19 October 2009

462 pages.

Preface

This field manual (FM) provides doctrinal guidance on the mission, personnel, organization,  equipment, training, skills, and employment of the sniper. It is intended for use by commanders, staffs, trainers, snipers, and Soldiers at training posts, Army schools, and units. This publication applies to the Active Army, the Army National Guard (ARNG)/ the Army National Guard of the United States (ARNGUS), and the US Army Reserve (USAR) unless otherwise stated.

This publication prescribes—

• DA Form 7636-R (Sniper Target Data Sheet—Moving Target).

?    DA Form 7637-R (Sniper's Range Card).

?    DA Form 7638-R (Military Sketch—Panoramic and Topographic Views).

?    DA Form 7639-R (Sniper's Observation Log).

?    DA Form 7640-R (Concealed Movement Exercise Scorecard).

?    DA Form 7641-R (Target Detection Exercise Scorecard).

?    DA Form 7642-R (Range Estimation Exercise Scorecard).

• DA Form 7643-R (Sniper Firing Table I, Stationary Unknown Distance Targets—M24—Day [Mil-Dot Reticle Scope and AN/PVS-10]).
• DA Form 7644-R (Sniper Firing Table II, Stationary and Moving Known Distance Targets— M24—Day [Mil-Dot Reticle Scope and AN/PVS-10]).
• DA Form 7645-R (Sniper Firing Table III, Stationary and Moving Known Distance Targets— M24—Limited Visibility [AN/PVS-10]).
• DA Form 7646-R (Sniper Firing Table IV, Stationary and Moving Unknown Distance Targets— M107—Day).

?    DA Form 7651-R (Sniper Target Data Sheet—Stationary Target).

• DA Form 7668-R (Sniper Qualification Firing Table V, Stationary Unknown Distance Targets [Using Elevation and Windage Holdoff]—M110—Day [DOS with the TMR]).
• DA  Form  7669-R  (Sniper  Qualification  Firing  Table  VI,  Stationary  and  Moving  Known Distance Targets—M110—Day [DOS with the TMR and AN/PVS-26]).
• DA Form 7670-R (Sniper Firing Table VII, Stationary and Moving Known Distance Targets— M110—Limited Visibility [AN/PVS-26]).

Introduction

The sniper has special abilities, training, and equipment. His mission is to deliver discriminatory, highly accurate rifle fire against enemy targets which cannot be engaged successfully by the rifleman because of range, size, location, visibility, or fleeting nature. Sniping requires the perfection of basic infantry skills.

This book is a "mini" (7 1/4 inches high by 5 1/2 inches wide) size - A popular size to carry anywhere (briefcase, large pocket, purse) but the print is large enough for easy reading.  The binding is with coil, allowing easy flipping of pages without jamming.

The color covers are laminated for weather protection with black and white inside printing.