Sniper Defeat

Question 0

The typical range for a sniper attack is _______to ________.

Answer 0

300 meters to 600 meters

Question 1

What are the three types of enemy snipers?

Answer 1

1. Specially trained sniper
2. Trained marksman
3. Armed or civilian irregular

Question 2

Which of the following specially trained personnel emerged as an enemy sniper threat? 
A. Weekend hunters 
b. WW2 veterans 
C. Avid civilian hunters 
D. Olympic grade foreign shooters 
E. Well trained x-boxers

Answer 2

D. Olympic grade foreign shooters

Question 3

In some stability and support operations, the _______ and the mandate under which the U.S. Forces are operating may severely restrict how much lethal counter force can be used against snipers.

Answer 3

ROE

Question 4

List the Available agencies that may provide information about local sniper threat:

Answer 4

1. Host nation military
2. Government
3. Police official
4. uS embassy personnel
5. Allies special operations forces or other allied forces
6. UN officials or other UN forces in the area
7. non government agency officials
8. Local militia members
9. Local civilians, including children

Question 5

Utilizing counter sniper TTPs, what are the two types of actions US forces use?

Answer 5

Active and passive countermeasures

Question 6

What are the active countermeasures?

Answer 6

1. Observation posts and aerial observers
2. Patrols
3. Us snipers
4. Unit weapons
5. Over matching fire from selected weapons
6. Preemptive fires
7. Projected smoke or riot control agents

Question 7

During stability operations, the target may be political or community leaders, or classes of individuals such as members of the media, international aid workers, policemen, or civilians living in a contested area. Which category of enemy sniper goals does the above fall into?

1. Defeat U.S. forces
2. Force us forces
3. Harass us forces
4. Kill a specific individual
5. Cause us casualties for political effect

Answer 7

Kill a specific individual

Question 8

What are the characteristics of the sniper type: specially trained sniper

Answer 8

1. Most difficult to defeat effectively
2. Selected, trained, and equipped with a modern scope-mounted sniper rifle
3. This is the most dangerous adversary to defeat

Question 9

What are the characteristics of the sniper type: trained marksman

Answer 9

1. Trained soldier with standard issue weapon who is an above average shot
2. Placed in the perimeter of a defended urban area
3. May be employed individually or in teams
4. Don’t underestimate the trained marksman

Question 10

Describe the characteristics of the enemy sniper type: armed irregular

Answer 10

1. Little or no formal military training
2. Fires are normally not accurate
3. Member of an irregular or paramilitary force
4. Armed irregular is intimately familiar with his area of operations

Question 11

What are the 4 steps to defeat sniper operations?

Answer 11

1. Identify the threaT
2. Identify the types of enemy snipers
3. Determine the appropriate measures
4. Plan and execute the mission

Question 12

What are the 3 types of enemy snipers?

Answer 12

1. Well trained sniper
2. Trained marksman
3. Armed irregular

Question 13

Who is the most dangerous adversary to defeat?

Answer 13

The well trained sniper

Question 14

What is the two types of countermeasures?

Answer 14

Active and passive

Question 15

What equipment should be placed under cover?

Answer 15

Supplies

Question 16

What is the last option when facing a well trained sniper?

Answer 16

Sniper on sniper duel

Question 17

What type of method will be used to indicate enemy snipers location or primary direction of fire?

Answer 17

The clock method

Question 18

What are the least preferred methods to react to an enemy sniper?

Answer 18

1. Mad minute
2. Recon by fire
3. Pinning and passing

Question 19

When determining the type of enemy sniper what 3 things should you take into consideration?

Answer 19

1. The range of attacks
2. Effectiveness of fire
3. Location of enemy sniper positions

Question 20

What are the differences between ineffective for and effective fire?

Answer 20

Ineffective fire: is when the report of a single shot is heard, no impact is visible in the immediate area, and no casualties are sustained

Effective fire: is when friendly soldiers are wounded or killed, or when the impact of rounds are visible in the immediate area.

