WHAT IS AN AIRSOFT SNIPING

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What is Airsoft sniping?

It is a simple question upon first glance, but the truth is very different from this. It is not something that can be understood with a simple definition. Partly because of the different definitions that different people may use, but also because a reference to even Airsoft sniping is a broad statement. It is much simpler to refer to Airsoft sniping by what it is and is not. Airsoft sniping is not for everyone. It is not easy. It is time consuming. It is not action packed. It is not always appreciated. It is NOT cheap. Players who wish to be Airsoft snipers must realize that after they have the equipment (Gun and ghillie) they may go months without getting a successful kill. It takes time to learn the skills. Players must be ready to go entire games without getting a kill. It is a learning process that never stops. Though teammates may recognize and respect the skills, they will not always tell us. Snipers have, throughout history, not been respected. Hated by the enemy and sometimes annihilated by their allies, it is not easy. Even in Airsoft players must be prepared for a separation that may become inherent. Even with a spotter the silence may to some extent still be there. Airsoft sniping is NOT for everyone it is for the few. It should not be a person’s first position it should be grown into. Some of it is indeed a choice, but much more of it is not.

Airsoft sniping is not for everyone. There are countless people who at one time in their lives have wanted to be an airsoft sniper. There are also countless people who have tried Airsoft sniping and after spending so much money discovered that it was not for them. They have put in the money to learn that they do not have the skills, or the patience, or do not enjoy the totally different play style. Players who wish to be snipers should grow into the position. The developmental process into sniping begins with assault. From there it moves on to support or recon. Then it finally reaches spotter. If a player finds any job to be less fun then assault, then the other jobs are probably not appropriate, especially not sniping.

Airsoft sniping is not easy. It is a never ending learning process. It involves a lot of pressure at certain times, and a lot of nothing at other times. There is crawling and enduring bug bites and many other things. A player that does not have the patience to save up money or make a ghillie does not have the patience to be a sniper. The difficulty is that it can all come down to one important shot.

Airsoft Sniping is time consuming, and therefore requires patience. People have spent over 80 hours making ghillie suits. There is time spent perfecting shots and weapons familiarity. Time is spent working on the hop-up and sighting the scope. Time is spent moving into a position and waiting for sometimes hours for one shot. Airsoft snipers dedicate a LOT of time to their passion.

Airsoft Sniping is not action packed. It is not like some video game where the player is able to run around and pull off countless impossible shots without getting spotted. Sniper’s spend their time moving into position, reporting information, maybe taking a shot, and moving out. The end result is that most of the time snipers are not “doing anything”, but when they do take that shot or call in that information it can be critical. The point is that there is a lot of time spent and a lot of money spent for what could be one moment in a game in which failure could be “deadly” and success game winning.

Although snipers sometimes play an extremely important role in their team, they are not always appreciated. Snipers will never walk around with the most kills, and in this way may not gain the same respect as other teammates. Remember, sniping is not glamorous like movies have made it out to be; it is much different and much harder.

Inherent difficulties that come about from Airsoft Sniping:
In some aspects Airsoft sniping can be harder then military sniping. Of course your life is not at risk and the people you are up against have probably not received the same level of training, but there are some difficulties that come about based on the weapons that you are using. This in fact is the main problem, weapons. Airsoft weaponry cannot fire near as far as real weaponry. Standard sniper range is 800 yards, no Airsoft gun is capable of that. Airsoft sniper weapons are typically used between 100-250 feet. At 100-250 feet it will be much easier for an enemy to spot you compared to the 800 yards that it would be in the military. For this reason concealment, skill refinement, and shot selection are maybe even more important. (I am not taking anything away from military snipers, all true respect goes to them). For these reasons Airsoft snipers have to be capable of hiding themselves effectively and also moving as necessary.

