Extreme Precision: Our Quest for a 2,500-Meter Sniper Rifle

In the relentless pursuit of sniper supremacy, the US military’s quest for a next-generation rifle is not just about superior firepower; it’s about crafting a legacy of precision and innovation, rewriting the rules of engagement in a world where threats loom larger and farther than ever before.

Sergeant Carlos Hathcock: White Feather and the Cobra

His story in the U.S. Naval magazine, The Sea Tiger, had made his name known at last to the North Vietnamese. For months this Marine sniper had killed dozens of their finest soldiers, as well as their compatriots in the Viet Cong, practically at will. He did this with such effectiveness that they had nicknamed […]

Patience: Mindset of the professional warrior

Modern warfare, as waged by the US, seems to be mostly about timelines.  In some respects this is necessary, especially in a combined-arms environment.  When you’ve got a lot of moving parts to the operation, to include ground, air, artillery, multiple units moving in the AO at the same time, having time hacks built into […]

Mindset of the Professional Warrior: Patience

Modern warfare, as waged by the US, seems to be mostly about timelines.  In some respects this is necessary, especially in a combined-arms environment.  When you’ve got a lot of moving parts to the operation, to include ground, air, artillery, multiple units moving in the AO at the same time, having time hacks built into […]