Question 21

what are the two methods to locating enemy sniper positions?

Answer 21

1. crack-thump method- listen for the crack of the round and then count until you hear the thump from the discharge of the weapon.
2. shot hole analysis- locate two or more known shot holes by a suspected sniper

Question 22

what are dummy targets and periscopes used for when conducting sniper defense

Answer 22

dummy targets and periscopes are used as a form of deception

Question 23

what are the two types of countermeasures?

Answer 23

1. Passive- includes all actions taken by the unit to reduce the likelihood of casualties inflicted by the enemy sniper.
2. Active- includes all actions taken that directly relate to the elimination of the enemy sniper threat

Question 24

what are some passive countermeasures used in sniper defense?

Answer 24

• avoid setting routines or patterns. do not salute or wear rank and insignia
• hold meetings during hours of limited visibility or under cover and concealment.
• avoid having soldiers in large groups in the open or standing in line.
• place supplies under cover and concealment
• ensure soldiers wear body armor and helmet while patrolling or on guard duty.
• to be effective, a sniper must get into a firing position without detection. establishing OPs and briefin observers on target indicators and point out possible final firing position will make an enemy snipers mission more difficult.

Question 25

what are some active countermeasures used in sniper defense?

Answer 25

• the first rule of engagement when facing an enemy sniper is to use the maximum amount of force available in accordance with the ROE and collateral damage considerations.
• the sniper on sniper duel is the last option, especially when facing a well trained sniper
• the most effective sniper defeat operations will combine assets available to the commander
• armor assets, attack aviation
• going deep technique ( rapidly locating, fixing and maneuvering behind an active enemy sniper in order to kill or capture him.)

Question 26

avoid being a target by limiting personal and unit exposure:

Answer 26

• use covered and concealed routes.
• move in the shadows and avoid lighted areas.
• maintain intervals; do not gather in clusters when halted
• avoid wearing of rank or actions that telegraph importance.
• avoid patterns in movement around doorways and vehicle entry points
• in turrets and hatches, expose as little of the head and body as required by tactical situation.

Question 27

avoid being a target by implementing active measures….what are some of those measures?

Answer 27

1. occupy or observe high ground to deny enemy use of overwatching terrain.
2. maintain manned observation posts that are well equipped with sights and sensors.
3. use hardened ground vehicles and unmanned aerial vehicles for mobile observation posts
4. conduct combat patrols and use small kill teams to deter and kill enemy snipers

Question 28

if you are attacked by a sniper, you should do what?

Answer 28

-return fire immediately ( if rules of engagement permit), if possible, seek covered position and execute “react to enemy sniper” battle drill appropriate for the situation.

• use the clock method
• employ smoke
• fire and maneuver
• request support
  ‘- react as if far ambush
• initiate proactive measures
• Bottom line- have a plan and rehearse it

Question 29

what are the least preferred methods for reacting to enemy sniper fire:

Answer 29

1. Mad Minute- involves firing a set number of rounds into known or suspected enemy sniper positions in an attempt to break contact.
2. Recon By Fire- is similar to the “mad minute” but a general location of the sniper is known
3. Pinning and Passing- attempts to suppress the enemy sniper usually with indirect fire, while the friendly unit bypasses the enemy sniper. ensure an accurate location of the enemy position is passed up to higher

Question 30

when conducting coordination a sniper employment officer or sniper TL may coordinate for:

Answer 30

1. routes and preplanned fires (direct and indirect)
2. infantry support (canalize/cut off enemy snipers and act as QRF)
3. Additional sniper teams for mutual support and overwatch
4. all elements are in place well before expected engagement time ( approximately 12 hours)

Question 31

When Executing mission and conducting sniper defense…always consider these …

Answer 31

1. soldiers must hone their observation skills, rapid target acquisition and camouflage techniques.
2. Once spotted, the enemy sniper must be killed or forced to surrender.
3. gather information on enemy sniper capabilities and operational procedures
4. allowing the enemy sniper to fight another day is mission failure