Hey guys,
I was reading this at work and our two Snipers in our Platoon over read this. They wanted to add thier gear for real life (in Iraq) for y'alls info.
As good as ghille suits are in a wooded enviroment like Georgia, (and northern AZ-sup.) We never use them. In the desert and urban enviroments, a snipers best idea is just to stay in the open. Its the last place everyone looks. As for our gear, our SOP (standard operating procedures) states "full kit will be worn at all times." That means IBA (armor), ACH (helmet), and at least 3 qts of water.
The only time we take that off is once we are in position, and right before we either take the shot, or right after we are secured with another platoon of riflemen. Hope this helps your buddies, and gives them a general idea.
Spc Hale
CMD PLT 1-30th Infantry
3rd Infantry Division