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mrblack · « **Reply #30 on:** November 18, 2003, 02:07:07 AM »

Male.
PFC to SFC (waiverable for MSG and above).
Active duty or ARNG and USAR.
Good performance record.
No history of alcohol or drug abuse.
A volunteer (with commander recommendation).
Vision of 20/20 or correctable to 20/20.
No record of disciplinary action.
Expert marksman with M16A1 or M16A2 rifle.
Minimum of one-year retrainability.
Career management field 11.
Pass APFT (70 percent, each event).
1-4. SNIPER AND OBSERVER RESPONSIBILITIES
Each member of the sniper team has specific responsibilities. Only through repeated practice can the team begin to function properly. Responsibilities of team members areas follows:

a. The sniper--

Builds a steady, comfortable position.
Locates and identifies the designated target.
Estimates the range to the target.
Dials in the proper elevation and windage to engage the target.
Notifies the observer of readiness to fire.
Takes aim at the designated target.
Controls breathing at natural respiratory pause.
Executes proper trigger control.
Follows through.
Makes an accurate and timely shot call.
Prepares to fire subsequent shots, if necessary.
b. The observer--

Properly positions himself.
Selects an appropriate target.
Assists in range estimation.
Calculates the effect of existing weather conditions on ballistics.
Reports sight adjustment data to the sniper.
Uses the M49 observation telescope for shot observation.
Critiques performance.
1-5. TEAM FIRING TECHNIQUES
A sniper team must be able to move and survive in a combat environment. The sniper team's mission is to deliver precision fire. This calls for a coordinated team effort. Together, the sniper and observer--

Determine the effects of weather on ballistics.
Calculate the range to the target.
Make necessary sight changes.
Observe bullet impact.
Critique performance before any subsequent shots.

mrblack · « **Reply #31 on:** November 18, 2003, 02:19:11 AM »

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Originally posted by Animal
Thank you mrblack, you have made me aware of the fantastic world of chivalry and justice of snipers.

I have done some research and found that their system of ethics and honor dates back before the time of the samurai.

Snipers are not killers. They are God's instrument, with which he takes and gives the precious gift of life.

Kind sir mrblack, will you please give me a link to a site where I can order the "Sniper's Code of Honor" in the form of motivational poster, for my wall?

When I am feeling down, I want to be enlightened by such beautiful passages such as "Thou shalt not shoot an unarmed civilian", and "Thou shalt not shoot a man in his back", acts no true sniper in history have ever commited.

Next, we will discuss fighter and bomber pilots, and how they follow a strict code of conduct, to this day not yet broken, of NEVER shooting or bombing civilians, or other pilots hanging from their parachutes.

I hope that maybe some day you won't have a loved one being held hostage with a knife to there throat.

But if you do then it will be that OLD KILLER sniper that will put one in the bad guys gord before he can slit you'r loved ones neck.

Sound far feched?
It has happend before and it was a sniper that save the hostage.

The Militay sniper is no different that any other soldier.
Execpt he remembers his kills cause it's a bit more personal.

To the dude in the F-16 he drops a smart bomb.
To the sniper he stalks his objective sometimes taking days.
And then when the time is right BANG he takes a life.

Both men took lives who is the bigger KILLER?
War sucks And some dudes have to fight it Thank God we Have them.

And there will always be bad guys.
So the SWAT dudes will always needs snipers.

Welcome to the real world.
It SUCKS but it is what we have to deal with you and I.

mrblack · « **Reply #32 on:** November 18, 2003, 02:21:48 AM »

Oh and you'r abillity to use the dictionary is really COOL:aok

Creamo · « **Reply #33 on:** November 18, 2003, 02:23:02 AM »

Move aside Udie, make way for mrblk. He might explode.

mrblack · « **Reply #34 on:** November 18, 2003, 02:25:59 AM »

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Originally posted by Creamo
Move aside Udie, make way for mrblk. He might explode.

Oh you have no idea dude I never get angry.
Anger is a negetive emotion .
I am simply trying to set you people straight on this stuff.

