The Ultimate Sniper
 1st edition cover | |
| Author | John Plaster |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Non-fiction |
| Published | 1993 |
| Publisher | Paladin Press |
| Pages | 584 |
| ISBN | 0-87364-704-1 |
The Ultimate Sniper: An Advanced Training Manual for Military and Police Snipers is a non-fiction book written by John Plaster and published in 1993. An expanded and updated version was published in 2006.
Background[]
Plaster, a retired U.S. Army major, wrote his book after three tours in the Vietnam War, where he worked behind enemy lines in Laos and Cambodia as part of the Studies and Observation Group.[1]
Overview[]
Also included in the book is some history on sniping, including background on the British Army's first sniper unit, the Scottish Highland Lovat Scouts. These scouts fought in the Second Boer War
All of this material is covered in much greater detail in Plaster's illustrated book, The History of Sniping and Sharpshooting.
Legacy[]
The book came under the spotlight in October 2006 when a video about "Juba the sniper", who allegedly killed more than 20 U.S. soldiers in Iraq, mentioned it as an inspiration.[1]
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b Watson, Robert (29 October 2006). "Iraqi rebels learn from US sniper guru". The Telegraph. United Kingdom.
External links[]
- Official website
- Table of contents
- John Plaster interview (archived link)
- 1993 non-fiction books
- Military training books
- Handbooks and manuals
- Sniper warfare