I'm still working on that acronym...
Quote Originally Posted by kaur View Post
...plus Wilf's patrol based infantry doctrine and I'm close to throwin word "Sniper" to dustpin
I'm inclined to agree on the word -- but the concept is still viable. There's a need in many circumstances, it's just important that the capabilities and limitations be understood.
...They do need security componet close. They can act like in movie "Sniper", but in real life this is really risky (if this is even the right word) business
True, many times today, in US practice, a Rifle squad or more is sent with the Snipers for that reason.
Isn't this structure close to your thought, except the "Sniper" word
Yes -- and in fairness, the US Army essentially considers the Sniper and his Spotter as a crew and the Sniper rifle as a crew served weapon. Having done the job with no spotter, being a bit of a loner and vaguely anti-social plus believing it is easier to hide one man than two, I don't -- but then I'm not in charge.