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This field manual provides information needed to train and equip snipers
and to aid them in their missions and operations. It is intended for use
by commanders, staffs, trainers, snipers, and soldiers at training posts,
Army schools, and units.
This manual is organized as a reference for snipers and leads the trainer
through the material needed to conduct sniper training. Subje...more
and to aid them in their missions and operations. It is intended for use
by commanders, staffs, trainers, snipers, and soldiers at training posts,
Army schools, and units.
This manual is organized as a reference for snipers and leads the trainer
through the material needed to conduct sniper training. Subje...more
Published August 14th 2013
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The Department of the Army (DA) is one of the three military departments within the Department of Defense of the United States of America. The Department of the Army is the Federal Government agency within which the United States Army is organized, and it is led by the Secretary of the Army who has statutory authority 10 U.S.C. § 3013 to conduct its affairs and to prescribe regulations for its gov...more
*FM 23-10
Field Manual No. 23-10 | HEADQUARTERS |
Table of Contents
PREFACE
CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION
1-1. Mission
1-2. Organization
1-3. Personnel Selection Criteria
1-4. Sniper and Observer Responsibilities
1-5. Team Firing Techniques
CHAPTER 2 - EQUIPMENT
Section I - M24 Sniper Weapon System
2-1. Operations and Functions
2-2. Inspection
2-3. Care and Maintenance
2-4. Disassembly
2-5. Loading and Unloading
2-6. Storage
Section II - Ammunition
2-7. Types and Characteristic
2-8. Round-Count Book
2-9. M24 Malfunctions and Corrections
Section III - Sniper Sighting Devices
2-10. M3A Scope
2-11. Iron Sights
Section IV - Other Equipment
2-12. M16A1/A2 Rifle with M203 Grenade Launcher
2-13. Image Intensification and Infrared Devices
2-14. M49 Observation Telescope
2-15. M19 Binoculars
2-16. M22 Binoculars
2-17. Other Sniper Equipment
Section V - Communications Equipment
2-18. AN/PRC-77 Radio
2-19. AN/PRC-104A Radio Transceiver
2-20. AN/PRC-119 Radio
CHAPTER 3 - MARKSMANSHIP
Section I - Fundamentals
3-1. Steady Position Elements
3-2. Aiming
3-3. Breath Control
3-4. Trigger Control
3-5. Follow-Through
3-6. Calling the Shot
3-7. Integrated Act of Firing
Section II - Ballistics
3-8. Types of Ballistics
3-9. Terminology
3-10. Effects on Trajectory
3-11. Angle Firing
Section III - Effects of Weather
3-12. Wind Classification
3-13. Wind Velocity
3-14. Conversion of Wind Velocity to Minutes of Angle
3-15. Effects of Light
3-16. Effects of Temperature
3-17. Effects of Humidity
Section IV - Sniper Data Book
3-18. Entries
3-19. Analysis
Section V - Holdoff
3-20. Elevation
3-21. Windage
Section VI - Engagement of Moving Targets
3-22. Techniques
3-23. Common Errors
3-24. Calculation of Leads
Section VII - Nuclear, Biological, Chemical
3-25. Protective Mask
3-26. Mission-Oriented Protection Posture
CHAPTER 4 - FIELD TECHNIQUES
Section I - Camouflage
4-1. Target Indicators
4-2. Basic Methods
4-3. Types of Camouflage
4-4. Ghillie Suit
4-5. Field-Expedient Camouflage
4-6. Cover and Concealment
Section II - Movement
4-7. Rules of Movement
4-8. Individual Movement Techniques
4-9. Sniper Team Movement and Navigation
