7 things all troops need to know before becoming a sniper

US sharpshooters in Hue, South Vietnam, February 3, 1968.
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Snipers are force multipliers, able to strike targets and gather intelligence while far behind enemy lines.
They've gained notoriety and fame, but life as a sniper in the military isn't exactly as it's depicted in pop culture.
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For decades, snipers have been a dominating instrument of warfare striking fear in the heart of their enemies - scoring record kill shots from dist