Sniper

The traditional definition of a sniper is an infantry soldier especially skilled in field craft and marksmanship who kills selected enemies from concealment with a rifle at large distances. Typically and ideally, a proficient sniper approaches an unaware enemy presence, uses a single bullet per target, and withdraws without being seen. The word originates from the snipe, a game bird difficult for hunters to sneak up on.

References

• {{Book reference | Author=Plaster, Maj. John | Title=The Ultimate Sniper: An Advanced Training Manual for Military & Police Snipers | Publisher=Paladin | Year=1993 | ID=ISBN 0-87364-704-1}}