A Scout Sniper is a specialist in the United States Marine Corps whose mission is to deny the enemy freedom of movement by neutralising enemy leaders, crew-served weapons operators, radiomen, observers, messengers, and other key personnel with single, well-aimed shots. In addition, scout snipers also provide close reconnaissance and surveillance to the infantry battalion. The culmination of twenty years research, this is the most thorough account ever published of the training, equipment and combat experience of the scout-sniper during this important chapter in the history of U.S. Marine Corps sniping. AUTHOR: The late Peter R. Senich was recognized as one of the worlds The late Peter R. Senich was recognized as one of the world's foremost authorities on the history of modern weapon system foremost authorities on the history of modern weapon systems and their applications. He was also a leading military hiss and their applications. He was also a leading military historian and the author of nine books on military sniping and torian and the author of nine books on military sniping and small arms. b/w drawings
