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TIREUSE PRECISION DESIGNEE [1 record]

Record 1 2025-07-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Infantry
  • Small Arms
CONT

The biggest misinterpretation about DMs is that they are snipers. ... A designated marksman is an infantry asset that's attached to an infantry squad. Snipers often work alone or within a very small team. Snipers also tend to work autonomously, with specialized mission sets. A designated marksman, on the other hand, will conduct basic infantry operations.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Infanterie
  • Armes légères

Spanish

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