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HOW SNIPERS ARE CHANGING THE WORLD
A Research Paper Presented to
English Research Center
School Of Multimedia Arts
Asia Pacific College
Magallanes, Makati City
In Partial Fulfillment
of the Requirements for the Course
ERESWRIT - Research Writing
April 2014
Jose Inigo Antonio P. Concepcion
Chapter 1INTRODUCTION
A. Background of the Study
Snipers are elite soldiers who are trained in various skills like reconnaissance, rifles, and camouflage. Most military snipers are trained to protect there country and their people but to do that they would need the latest equipment technology has to offer; but in the wrong hands can do serious damage.
Jim Michaels wrote and article entitled: "U.S. military snipers are changing warfare." According to this article sniper rifles and snipers are becoming more advance due to technology like the additions of handheld ballistic computers that could calculate the effects of air pressure and things that could change the bullets trajectory. Snipers can now also shoot farther with less sway and with different loaded bullets.
Michaels says, "It's much more of a science now."
Snipers now a days carry the most advanced rifles. Sniper rifles are a snipers bread and butter without it a sniper is nothing. A snipers rifle has a longer barrel and a scope with more magnifications rather than a normal rifle that has one variable and a shorter barrel. But times change and equipment get better.
World guns wrote an article entitled: "Accuracy International AS50 sniper rifle." According to this article a anti-material sniper has been built that is more effective than most snipers to date. The AS50 is a gas operated, semi-automatic sniper that has the ability to penetrate metal and concrete from extremely long distances and was develop by the British and later handed down to the Navy Seals provided by President Barack Obama.
World guns says, "understanding the technology, better understanding of ballistics - that is what has really changed the game."
(http://world.guns.ru/sniper/large-caliber-sniper-rifles/brit/ai-as50-e.html).
It seems frightening knowing that the United States Navy Seals have such advanced sniper rifles being able to do far more than a normal sniper rifle.
Jim Michaels wrote an article entitled: "U.S. military snipers are changing warfare." It talked about how a Marine battalion quickly eliminated well camouflaged enemy scout snipers throught the Musa Wala area in southern Afghanistan.
Even with the fear of the advancement of snipers in the hands of the United States. It is good to know that the United States is using it to defend there country instead of using it against civilians. It all depends on how the owners of a sniper use this weapon.
Having background knowledge about snipers will help the reader's learn about how technology is being used in snipers and can help spread how it is being used.
The information on this paper will help the reader discover the effects of technology on snipers and sniper rifles.
The purpose of this paper is to give light that technology can help snipers.
Michaels says, "It's much more of a science now."
(http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/news/military/story/2012-04-23/snipers-warfare-technology-training/54845142/1).
World guns wrote an article entitled: "Accuracy International AS50 sniper rifle." According to this article a anti-material sniper has been built that is more effective than most snipers to date. The AS50 is a gas operated, semi-automatic sniper that has the ability to penetrate metal and concrete from extremely long distances and was develop by the British and later handed down to the Navy Seals provided by President Barack Obama.
World guns says, "understanding the technology, better understanding of ballistics - that is what has really changed the game."
(http://world.guns.ru/sniper/large-caliber-sniper-rifles/brit/ai-as50-e.html).
It seems frightening knowing that the United States Navy Seals have such advanced sniper rifles being able to do far more than a normal sniper rifle.
Jim Michaels wrote an article entitled: "U.S. military snipers are changing warfare." It talked about how a Marine battalion quickly eliminated well camouflaged enemy scout snipers throught the Musa Wala area in southern Afghanistan.
Michaels says, "They couldn't get outside the wire more than 50 meters before it was a barrage of fire."
(http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/news/military/story/2012-04-23/snipers-warfare-technology-training/54845142/1).Even with the fear of the advancement of snipers in the hands of the United States. It is good to know that the United States is using it to defend there country instead of using it against civilians. It all depends on how the owners of a sniper use this weapon.
Having background knowledge about snipers will help the reader's learn about how technology is being used in snipers and can help spread how it is being used.
The information on this paper will help the reader discover the effects of technology on snipers and sniper rifles.
The purpose of this paper is to give light that technology can help snipers.
B. Statement of the Problem
This study aims to answers this question:
1. How does the advancement of snipers can benefit the world?
C. Significance of the Study
Scientists. Scientists would be able to develop better snipers with the help of this paper after understanding how snipers shoot and hit targets. Making sniping easier for snipers.
Gun enthusiasts. Gun enthusiasts would be able to find out more about snipers and what skill it would take to wield one.
Future Snipers. This research paper would be able to help those who want to become snipers by allowing them to find out more about the job or the skills and training needed to become a sniper.
