Comments on: SWATS That Sniper!

By: P.J. Busche

P.J. Busche — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 17:22:13 +0000

The SWATS system looks a lot like the MILES training system. I really have my doubts on this one; SWATS sounds like an after-the-fact solution — only effective after the enemy sniper has already engaged you with his/her first shot. Sort of like locking the barn door after your first horse ran away. The advertised accuracy of SWATS has to be concretely defined; otherwise it is no more believable than the highly-acclaimed myth of global warming. The money waisted on SWATS could be better used within DoD.

By: mgunns

mgunns — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 16:22:11 +0000

The Marine General maybe right, but as always adapt and over come. Use any means available. When I was an FO for artillery I had a pair of field glasses, compass and a map, and a PRC. Look what they have now! I like the idea of sniper duels, but they have the advantage of knowing the area. So lets get a leg up and take that advantage away. I have always thought about the pelvic area to shoot people. It completley takes them out of the game and they can forget about the 72 virgins or the 72 year old virgin? could never get that one right. Of course shoot what you can see. but if the chance presents itself do it low.
God Bless the Fire Eaters
Semper Fi

By: Charles

Charles — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 15:03:26 +0000

Perhaps something UAV mountable would be of help.
Does this device give vector and distance or just vector? Not sure how accurate a positional fix is with just one unit.

By: AMMO

AMMO — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 06:40:00 +0000

A good concept, especially considering the lack of accuracy in insurgent combat groups.

By: Christian

Christian — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 19:36:51 +0000

Thanks TB…Fixed it…

By: TB

TB — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 19:03:59 +0000

Slight type there Christian. It should read 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, not 56th National Guard Battalion. They’re Pennsylvania National Guard.