There are three basic types of Airsoft snipers:
Offensive- Assassination
Defensive- Support
Recon- Reconaissance

The purpose of an offensive sniper is to perform an assassination. This kill might be the elimination of a heavy machine gunner or enemy sniper, or the elimination of a team leader or VIP. The targets that an offensive sniper will be sent after will vary and will sometimes change in game. They will, at least more then defensive ad recon snipers, shoot at targets of opportunity. There purpose is to eliminate key enemy figures and in this manner also be a major intimidation factor against the enemy. Offensive snipers, however, are also most at risk of ambushes and other snipers. Offensive snipers tend to have to move more to accomplish their mission, in this way they can sometimes jeopardize themselves to other snipers. Also, an untrained offensive sniper who does not fully scout out a scenario (Visually and audio) may find himself tricked into firing at a player to then have himself be eliminated. Offensive snipers must have outstanding movement skills (Stealth movement) and the ability to take one good shot. Their concealment skills must also be top of the line. Continuing when sent after enemy snipers or scouts their eyes must also be trained. Basically an offensive sniper is an assassin whose purpose is the elimination of one or several enemy players, if necessary he can be sent on a “suicide” mission.

The purpose of a defensive sniper is to work with but not as a part of another team, providing support. Ideally this sniper will also provide low level reconnaissance to his team to also help support them. His primary purpose comes about either when the team that he is assigned to begins getting sniper fire or enters into a firefight. When either occurs it is his purpose to maneuver and set up so that he can either eliminate the sniper or begin picking off enemy players at a high speed. This position offers the most opportunities for kills because once in combat if the defensive sniper is good enough he will have many targets to fire at. This position requires a player who is also capable at moving quickly, is good at spotting other players visually, and is also capable of personal concealment if the need arises. Most importantly is the ability of this player to make quick accurate shots. The reason is that in a firefight it will be necessary for him to be able to take out the enemies that are shooting at the team that he is working with. Overall a defensive sniper works with but not as a part of an assault force to further the abilities of the assault force and provide them with fire support as needed.

Finally we have the reconnaissance sniper. If any sniper is truly under appreciated it is the recon sniper. His purpose is to gain information about the enemy team, pure and simple. This is the sniper who takes the fewest shots and sees the least action. The role of recon sniper however is essential. A recon sniper can provide extremely important information about the enemy. Do not be confused though… Recon snipers do still get kills. Like an assassination sniper if they have the opportunity to take out a key enemy player without getting taken out too, if they receive permission, the shot will be taken. Recon snipers are in a sense the middle of the road of snipers too. They do not go on assassination missions and they are not always working directly with a single force, but they are always ready to switch to one of those jobs if the need arises. Recon snipers must be outstandingly good at personal concealment. They must have extremely good skills at locating enemy players. It is a position that takes time and practice. Overall their purpose is to provide the information that saves lives, and sometimes be the on that takes them.

Note:
All snipers must be able to change jobs at any given point during a game, however, working towards a specialty is not a bad idea.

Weapons (Primary):
In general Airsoft snipers carry one of three types of weapons: Gas, Spring, and AEG. Weapons like the Super 9 and others like it are generally disregarded because they lack the power to give the sniper the amount of power and consistency that is needed for an Airsoft sniper. Without power and consistency a sniper must get closer to the enemy, in a game where we snipers are usually close anyways.

Gas:
Gas guns are growing more popular with time as new developments are making them more consistent. The primary complaint with gas guns, in fact, is their lack of consistency. They are also not effective during cold days when the temperature is so low that the gas is no longer effective. As I mentioned they are, with new technology, becoming more consistent. Some people are able to master certain weapons (Tanaka M24) and become good enough with the hop-up and other systems to bring their consistency near what a spring gun can do. The people who are capable of this then find themselves with a faster rate of firer and increased ease when cycling the bolt for a shot. Overall they provide a faster rate of fire with more ease, but still lack the consistency of a spring rifle (If only by a little, in the few rare cases).

