Sniper team

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For other uses see Sniper (disambiguation).
A U.S. Army sniper team from Jalalabad Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT)

A sniper team (or sniper cell) consists of a combination of one or more snipers with force protection elements and support personnel such as a spotter. Members can sometimes fulfill multiple roles. The sniper(s) fires the shot while the spotter(s) assists in observation of targets, atmospheric conditions and handles ancillary tasks as immediate security of their location, communication with other parties; including directing artillery fire and close air support.


They also provide the team security, therefore they are usually armed with an assault rifle or battle rifle.

Some military doctrines describe a third member known as the flanker. Their task is to have observed areas not visible to the sniper or spotter and assist with the team's rear security.[citation needed]


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