They were under cover of the two sniper teams the entire way.
What's more, they'd be that much further away from the oasis and the fire support the sniper teams could lend them if they were seen.
A sniper team across the street from the hotel for backup.
A sniper team was captured in the area a few weeks ago, he said, but more have taken its place.
In the military, a spotter is a member of a sniper team.
Only a small sniper team under his personal control is armed with loaded weapons.
So, the observer/ sniper team would approach overland from the other side.
The sniper team left friendly lines hours ahead of the sun.
Another sniper team was also in the area, watching over the Marine position, too.
He'd also taken two sniper teams with him and a Robar.