Indian Sniper Equipment & Tactics

[Ray]

1. The camouflage seems ok with background, but as per his distinctive human figurine sitting upstaright would probably be observable from distance.
2. The sniper's boots and his guns are quiet shining in appearance.
3. Infact the camoflage is appearing darker in contrast to very light canopy of the tree.

1. The camo seems better in combination with background
2. These guys should be using camo paints on face..!!

What you suggest Ray Sir !

Isn't his skin showing incongruous to the background.

But then we are looking at him close.

He could have used some camouflage paint.

 

[Ray]

Look at this chap.

His camouflage does not blend.

But then one cannot keep changing, can one.

His rifle is seen inspite of the camouflage cloth on it.

His hand is a give away.

So, he should have used camouflage paint on his hand and should have been crawling so as to present a small 'image'!

And if he had to stand, he should have kept his rifle in front so that it blended into his camouflage suit!

 

[Ray]

Now you chaps go on and do it yourself and debate it out.

Bring fun to the thread!

 

[H.A.]

Whats the difference between a sniper and a marksmen, is it just the ability of the sniper to blend in the background and stay still for hours together or is there something else?

 

[Ray]

Marksman is a grade of one's shooting proficiency.

Snipers are marksmen and are often deployed for specific objectives in teams consisting of snipers and observers.

The marksman, however, operates as a regular member within a unit where his skills are called upon whenever the need for accurate shooting arises in the normal course of operations.

 

[bhramos]

No, Unless its fitted with Silencer, With silencer there are special subsonic ammo..

Never seen Sniper Rifle in IA with Silencer..

the Fire suppressor would do great job then silencer.... without they would compromise their place......

Cross-section drawing of a US Navy Hush Puppy Mk 2 pistol suppressor, showing expansion chamber wrapped around inner suppressor assembly, and four wipes. The bullet pushes a bullet-diameter hole through the wipes, trapping propellant gas behind it entirely until the bullet has passed through the wipe completely.

Cross section diagram of Heckler & Koch MP5SD early model suppressor, from H&K 1971 patent. Vented barrel surrounded by metal mesh packing in expansion chambers, followed by conical baffles in forward chambers.

 

[Ray]

Brahmos,

Interesting.

Could you explain the workings of the suppressor?

If the gases are 'wiped' or 'trapped', then the effect that the gases have on the ballistics will be suppressed. This, to my mind, would affect the effective range and the accuracy.

Maybe I have not understood the workings.

 

[bhramos]

Brahmos,

Interesting.

Could you explain the workings of the suppressor?

If the gases are 'wiped' or 'trapped', then the effect that the gases have on the ballistics will be suppressed. This, to my mind, would affect the effective range and the accuracy.

Maybe I have not understood the workings.

Generally in night even the snipers can be spotted, by the flash coming from barrel...
Silencer would just down sound but not light..
but Suppressor would stop the sound and flash light too, so its good for sniper

and sorry about accuracy and range, as i am not not in Army and never used a gun before...

for example
normal gun without suppressor would give such a big sound like this

 

[ALBY]

does any one know about our snipers using drugs like prazepam or dizepam for decreasing their hert beat rate?

 

[prakashbioc]

Self delete

 

[Kunal Biswas]

Guys, you have to see the thread heading its about Indian army..

 

[Kunal Biswas]

RR Ghatak

Para SF

 

[W.G.Ewald]

Guys, you have to see the thread heading its about Indian army..

I hope this link will be relevant to IA sniper tactics.

Counter-sniper tactics - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Once a sniper attack has occurred, the most difficult task is determining the sniper's location. Because snipers use camouflage, carefully choose their firing positions, and often attack from long distances, they are often able to strike and withdraw without ever being pinpointed. Being aware of the methods snipers use to conceal themselves is also integral to this, as most objects that are usually overlooked are able to function as a snipers' nest. This includes stationary cars that specifically have a hole cut out to allow the sniper a place to shoot out of, the driver functioning as the spotter. It could also include boxes or piles of rubble that one wouldn't generally suspect. Snipers have been getting more and more innovative in their attempts to conceal themselves so places that one wouldn't usually expect to hold a sniper can become suspect.

