Sniper

In Insurgency, the Sniper is a class specialized in long range combat. It is also the only class used by both Security Forces and Insurgent forces. 

The role of the sniper is to eliminate high value targets (VIPs) and immediate threats to friendly forces, such as machine gunners and enemy snipers. Snipers should also provide friendly forces with intel regarding enemy movement. 

Insurgency

Security Forces

Sniper
General information
game	INS
faction	Security
squad	[A] Assault Squad [B] Recon Team
Primary Weapon	M40A1 (1) L1A1 SLR (2) M16A4 (2) M14 EBR (3)
Secondary Weapon	Makarov (0) M45A1 (1) M9 (1)
Explosive	M18 Smoke (1) M67 Frag (2) AN-M14 (3)
Explosive2	M18 Smoke (1) M67 Frag (2) AN-M14 (3)
Armor	Light Armor (0) Heavy Armor (2)
Vest	Chest Rig (1) Chest Carrier (2)

The Security Sniper class wears a balaclava with tactical goggles, they are also equipped with a Modular Tactical Vest (MTV) and a Battle Belt.  

Default Loadout

Category	Model	Attachment(s) or Notes
Primary	M40A1	Mk4 Scope
Secondary	M9	Suppressor
Explosive	M18 Smoke
Armor	Light Armor
Vest	Chest Rig

Attachments

• Security snipers have access to suppressors (Except on the Makarov)
• Security snipers have access to the bipod for free on all primary weapons
• Foregrips cost 3 supply points for security sniper class, more than other classes. 
• Security Snipers have access to Mk4 Scopes. 

Insurgent Forces

Sniper
General information
game	INS
faction	Insurgent
squad	[A] Assault Group [B] Scout Cell
Primary Weapon	Mosin (1) SKS (1) FAL (3)
Secondary Weapon	Makarov (0) Model 10 (0) M1911 (1)
Explosive	M18 Smoke (1) F1 Frag (3)
Armor	Light Armor (2) Heavy Armor (3)
Vest	Chest Rig (1) Chest Carrier (2)

Default Loadout

Category	Model	Attachment(s) or Notes
Primary	Mosin	7x Scope
Secondary	Makarov
Explosive	M18 Smoke
Explosive 2	None
Armor	Light Armor
Vest	Chest Rig
Accessory	None

Appearance

The Sniper's appearance is the same as the Sharpshooter and Scout classes. Snipers wear white keffiyehs, white t-shirts, blue pants, a green ammo carrier, and a hip holster.

Attachments

• Insurgent snipers have access to suppressors
• Foregrips cost 3 supply points for Insurgent snipers.
• Insurgent snipers have access to high powered scopes (7x Scope)