The sniper scene
So this insurgent sniper takes out a couple of guys, including the guy manning the Barrett, yet the black dude sits there minutes waiting for his ammo to get cleaned off, without changing positions. I don't get it.
shareTwo reasons. The black guy (Sanborn) was keeping his eye on a target far away. By moving in the slightest he would make himself more a target while also losing eye on his prey.
He killed sixteen Czechoslovakians. Guy was an interior decorator.
He was in the EXACT SAME POSITION where Ray Fines just got taken out. His position was compromised.
shareRalph Fiennnes' character was taken out because he moved after firing, allowing the insurgent sniper see the motion from a great distance. Remember when he totally misses a roof shot then says "I'm going to adjust" and almost stands up then gets shot. Remember the contractor/mercenary is not that well trained in what he was doing. Sanborn was well trained and stayed frozen low on the ground. The position may have been compromised but not near as much as the insurgent sniper's holdout. I mean they were trapped in a box.
He killed sixteen Czechoslovakians. Guy was an interior decorator.
Nonsense. The British Contactors would almost certainly be prior military with significant training. Being that these guys were bounty hunting most likely they would be prior 'high-speed' military types. Though its highly doubtful they would be carrying a Barrett. An EOD Soldier on the other hand most likely would have zero training on a sniper rifle.
You're taking a dump and they call GQ do you pinch it off or finish your business?
You're funny. The British mercenaries were portrayed as clowns in this film regardless of their prior training. The guy "Chris" on the "50" indiscriminately firing at no visible target until shot in the neck. The character played by Fiennes exposing himself to sniper fire twice. First by killing his runaway captives and finally by changing his position while the enemy sniper watched him. Those contractors may have significant training though are probably better suited for night time security at a Walmart.
He killed sixteen Czechoslovakians. Guy was an interior decorator.
An EOD Soldier on the other hand most likely would have zero training on a sniper rifle.
At least the Navy EOD does use the M107 to destroy explosive devices from a safe distance (see this picture on the right https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barrett_M82#M82_to_M107).
So why shouldn't the Army do so as well? The EOD soldiers won't have the tactical tranining of a sniper but at least they can handle the rifle. share
Navy EOD is a completely different entity but, I highly doubt there were any IEDs destroyed by an M82 or M107, thats simply not effective and its not how they do it. A picture on Wikipedia means nada. Navy EOD have utilized small arms from range to destroy mines in the water but totally different thing.
Being able to handle a rifle...not sure what that means but, going from EOD to Sniper with a .50 BMG is a big learning curve. Anyone can jump on a gun and probably be able to operate it but to do so effectively from a great distance and get hits, not gonna happen
You are taking a dump and they call GQ do you pinch it off or finish your business?