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During the Vietnam War, US Marine snipers used non-semi-automatic rifles and operated as scouts (reconniassance/military intelligence) as part of their sniper function. US Army snipers used the XM-21 weapons system (M-14 rifle). Priority targets were always key personnel: Leaders, radio operators; more often, for the US Army, the mission(s) consisted of eliminating "sappers". The "term" SAPPER was introduced in WWI for men digging tunnels under fortifications and destroying them with demolitons. In the Vietnam War, the "term" SAPPER was used for enemy personnel (enemy commando's) infiltrating into a US Firebase (crawling through the barbed wire perimeter), AND for enemy personnel planting Soviet/Chicom (Chinese Communist) made land mines. US firepower within the FIREBASE "almost" always terminated the infiltrating "SAPPER" (enemy commando). The remaining "Sapper", whose mission was planting Soviet/Chicom land mines, was normally operating on some distant dirt or paved highway well away from the Firebase. US Army snipers were often sent to wait it out, on those isolated roads, and to terminate them.
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Snipers in the Vietnam war?
1. USA snipers used the XM21 weapons system (M14 rifle) w/Redfield scopes 2. USMC snipers used bolt action hunting rifles 3. NVA snipers used bolt action Model 1891 Mosin-Nagant rifle US missions: body count; priority targets, sappers. NVA missions: officers, commo men, crew served wpns.
Was snipers used in the Civil War?
Yes, but unlike the Vietnam War, snipers in the Civil War were often referred to as Sharpshooters.
Which African American flew 78 missions in Vietnam war?
Many flew more missions than that.
In World War 2 and Vietnam why did snipers tie themselves to trees?
either they were forced to stay in that tree til the death or they did it for the lulz
What war was taking place while the astronauts were getting famous for the Apollo missions?
The Vietnam War.
Do all SEAL missions have snipers?
Not all Navy Seal missions will have snipers, but at least seven missions will have snipers that they are trained for.
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.
What are the release dates for Dangerous Missions - 1999 Snipers?
Dangerous Missions - 1999 Snipers was released on: USA: 1999
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.
Snipers in the Vietnam war?
1. USA snipers used the XM21 weapons system (M14 rifle) w/Redfield scopes 2. USMC snipers used bolt action hunting rifles 3. NVA snipers used bolt action Model 1891 Mosin-Nagant rifle US missions: body count; priority targets, sappers. NVA missions: officers, commo men, crew served wpns.
Was snipers used in the Civil War?
Yes, but unlike the Vietnam War, snipers in the Civil War were often referred to as Sharpshooters.
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.
Can Navy SEAL snipers go on missions as a ground solider?
Yes, NAVY Seal snipers can serve as ground soldiers on missions. This, however, would be up to their commanding officers. It would also depend on the military objective, goal, or excursion at hand.
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.
Which African American flew 78 missions in Vietnam war?
Many flew more missions than that.
Was there a sniper on operation red wing?
There is not a way to tell if snipers were involved in the operation of red wing. Sniper missions are kept closed.
Was a sniper used in the Civil War?
Yes, but unlike the Vietnam War, snipers in the Civil War were often referred to as "Sharpshooters."
