Marksman

“	Capable of precision medium to long range direct fire support, this role's weapon comes equipped with a powerful optic.	„
	~ In-game description

The Marksman is one of the Fire Support roles available for players to use in Squad. The Marksman is usually armed with semi-automatic marksman rifles. The British Armed Forces have an extra type of Marksman kit, while Canadian Army and Russian Airborne Forces have no marksman kit.

Description[]

The primary objective of the marksman is to provide long-range direct fire support for the squad. The secondary objective of the marksman is to conduct scouting operations in tactical vantage points against the enemy. It generally receives a strong optic, powerful caliber and bipod to assist with this. This role is strongly recommended to be used in large, open maps with little cover or urban maps with tall buildings. It is strongly discouraged to use the marksman in close quarters combat. Marksman generally use the same caliber and thus have similar ballistics and damage to their faction's Machine Gunner role.

Loadout[]

DMR or Assault Rifle
Pistol, Knife
0-1 Frag Grenades
2 Smoke Grenades
2 Field Dressings
Field Binoculars, Entrenching Tool

Unconventional factions and the British Armed Forces Squad kit receive one frag grenade. Conventional factions receive a bipod on their primary.

Gameplay[]

Surprise attacks are a must when using this role; use the opportunity to your advantage at all times.
Using cover while on the move is also very important. Without it, you will be spotted and eliminated.
Shoot and scoot tactics should be taken into consideration. Staying in one spot during an engagement for too long will eventually lead to your death.
Always make sure you have a safe spot to retreat to in case your engagement backfires.
Marksman rifles usually have smaller magazine sizes than regular rifles. Be sure to keep a close eye on your ammunition; you do not want to engage the enemy with an empty magazine.
Always stay close to your squad; fighting alone will guarantee no victory against a force larger than you.
Make sure you always have the high ground; this will secure a better chance to victory in any engagement.
Keeping clear communication between you and your squad leader is very important and will prove very helpful.
This role is often a bait role, meaning Squad Leaders will kick you from their squad upon choosing it, often automatically believing that whoever selects this role is not proficient enough at it, instead of simply asking how proficient that player is at that role. You have demonstrated a lack of knowledge or care about choosing a role more beneficial to your Squad. Choose this role at your own risk.
Do not bite more than you can chew; think twice before you make a move.
You are the eyes and ears of your squad (and possibly others), your awareness as a marksman is crucial to the survival of your teammates.
British Armed Forces have two marksman roles, with the first variant using L86A2 LSW automatic rifle and the second variant using L129A1 Sharpshooter Rifle.
- First variant is the only Direct Combat marksman kit in-game, making it less restrictive compared to other marksman kits.
Canadian Army and Russian Airborne Forces’s marksman roles are replaced by the Sniper kit. The Sniper kit belongs to the Specialist role type, with more strict limitations on team-wide numbers.
- Insurgents have an additional Sniper kit alongside the Marksman kit. Similar to the Canadian one, it also belongs to the Specialist role type.

Kit Variants[]

Faction	Primary weapon	Secondary Weapon	Explosives	Smoke grenades	Medical supplies	Addtl. equipment
Australian Army	HK417, 8 mags	Self-Loading Pistol Mk3, 2 mags SOCP Knife	—	M18 Smoke White, 2 grenades	Field Dressing, 2 packages	Entrenching Tool Field Binoculars
British Armed Forces	L86A2 LSW + SUSAT, 7 mags	SA80 Bayonet	L109A1 Fragmentation, 1 grenade	L132A1 White Smoke, 2 grenades	Field Dressing, 2 packages	Entrenching Tool
British Armed Forces	L129A1 Sharpshooter Rifle, 8 mags	L131A1, 2 mags SA80 Bayonet	—	L132A1 White Smoke, 2 grenades	Field Dressing, 2 packages	Entrenching Tool Field Binoculars
United States Army	M110 SASS, 8 mags	M17 MHS, 2 mags M9 Bayonet	—	M18 Smoke White, 2 grenades	Field Dressing, 2 packages	Entrenching Tool Field Binoculars
United States Marine Corps	M38 DMR, 8 mags	M9A1, 2 mags OKC-3S	—	M18 Smoke White, 2 grenades	Field Dressing, 2 packages	Entrenching Tool Field Binoculars
People’s Liberation Army	QBU88, 9 mags	QSZ92, 2 mags QNL95 Bayonet	—	DSF161 Smoke White, 2 grenades	Field Dressing, 2 packages	WJQ308 Type 95 Binoculars
People’s Liberation Army Navy Marine Corps	QBU88, 9 mags	QSZ92, 2 mags QNL95 Bayonet	—	DSF161 Smoke White, 2 grenades	Field Dressing, 2 packages	WJQ308 Type 95 Binoculars
Russian Ground Forces	SVDM, 9 mags	MP443 Grach, 2 mags AK74 Bayonet	—	RDG2 White Smoke, 2 grenades	Field Dressing, 2 packages	MPL50 Spade Russian Field Binoculars
Middle Eastern Alliance	G3SG/1, 7 mags	Hi-Power, 2 mags G3 Bayonet	—	M18 White Smoke, 2 grenades	Field Dressing, 2 packages	MPL50 Spade Soviet Field Binoculars
Turkish Land Forces	KNT-67 + KESKIN, 7 mags	SOR-9, 2 mags G3 Bayonet	—	M18 Smoke White, 2 grenade	Field Dressing, 2 packages	Entrenching Tool Field Binoculars
Insurgents	SVD, 9 mags	TT33 Tokarev, 2 mags AKM Bayonet	F1 Fragmentation, 1 grenade	RDG2 White Smoke, 2 grenades	Field Dressing, 2 packages	MPL50 Spade Soviet Field Binoculars Infantry Camo Netting
Irregular Militia	SVD, 9 mags	TT33 Tokarev, 2 mags AKM Bayonet	RGD5 Fragmentation, 1 grenade	RDG2 White Smoke, 2 grenades	Field Dressing, 2 packages	MPL50 Spade Soviet Field Binoculars Infantry Camo Netting

Gallery[]

Early model of the Russian Ground Forces marksman
US Army marksman with the M110 SASS