Section III - Selection, Occupation, and Construction of Sniper Positions
4-10. Selection
4-11. Occupation
4-12. Construction
4-13. Positions in Urban Terrain
Section IV - Observation
4-14. Hasty and Detailed Searches
4-15. Elements of Observation
4-16. Twilight Techniques
4-17. Night Techniques
4-18. Illumination Aids
Section V - Target Detection and Selection
4-19. Target Indexing
4-20. Target Selection
4-21. Key Target
Section VI - Range Estimation
4-22. Factors Affecting Range Estimation
4-23. Range Estimation Methods
4-24. Laser Range Finder
4-25. Estimation Guidelines
Section VII - Information Records
4-26. Range Card
4-27. Military Sketch
4-28. Sniper Data Book
CHAPTER 5 - MISSION PREPARATION
Section I - Planning and Coordination
5-1. Mission Alert
5-2. Warning Order
5-3. Tentative Plan
5-4. Coordination Checklists
5-5. Completion of Plan
5-6. Operation Order
5-7. Briefback
5-8. Equipment Check
5-9. Final Inspection
5-10. Rehearsals
5-11. Final Preparations
5-12. Preparation of Debriefing
5-13. Countersniper Operation
5-14. Reaction to Enemy Sniper Fire
Section II - Mission Packing Lists
5-15. Arms and Ammunition
5-16. Special Equipment
5-17. Uniforms and Equipment
5-18. Optional Equipment
5-19. Special Tools and Equipment (MOUT)
5-20. Additional Equipment Transport
CHAPTER 6 - OPERATIONS
Section I - Insertion
6-1. Planning Insertion
6-2. Air Insertion
6-3. Amphibious Insertion
6-4. Land Insertion
6-5. Vehicle Insertion
Section II - Execution
6-6. Movement to Target Area
6-7. Occupation of Position
6-8. Site Selection
6-9. Reports
6-10. Movement to Extraction Site
Section III - Extraction and Recovery
6-11. Planning
6-12. Evasion and Escape Plan
6-13. Air or Water Extraction
6-14. Land Exfiltration
6-15. Vehicle Extraction
6-16. Recovery
CHAPTER 7 - COMMUNICATIONS
Section I - Field-Expedient Antennas
7-1. Repair Technique
7-2. Construction and Adjustment
7-3. Field-Expedient Omnidirectional Antenna
7-4. Field-Expedient Directional Antenna
7-5. Antenna Length
7-6. Antenna Orientation
7-7. Improvement of Marginal Communications
Section II - Radio Operations Under Unusual Conditions
7-8. Arctic Areas
7-9. Jungle Areas
7-10. Desert Areas
7-11. Mountainous Areas
7-12. Urbanized Terrain
7-13. Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Environment
Section III - Communications Format
7-14. Spot Report
7-15. Situation Report
7-16. Reconnaissance Report
7-17. Meaconing, Intrusion, Jamming, and Interference Report
7-18. Shelling Reports
7-19. Enemy Prisoner of War/Captured Materiel Report
7-20. NBC 1 Report
7-21. Medical Evacuation Request
CHAPTER 8 - TRACKING/COUNTERTRACKING
Section I - Tracking
8-1. Displacement
8-2. Stains
8-3. Weather
8-4. Litter
8-5. Camouflage
8-6. Immediate-Use Intelligence
8-7. Dog/Handler Tracking Teams
Section II - Countertracking
8-8. Evasion
8-9. Camouflage
8-10. Deception Techniques
CHAPTER 9 - SNIPER SUSTAINMENT TRAINING
9-1. Basic Skills Sustainment
9-2. Additional Skills Sustainment
9-3. Training Notes
9-4. Example 5-day Sniper Sustainment Training Program
9-5. Emergency Deployment Readiness Exercise
9-6. Record Fire Tables
9-7. M24 Sniper MILES Training
APPENDIX A - SNIPER WEAPONS OF THE WORLD
APPENDIX B - M21 SNIPER WEAPON SYSTEM
GLOSSARY
REFERENCES
BLANK FORMS
AUTHORIZATION LETTER
DISTRIBUTION RESTRICTION: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. |
*This publication supersedes TC 23-14, 14 June 1989.
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