Snipers. Can even learn from this paper by finding out the history, tips and can even find out about impossible shots done by the sniper.
D. Scope and Delimitation
This study focuses on how technology affects snipers. Evidences are given to give light on how it is applied on snipers.
The study will not be focusing on the history and origin of snipers. It will mainly focus on the effects of snipers to the world. The researcher found it important to give light on a topic not many people know about.
The study will not be focusing on the history and origin of snipers. It will mainly focus on the effects of snipers to the world. The researcher found it important to give light on a topic not many people know about.
E. Materials and Methods
The sources and data where gathered from online articles that I have read and will give clearer information about.
The information will be explained will give a better perspective of how the effects of snipers. This will be observed through psychological and scientifically. The researcher will also give and expound evidences regarding snipers.
The information will be explained will give a better perspective of how the effects of snipers. This will be observed through psychological and scientifically. The researcher will also give and expound evidences regarding snipers.
F. Definition of Terms
Sniper Rifles. Is a precision-rifle used to ensure more accurate placement of bullets at long ranges than small arms. ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sniper_rifle )
Sniper. A sniper is a highly trained marksman who operates alone in a pair, or a team to maintain close visual contact. ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sniper )
Reconnaissance. Military activity in which soldiers, airplanes, etc., are sent to dine out information about an enemy. ( http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reconnaissance )
CHAPTER 2DISCUSSION
How does the advancement of snipers benefit the world?
Definition of sniper
Technology and snipers can be a benefit with playing video games. Video that include looking for a target and shooting with the controller or at a real target with a real sniper rifle.
GamesRadarTylerWilde wrote an article entitled "Sniping in war and videogames: Why it's hated, why it's loved, and why we do it." According to this article, it talks about how real life sniping is far different from videogame sniping and how inaccurate it really is. Like how snipers in video games only aim for less than a second.
He says, "I would like to see those quickscoping kids got to Afghanistan and try quickscoping." (http://www.gamesradar.com/sniping-in-war-and-videogames-why-its-hated-why-its-loved-and-why-we-do-it/?page=2)
Although sniping in video games and real life are far different the skill of hand-eye coordination is present and is used for both the actions.
Snipers affect warfare in terms of the advancement of sniper weaponry and the tactics used by snipers. A sniper is deadly enough on his own but with an battalion of snipers and the advancement of their weaponry will be difficult to defeat.
Jim Michaels wrote an article entitled "U.S. military snipers are changing warfare" it talks about, how a battalion of 33 well camouflage took out 185 enemies when they faught in Musa Qala in southern Afghanistan. A lot of militants were killed by enemies they never saw and those who got away could only spread the word.
He said "They couldn't get outside the wire more than 50 meters before it was a barrage of fire" ( http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/news/military/story/2012-04-23/snipers-warfare-technology-training/54845142/1).
World Guns wrote an article entitled, "Accuracy International AS50 sniper rifle (Great Britain)" It talked about an antimaterial rifle the latest development of famous British company Accuracy International Ltd. Capable of penetrating steel and concrete from extremely long range has been supplied to the Navy Seals by President Barack Obama.
Again because of the new development of weaponry, it would be easier for the military to take out enemies easier with the advanced sniper rifles.
Because of the advancement of technology snipers are developing to become overpowered weapons and are out gunning assault riffles and other weapons in the battlefield.
Definition of sniper
A sniper is a highly skilled marksmen who uses his skills in field craft, marksmanship, and will survive to take the vital shot which could decide a battle "One Shot, One Kill". A snipers main weapon is a sniper rifle. These weapons are high caliber rifles capable of reaching certain distances, and does high penetration damage to objects. Snipers specialize in stealth, camouflage, infiltration, and reconnaissance. Snipers wear suits called ghillie suits which are made out of foliage from trees and other types of material based on there location. Sniper are masters of reconnaissance which means they are able to observe ans give information about the enemy's size, strength and location.
Some people might think that since snipers are advancing its dangerous. But the researcher found out that it's not really bad, in an article entitled, "The psychology of snipers: In new book, U.S. sniper calls Iraqi “savages”" written by Melville House, explains that although snipers are dangerous its the mind of a sniper that's dangerous because of how they feel superior over a target causing them to think highly of themselves and how they hold a targets faith.
Chris Kyle said, "Every person I killed I strongly believe that that they were bad."
(http://www.mhpbooks.com/the-psychology-of-snipers-in-new-book-u-s-sniper-calls-iraqi-savages/). It supports that its the mind and psychology of a sniper that's dangerous rather than the weapon itself.