Sniper vs. Sniper

A friendly sniper is generally the most effective counter-sniper tool. With similar training, knowledge of the surroundings, and equipment, the friendly sniper can offer advice to the squad, enhanced searching capability, and a means to combat the enemy sniper directly. When told what to watch for, the squad can also act as additional eyes and ears for the friendly sniper. Aside from watching over the squad, the friendly sniper also has the option to detach and engage the enemy sniper. Without any outside help from the squad, the respective skills of each sniper play a significant role in determining victory. A sniper duel can frequently distract the enemy sniper from his mission.[citation needed]

Triangulation: technique at two or more locations can more accurately identify the position of a sniper at the time of firing.

Sound delay ("crack-bang"): The enemy's supersonic bullets produce a sonic boom, creating a "crack" sound as they pass by. If the enemy's bullet speed is known, his range can be estimated by measuring the delay between the bullet's passing and the sound of the rifle shot, then comparing it to a table of values. This is only effective at distances of up to 450 meters; beyond this, the delay continues to increase, but at a rate too small for humans to distinguish accurately. Also, in urban areas, the sound can give inaccurate results because the buildings in the area can relay false sound directions.

Detector: The 'sniper detector' system, named Boomerang, was developed through the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency and can determine the bullet type, trajectory, and point of fire of unknown shooter locations. The system uses microphone sensors to detect both the muzzle blast and the sonic shock wave that emanate from a high-speed bullet. Sensors detect, classify, localize and display the results on a map immediately after the shot. The system sensors are usually mounted on a vehicle. The United States military is also funding a project known as RedOwl, which uses laser and acoustic sensors to determine the exact direction from which a sniper round has been fired. The RedOwl system has been tested on the PackBot robot from iRobot Corporation [1].

 

[W.G.Ewald]

Further info on the "Boomerang" system.

Boomerang (countermeasure) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

[Kunal Biswas]

Graphic:

 

[boris]

Further info on the "Boomerang" system.

Boomerang (countermeasure) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Boomerang is a good system.

 

[boris]

Further info on the "Boomerang" system.

Boomerang (countermeasure) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Boomerang is a good system.

 

[bhramos]

Snipers matching fire with fire.

The restricted operational environment of the Line of Control (LoC) in J&K means that special measures have to be taken to deal effectively with the enemy, retaliate against him and cause attrition. Both sides have very strong fixed, built-up defences with most weapons emplacements being


housed in formidable, concretised shelters, making them impregnable except to heavy artillery.
In such a scenario, it makes it quite impossible to cause casualties among the enemy. While fire assaults using infantry weapons are common, they cause little damage to the adversary. The Indian Army has been known to haul even the ZU-23-2 23-mm towed twin-barrel air defence gun to pickets along the LoC, house them in concrete shelters and use them effectively against enemy troops and non-concrete defence emplacements.

However, there are always innovative methods in use to cause attrition among the enemy forces and deter them from misadventures. Sources in Pakistan reveal that numerous casualties have been caused among their troops by Indian sniper teams using the Russian Dragunov sniper rifle that uses the 7.62x54-mmR cartridge.

Lying patiently in wait for targets of opportunity sometimes for hours together, camouflaged and concealed with skill, the sniper and his buddy, the spotter, are a different breed of men. Their success in operations along the LoC validates the emphasis laid in recent years by the army on marksmanship and the attention given to the training, doctrine, equipment, ethos and tactical deployment of sniper teams.

Read More: Snipers matching fire with fire - Hindustan Times

 

[agentperry]

Re: Snipers matching fire with fire.

pakistani attrition are not disclosed

 

[AshutoshNSingh]

Re: Snipers matching fire with fire.

"No snipers in IA, only shooters", "4500 sniper rifles but no genuine snipers!"......
Expert comments Indian Army snipers: https://twitter.com/AshutoshNSingh/status/216869034463997952