AEG:
AEGs can be upgraded to sniper level, at least in power. Once upgraded they are capable of semi-automatic fire at sniper ranges. There problem is a lack in consistency. This lack in consistency can sometimes be made up for by the fact that with practice a user can get several rounds into the air before the enemy even realizes that they are being fired at. When considering the use of an AEG remember that it will not have the consistency of a spring rifle and some rounds may go stray. In the same way upgrading an AEG to a sniper level of rifle will cause wear and tear on the parts. For this reason be sure to take extreme care of the gun and get high level upgrades (Sniping is not cheap). Overall less consistency, faster rate of fire, potential damage to the gun.

Spring:
Probably the preferred weapon of Airsoft snipers. I am not including guns like the super 9 into this category for reasons stated above. The advantage to a spring rifle that has been upgraded is its power and consistency. When a sniper knows what will always happen to a shot the sniper can, through practice, reach a much higher level of capability with the rifle. Knowledge of shooting up and downhill, how to compensate for wind, even knowledge of how the hop-up effects the gun after the BB has been flying a great distance. Spring guns, once upgraded, do lack in rate of fire. Weaker players sometimes find it difficult to cycle the bolt, especially in the prone position (We all find it hard in the prone position). Basically spring rifles are preferred because of their consistency and the level of capability that a player can achieve with them

Weapons (Secondary):
AEG:
Some snipers carry a small AEG as a sidearm. This offers extra firepower at a price, it will be harder to move around and keep track of the weapon.
Pistol:
Other snipers carry a pistol with them as a sidearm. Pistols offer the ability to fire back if the enemy does get close. Ideally they will not be firing at you until they are inside of pistol range anyways.
Nothing:
Some snipers choose not to carry any type of sidearm. This does bring about the weakness of no ability to counter the enemy. The theory however is that if the enemy is that close and knows that I am there it is too late anyways. The other advantage is increased mobility.

Tools:
Weapons (Primary and Secondary)
Ghillie:
Ghillie suits are commonly made out of dyed burlap/jute that has been attached to BDUs. The ghillie suit is one of the most important tools of an Airsoft sniper. People are only visually spotted by movement, color, body shape, reflection, and silhouette. A well made ghillie prevents the enemy from seeing the sniper by body shape, reflection, and color. Silhouette and movement remain the snipers job. As many people have said the ghillie suit is like a rite of passage. The effectiveness of a snipers ghillie is sign of the snipers overall effectiveness. When designing a ghillie it is essential to remember that the idea is to match the surroundings and break up body shape, nothing more. Excess burlap can be a mistake, too little burlap the same. Many people also consider that an individual who has demonstrated patience through the making of an effective ghillie suit is prepared to become an Airsoft sniper.
Hide:
Although a hide is not an actual tool like a ghillie or weapons which are carried around it is still a tool. A sniper must be able to select a hide that is appropriate for the mission and that matches his ghillie (or BDUs in some cases). The ability to choose a hide like the patience and ability to make a ghillie is essential. Without the ability to find a proper place to hide when wearing a ghillie it is useless (Many ghillies are capable of being used in many places, but choosing the perfect place is essential). Another point to keep in mind is that if an area looks like a perfect hide experienced enemy players will look for a sniper there. It is a balance of concealment, ability to fulfill mission, and obviousness.

For those of you who have made it this far I have one final point to make, or perhaps go over. Airsoft sniping being that it is not easy and is not for everyone is however, for those of us for which it is proper, a passion. It is something that we enjoy to no end. Airsoft snipers though they may not always get it do deserve respect. It is not a simple decision and it takes time, but for those few of you who will work your way to here, congratulations.

This is by no means an end all be all guide to what Airsoft snipers are.

