the time of the Mexican American war buy some of the us army calvary (sp) and then was traded out for the new Springfield 1903 which was heavly used buy sniper in WWII and is still in use today by some snipers for combat use. For a straight answer I would say 109 years old as of 2008 the 1899 I know was used around the time of the Mexican American war buy some of the us army calvary (sp) and then was traded out for the new Springfield 1903 which was heavly used buy sniper in WWII and is still in use today by some snipers for combat use.
How do you snip in Roblox?
Usualy ROBLOX Modern Snipers Use Q Or Z To Snipe, And Very Rarley They Use U. I hope that helped.