A. Hand-Eye Coordination
Is the coordinated control of eye movement with hand movement, and the processing of visual input to guide reaching and grasping along with the use of proprioception of the hands to guide the eyes.
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eye%E2%80%93hand_coordination).Technology and snipers can be a benefit with playing video games. Video that include looking for a target and shooting with the controller or at a real target with a real sniper rifle.
GamesRadarTylerWilde wrote an article entitled "Sniping in war and videogames: Why it's hated, why it's loved, and why we do it." According to this article, it talks about how real life sniping is far different from videogame sniping and how inaccurate it really is. Like how snipers in video games only aim for less than a second.
He says, "I would like to see those quickscoping kids got to Afghanistan and try quickscoping." (http://www.gamesradar.com/sniping-in-war-and-videogames-why-its-hated-why-its-loved-and-why-we-do-it/?page=2)
Although sniping in video games and real life are far different the skill of hand-eye coordination is present and is used for both the actions.
Snipers affect warfare in terms of the advancement of sniper weaponry and the tactics used by snipers. A sniper is deadly enough on his own but with an battalion of snipers and the advancement of their weaponry will be difficult to defeat.
Jim Michaels wrote an article entitled "U.S. military snipers are changing warfare" it talks about, how a battalion of 33 well camouflage took out 185 enemies when they faught in Musa Qala in southern Afghanistan. A lot of militants were killed by enemies they never saw and those who got away could only spread the word.
He said "They couldn't get outside the wire more than 50 meters before it was a barrage of fire" ( http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/news/military/story/2012-04-23/snipers-warfare-technology-training/54845142/1).
World Guns wrote an article entitled, "Accuracy International AS50 sniper rifle (Great Britain)" It talked about an antimaterial rifle the latest development of famous British company Accuracy International Ltd. Capable of penetrating steel and concrete from extremely long range has been supplied to the Navy Seals by President Barack Obama.
Again because of the new development of weaponry, it would be easier for the military to take out enemies easier with the advanced sniper rifles.
B. Warfare
Because of the advancement of technology snipers are developing to become overpowered weapons and are out gunning assault riffles and other weapons in the battlefield.
"Understanding the technology, better understanding of ballistics - that is what has changed the game." (http://world.guns.ru/sniper/large-caliber-sniper-rifles/brit/ai-as50-e.html).
CHAPTER 3SUMMARY, CONCLUSION, RECOMMENDATION
SUMMARY
This paper focuses on how the advancement of snipers can benefit the world. This paper gives sight on how snipers are changing the world and people in different ways.
The researcher used facts, evidences and techniques wherein data from different online articles are gathered to support and answer the researched questions posed. The research findings are the following:
1. Snipers and sniper rifles are becoming much more advanced and dangerous due to there ability to be able to hit targets from afar without being seen or spotted, which brings them to an advantage over other enemies.
2. Snipers are changing the face of warfare due to the advancement of sniper rifles and are far superior than other units cause of the ability to hit targets from afar without being seen and can easily wipe out threats.
3. Snipers are only dangerous if not handled with care or with the right purpose in mind.
CONCLUSION
1. Technology affect snipers and sniper rifles2. Snipers are changing the world of warfare due to there valuable skill and sniper riffles.3. Snipers are affecting the world of media like video games.
RECOMMENDATIONS
1. People who learn from this should use the skills of a sniper for good purposes and not for wrong doing,
2. Readers should be aware that if he/she wants to be a sniper. A snipers job is a dangerous job.
REFERENCES
Melville House.(2012). The psychology of snipers: In new book, U.S. sniper calls Iraqi “savages” from http://www.mhpbooks.com/the-psychology-of-snipers-in-new-book-u-s-sniper-calls-iraqi-savages/
GamesRadarTykerWilde.(2012). Sniping in war and videogames: Why it's hated, why it's loved, and why we do it. from http://www.gamesradar.com/sniping-in-war-and-videogames-why-its-hated-why-its
Don't judge me, but I love sniping games Retrieved. Retrieved February 2, 2014 from http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2013/mar/17/dont-judge-me-i-love-sniping-games
Jim Michaels.(2012).U.S. military snipers are changing warfare from
http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/news/military/story/2012-04-23/snipers-warfare-technology-training/54845142/1
GamesRadarTylerWilde.(2012).Sniping in war and videogames: Why it's hated, why it's loved, and why we do it from
http://www.gamesradar.com/sniping-in-war-and-videogames-why-its-hated-why-its-loved-and-why-we-do-it/
http://www.gamesradar.com/sniping-in-war-and-videogames-why-its-hated-why-its-loved-and-why-we-do-it/
