Sniper Training: FM 23-10

✍ Scribed by US Army

• Publisher: Paladin Press
• Year: 1995
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 328
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

Here are the very latest sniper training tactics and techniques as taught by the U.S. Army. Chapters cover equipment, marksmanship, field techniques, mission preparation, sniper operations, field communications, tracking/countertracking and sustained training skills. Also includes an in-depth look at sniper weapons of the world and the M21 Sniper Weapon System.

✦ Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS
PREFACE
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 Slighting 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 Infared 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 file://CH4.PDF#page=35Section 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. Tenative 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 for 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
6-1. Planning Insertion
6-2. Air Insertion
6-3. Amphibious Insertion
6-4. Land Insertion
6-5. Vehicle Insertion
Section II. Execution
6-6. Movement to Target Area
6-7. Occupation of Position
6-8. Site Selection
6-9. Reports
6-10. Movement to Extraction Site
Section III. Extraction and Recovery
6-11. Planning
6-12. Evasion and Escape Plan
6-13. Air to Water Extraction
6-14. Land Exfiltration
6-15. Vehicle Extraction
6-16. Recovery
CHAPTER 7. COMMUNICATIONS
Section I. Field-Expedient Antennas
7-1. Repair Technique
7-2. Construction and Adjustment
7-3. Field-Expedient Omnidirectional Antenna
7-4. Field-Expedient Directional Antenna
7-5. Antenna Length
7-6. Antenna Orientation
7-7. Improvement of Marginal Communications
Section II. Radio Operations Under Unusual Conditions
7-8. Arctic Areas
7-9. Jungle Areas
7-10. Desert Areas
7-11. Mountainous Areas
7-12. Urbanized Terrain
7-13. Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Environment
Section III. Communications Format
7-14. Spot Report
7-15. Situation Report
7-16. Reconnaissance Report
7-17. Meaconing, Intrusion, Jamming, and Interference Report
7-18. Shelling Reports
7-19. Enemy Prisoner of War/Captured Materiel Report
7-20. NBC 1 Report
7-21. Medical Evacuation Request
CHAPTER 8. TRACKING/COUNTERTRACKING
Section I. Tracking
8-1. Displacement
8-2. Stains
8-3. Weather
8-4. Litter
8-5. Camouflage
8-6. Immediate-Use Intelligence
8-7. Dog/Handler Tracking Teams
Section II. Countertracking
8-8. Evasion
8-9. Camouflage
8-10. Deception Techniques
CHAPTER 9. SNIPER SUSTAINMENT TRAINING
9-1. Basic Skills Sustainment
9-2. Additional Skills Sustainment
9-3. Training Notes
9-4. Example 5-day Sniper Sustainment Training Program
9-5. Emergency Deployment Readiness Exercise
9-6. Record Fire Tables
9-7. M24 Sniper MILES Training
APPENDEX A. SNIPER WEAPONS OF THE WORLD
APPENDIX B. M21 SNIPER WEAPON SYSTEM
GLOSSARY
REFERENCES
INDEX
DA FORMS
AUTHORIZATION LETTER