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.

See also

• List of assassins
• Sniper (movie)
• Special forces
• Jäger (military)
• Lee Boyd Malvo
• John Allen Muhammad
• Charles Whitman
• Carlos Hathcock