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sniper

thumb|Vasily Zaitsev (sniper)|Vasily Zaytsev, left, and other Soviet snipers equipped with Mosin–Nagant M1891/30 during the [[Battle of Stalingrad in December 1942]] thumb|A modern sniper weapon system which consists of a [[sniper rifle (here Barak HTR 2000 chambered in .338 Lapua Magnum), telescopic sight (Leupold Mark IV x10), and additional optics]]

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A sniper is a marksman trained to shoot targets from long distances with specialized rifles and optical equipment, as exemplified by Soviet soldiers during World War II and modern military personnel today. Snipers matter because their ability to strike from concealment at range gives military forces a tactical advantage in combat situations.

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Occupation.name: Sniper
Occupation.type: Military/Law enforcement
Occupation.activity_sector: Use of high-precision rifles and special reconnaissance
Occupation.image: File:British and French Snipers ln camouflage Ghillie suits during Ex Boars Head (cropped).jpg
Occupation.caption: French and British (center) snipers equipped with FR F2, Accuracy International AWM and PGM Hécate II rifles (left to right, 2012) and camouflage Ghillie suits

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Etymology
Modern warfare
Military doctrine
Sniper teams
Law enforcement applications
Longest recorded sniper kill
Military history
1701–1800
1801–1900
Second Boer War
World War I
World War II
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Training
Accuracy
U.S. military
Russian Army
Targeting, tactics, and techniques
Range finding
Hide sites and hiding techniques
Shot placement
Target acquisition
Relocating
Sound masking
Psychological warfare
Counter-sniper tactics
Irregular and asymmetric warfare
War in Iraq
Arab Spring
Notable military marksmen and snipers
17th century
18th century
19th century
20th century
21st century
See also
References
Further reading
External links

A sniper is a military or paramilitary marksman who engages targets from positions of concealment or at distances exceeding the target's detection capabilities. Snipers generally have specialized training and are equipped with telescopic sights. Modern snipers use high-precision rifles and high-magnification optics. They often also serve as scouts or observers feeding tactical information back to their units or command headquarters.