The movement techniques I will cover here are the sniper low crawl, medium crawl, high crawl, hands and knees, and walking. Before we start, let’s go over a few rules.

When selecting which movement technique to employ, you should always use the technique below what you think you can safely use. An example of this is if you think you can stay undetected using the high crawl, then use the medium crawl. This is to allow you some sort of room for error when there’s no room for error, and to maximize your effectiveness.

• Always assume the area is under enemy observation.

• Move Slowly. A sniper counts his movement progress in feet and inches. 

• Do not cause overhead movement of trees, bushes, or tall grasses by rubbing against them.

• Plan every movement and move in segments of the route at a time.

• Stop, look, and listen often.

• Move during disturbances such as gunfire, explosions, aircraft noise, wind or anything that will distract the enemy’s attention or conceal the team’s movement.