Isbn: 9798191320748 - marine scout snipers: from vietnam to afghanistan: the history and legacy of usmc scout snipers (the world of military sniping) (4 resultados)

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Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - From the jungles of Vietnam to the mountains of Afghanistan, Marine Scout Snipers built one of the most demanding and respected traditions in the United States Marine Corps.Marine Scout Snipers traces the history, evolution, and legacy of the Marines who combined reconnaissance, observation, fieldcraft, and precision fire in support of infantry units across more than five decades of conflict.Beginning with the modern Scout Sniper tradition in Vietnam, the book explores the combat experience that shaped the profession, the influence of legendary figures such as Carlos Hathcock and Chuck Mawhinney, and the development of formal schools, platoons, rifles, optics, and training standards.The story then follows the Scout Sniper community through the Cold War, Beirut, Desert Storm, Iraq, and Afghanistan-showing how these Marines adapted to urban combat, mountain warfare, new technology, and increasingly complex rules of engagement.Inside, you will discover: - How the modern Marine Scout Sniper program emerged from combat in Vietnam- The stories and influence of legendary Marine snipers- How shooter-observer teams operated within Marine infantry battalions- The evolution of training, fieldcraft, rifles, optics, and observation methods- The role of Scout Snipers in Beirut, Desert Storm, Iraq, and Afghanistan- The discipline, culture, and professionalism of the Scout Sniper community- Why the traditional 0317 Scout Sniper program was reorganized-and what remains of its legacyWritten in a clear, authoritative, and respectful style, this is not a tactical manual and not a collection of battlefield myths.It is a historical account of the Marines behind the rifle, the teams that supported them, and the responsibility that came with precision.For readers interested in Marine Corps history, military sniping, Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan, reconnaissance, and elite military units, Marine Scout Snipers offers a complete and accessible journey through the rise, evolution, and lasting legacy of the USMC Scout Sniper.…

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