Real-life tales from the military's most experienced snipers-- their hits and their misses, the anguish of loss, and the anxiety of the first kill. Take a rare look at how Rangers and Special Forces snipers train and operate, and how the war on terror has changed the role of military snipers.

Includes index.

Going to war : lessons from the Hindu Kush -- A taunting enemy -- "The nastiest fight" -- Other people's houses -- In their own words -- Rangers : sniper assaulters -- Operators as teachers : lessons learned at Range 37 -- Hidden in plain sight -- The hide site : three stories -- Sneaking around in Salman Pak -- In the glint of a scope -- Freaky bull's-eye shot -- Shots not taken -- Snipers, brothers.