During the interbellum, most nations dropped their specialized sniper units, notably the Germans.

The only nation that had specially trained sniper units during the 1930s was the Soviet Union.

This prompted the British to once again increase training of specialized sniper units.

The brigade has also created an eight-man urban sniper unit.

After the war, this regiment went on to become the British army's first sniper unit.

Provides teams at serious incidents including sniper units, explosives experts, divers etc.

The Soviets also set up all-female sniper units and combat fighter planes.

The sniper units" fire lanes ran down both sides of the road, intersecting at the target.

These include melee, short, medium, long range support and sniper units.

In 1916, these scouts formally became the British Army's first sniper unit, then known as sharpshooters.