(Taken from Boris Sikorvsky, fellow airsofter buddy from ASC)

The Ultimate Airsoft Sniper Guide

"When you're on the trigger of a sniper rifle, you're not going to wonder what it's like to be God; God's going to wonder what it's like to be you."--WWII Sniper School instructor

The Ultimate Airsoft Sniper Guide
The purpose of this guide is to provide a detailed description of the role of an airsoft sniper, and to dispel illusions that many new (and experienced) players have about the role. Sniping isn't the glamorous role that many people think that it is, because they've watched too many movies, nor is it an easy role where people just camp and wait for targets to wander by. Snipers are among the most experienced and hardest working players on the field, and are not to be confused with the many noobs running around with bolt-action sniper rifles (BASR's) and store-bought ghillies. So what exactly is the airsoft sniper?

Introduction to Sniping
Snipers in airsoft can have a huge psychological impact on the opposition in both actual warfare and in airsoft. There's something about seeing your teammates get eliminated by an unseen assailant who is picking them off with precise, deliberate fire, that can be profoundly unnerving. Unlike other players, the sniper has the ability to pick and choose who gets eliminated. The skilled airsoft sniper will not necessarily engage every enemy that they see; they will often stalk and take specific targets for an overall tactical or strategic goal, or play many other roles. In airsoft, the sniper typically plays one of three roles:

1. Reconnaissance.

2. Target Elimination.

3. Squad Fire Support.

I want to go through and outline these roles and discuss the skills and tactics that help the airsoft sniper accomplish their goals. I will also discuss deployment of snipers as part of sniper teams. We'll start with recon.

Scouting/Recon

One of the most effective ways to deploy a sniper in airsoft is as a recon or scout element. A skilled sniper or sniper team is a valuable and effective tool for the team commander, and is often used to great effect in providing the squad with accurate intelligence. It is surprisingly rare in most airsoft games for a sniper to play an effective recon role, largely because of the misunderstanding of the sniper role. Most airsoft "snipers" that I have seen view their role purely in terms of target elimination, and operate almost entirely on their own, rather than part of the team. The most effective snipers, in my opinion, view their radios as being as important as their rifles. Although your rifle is your "life," the radio can be far more effective at eliminating the enemy. So, let's look at the different ways a sniper can be used in the scout/recon role.

Identification of Enemy Positions

This particular role can be engaged in at the same time as other sniper roles, and takes two forms, active and passive. In order to effectively accomplish this task, a sniper needs two tools; a map or grid of the area, and a radio. A pen, compass, and watch are also useful tools for the Scout/Sniper. On small fields, maps are not as helpful, but they can be very useful in larger skirmishes. I suggest using Google Earth or something similar to obtain a closeup printout of the area. You can then mark it off into grid squares (mark letters on one side, and numbers on the other). The commander and the sniper should both have a map. This allows the sniper to call in the location of the enemy with very precise referents when they make contact. You should include the following information when you call in an identification of an enemy position:

1. Location of the enemy force

2. Size of the enemy force

3. Movement direction and speed

4. Armament

5. Other important information

For instance, a call-in might sound like this:

Sniper: Hunter 1 to Alpha Lead, come in. Over.

Team Commander: Hunter 1, this is Alpha Lead, we read you. Over.

Sniper: Alpha Lead, I have enemy contact on Grid G4, Patrol formation, 4 tangos, moving at a walk, and traveling N by NW. They are armed with AEG's, and one springer rifle. Over.

A sniper should call in all enemy contact when tasked to recon, unless noise constraints prevent them from callin in contact immediately. Active identification of positions means the sniper is moving covertly around the map actively searching for enemy positions. Passive means the sniper has another task, but is calling in enemy positions upon making contact with the enemy (but not necessarily hard contact). If the sniper cannot call in positions immediately, or is under radio silence, they should mark down the locations on their map or logbook, and call it in later.

Identification of Strategic or Tactical Points

Much like in the previous role, the sniper should also stay alert for points that have strategic or tactical value. For instance, a spot might be ideal for an ambush, or might have good cover, or might be a suitable location for a forward base. A good airsoft sniper will know how to read the terrain to identify these types of locations. The sniper should mark or call in these locations. It is extremely useful for a squad to know good points to set or expect ambushes, for instance. You should include location, type of point, and landmarks to identify the point.

