VISIER Magazine Special 103 Snipers III

Tactics and techniques are in a reciprocal relationship. In principle, tactics determine techniques and not vice versa. However, if there are significant changes in the field of technology, tacticians must evaluate these, draw conclusions for their own options for action, and make use of the new technologies where it makes sense. This applies to armed and security forces in general and especially in military sniping. More powerful and compact day and night vision technology or ballistic computers are coming to market at an ever-increasing pace. There have also been significant developments in new small arms calibers in recent years. From all this, it can be concluded that there is a constant need for tactical development. This applies both to effectiveness and to cover. Despite all progress, a...