You really should do some reading on the subject before you pipe off.
You really are looking very silly:aok
And dare i say ignorant

Creamo · « **Reply #35 on:** November 18, 2003, 02:35:50 AM »

I've read up on snpiers and ninjas. They are totally sweet, but only REAL SNIPERS are awesome.

When they get angry, they flip out. That's why I know you are a fake.

Tuomio · « **Reply #36 on:** November 18, 2003, 02:57:06 AM »

Hey, internet is full of torturing videos, where guys get their hands ripped off with 2 jeeps or raghead slowly inserting dull knife in mans throat with audiovisual effects. Maybe it would be good compromise to just shoot the sniper and you watching those videos with grim on your face? Maybe the FX wizards could edit those faces so, that the guys would look somewhat similar and it would look more like the real bad guy!

Death penalty is one thing, but sentence for inflicting severe physical pain for the sake of it is another. Latter is the Taliban way, i think we should somehow be above that, but heck with the current bombardment of BS (britney spears) popmusic from radio i think we have already passed that point!

SaburoS · « **Reply #37 on:** November 18, 2003, 05:00:58 AM »

Having a death penalty is justifying killing someone even though they no longer are a threat. Let God make that judgement. Having said that though, it is easy for me to say that because I haven't suffered the loss of a loved one from a murder's hands. Maybe then I'd change my mind and want to fry the bastage out of revenge.
BTW, make no mistake that these murdering animals have no concept of remorse, compassion, or fear of the punishment. Their only fear is being caught and convicted. The death penalty exists yet they still commit these horrendous crimes. The vast majority of us "normal" folk don't murder others not because of the punishment but because it is wrong. No matter how extreme the punishment becomes, there will always be these animals committing the murders because they feel they can get away with it.
"They" just don't think like "we" do.
I feel that they should be put behind bars w/out the possibility of parole. After their final appeal, cut out the extra privileges such as cable TV. Let them read from a library. Minimal human contact. Just take care of their basic medical, dental needs. They get cancer? Too bad, give them morphine/heroine til they die of the cancer. Allow them to decide when they want to kill themselves by letting them choose their dosage.
BTW, anyone found to be innocent because of the prosecution hiding evidence that proves the defendant innocent, the condemned gets $100k/year for time behind bars. Price we as a society should pay for punishing an innocent person.
Dern 3AM, time to get some sleep.

mason22 · « **Reply #38 on:** November 18, 2003, 09:57:59 AM »

anyone ever see "the Count of Monte Cristo" ?

llyr69 · « **Reply #39 on:** November 18, 2003, 10:04:38 AM »

IMNSHO the death penalty is not about revenge or retribution. ..but simply a means of ensuring that there's one fewer murderer on the street.

Also though, I think it's applied far too broadly. It should be an option only when there is incontrovertable proof of a heinous crime (as opposed to proof beyond a reasonable doubt of guilt).

This guy is a menace to society and should be put down like a rabid dog.

lazs2 · « **Reply #40 on:** November 18, 2003, 11:44:06 AM »

someone who is a sociopath is allways a threat. Just like child molesters they are hardwired and not repairable. They should be put out of their misery as humanely as possible and.... better luck in the next life I say.
lazs

mrblack · « **Reply #41 on:** November 18, 2003, 02:24:28 PM »

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Originally posted by Creamo
I've read up on snpiers and ninjas. They are totally sweet, but only REAL SNIPERS are awesome.

When they get angry, they flip out. That's why I know you are a fake.

LOL my 4 years of service says otherwise.
But thats ok becuase my opinion of you is that of internet dipchit know it all LOL.

Furious · « **Reply #42 on:** November 18, 2003, 02:47:45 PM »

That's a funny coincidence, because my opinion of you is that you are just an internet dips hit.

mrblack · « **Reply #43 on:** November 18, 2003, 02:58:27 PM »

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Originally posted by Furious
That's a funny coincidence, because my opinion of you is that you are just an internet dips hit.

LOL Hey MORON if you are going to insult someone atleast get the spelling right:aok

Pooh21 · « **Reply #44 on:** November 18, 2003, 03:00:09 PM »

Secret Ninja Killers would pwn Snipers.

back on topic, I say bring back breaking on the wheel.