Assault Coordination

The above two tasks can help an airsoft sniper perform one of their most useful tasks: assault coordination. A sniper can use the aforementioned information to coordinate an assault or ambush. This may come in a number of different forms. First, you can help coordinate ambushes (or help your team avoid ambushes). This requires you to shadow the enemy force and guide your team into an ambushing or flanking position. You will typically stay in an observer position during the assault and provide precise target information, although your team may decide to use you for assault support as well. Second, you may help guide your team around the enemy forces, which may prove useful in capture the flag games, or if your team is heavily outnumbered. Knowing enemy locations and potential ambush points is often critical to the survival of your team in these types of situations.

A sniper or sniper team used effectively in an airsoft battle can turn the tide with good information. Stay alert for intel that can help your team. Recon is one of the easiest ways for a sniper to be useful to their team in airsoft, although it requires that the sniper not be trigger happy. When playing recon, it is best for the sniper to avoid firing their weapon at all. If you simply must fire, be sure to have a complete picture of the situation. There's nothing worse than firing at a lone enemy, only to find out that he wasn't actually alone. A recon element is, naturally, most effective when the enemy has no idea that he or she is there. If you give away your position, it is hard to predict how the enemy will respond and move, and that can lose you the game. But sometimes you need to take a more active role, or come into hard contact with the enemy. At this point, the sniper moves into their second role.

"The average rounds expended per kill with the M16 in Vietnam was 50,000. Snipers averaged 1.3 rounds. The cost difference was $2300 v. 27 cents."--A sign outside the USMC Sniper School.

Target Elimination

One of the main (and, in airsoft, most glamorous) roles of a sniper is in directly eliminating the opposition. A sniper is particularly effective at this task because they are capable of delivering precise aimed fire at their targets, and making their shots count. This characteristic of sniping is part of what makes a good airsoft sniper one of the most feared players on the field. I want to go over the main types of targets that a sniper typically engages, and the associated tactics that help an airsoft sniper accomplish this task. There are three types of targets that a sniper typically engages:
1. Targets of Opportunity
2. Strategic or Tactical Targets
3. Snipers
Targets of Opportunity

Targets of opportunity are the most common type of targets engaged by the average airsoft sniper. In this particular account of a sniper's role, the sniper goes out in search of any enemy to engage, rather than hunting a specific target. A sniper may employ one of three tactics to help them eliminate targets of opportunity.

First, a sniper may choose to lie in wait for enemies to pass by. This particular tactic is often called "camping," and is generally very safe, but not the most effective tactic for getting kills, since most airsoft games tend to be fairly fast paced. Many airsofters also view this tactic as cheating or unfair. It is fairly easy ro do, and requires two main skills--camouflage and the ability to pick a good spot. Camouflaging is heavily discussed in other guides in the Sniper Manual, so I will focus on what kinds of spots to pick.

A good ambush/camping point requires at the very least a clear line of sight for a reasonable distance so that you can take advantage of the extra range of a bolt-action sniper rifle. Other important features include location, in terms of probability of enemy contact (PEC), cover, elevation, and exfiltration routes. For instance, a good ambush point would be one that overlooks a game trail in a heavily forested area, or another area with a lot of brush or other vegetation (such as a riparian zone). Elevated areas open up a wider range of shots, and permit longer range shots. Cover, such as fallen logs, rocks, bushes, etc, can also be important if the enemy returns fire, or is trying to discover your location. Finally, you should have at least two routes to exfiltrate the spot, preferably under cover or otherwise hidden from enemy view. It is critical to keep your location hidden. Okay, so what happens when you make contact with the enemy?

OT:" you should have at least two routes to exfiltrate the spot," prob mo lang d2 is if nakita ka ng kasama mo at akala kalaban friendlyfire ang aabutin mo,na lage nangyayari sa akin

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