There are three rumors I wish to dispel. Right here. Right now. Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. Area 51 is housing unidentified flying objects. And, yes, there is such as a thing as a tactical paintball sniper. Ok? Ok. Now that we’ve dealt with that, here are four reasons why you need two players on your team, trained and ready as paintball snipers. Check out the acronym – FEDEX.

Frustrate

A player truly skilled in the art of camouflage and sneakiness possesses the ability to covertly flank or enter enemy lines. Once that player has achieved optimal positioning, he exercises his patience and begins the waiting game. A “one shot, one kill” attitude serves to allow him remain hidden and pick apart small fire teams of three targets or less. But frustrating the opposition requires discipline and silence. The psychological effect of a single round coming from behind and eliminating one player is very advantageous. And, ideally, your sniper is using a very quiet marker such as an Ion or Autococker. They literally fire off one whispering shot and remain silent. It takes practice, a strong mind and time. But it pays off.

Educate

A traditional and critical role of a military sniper is gathering information. The same can be said of the paintball sniper. Sending a sniper to a concealed position with the intention of reconnaissance only can create opportunities that will be missed amidst battle chaos. This role is most helpful in scenarios with objectives that lend themselves to intelligence and recon. Additional equipment that makes this role more effective would include simple two-way radios linking back to command.

“Detonate”

With his full arsenal of “sneak-tuitiveness”, the paintball sniper has the resources to execute “behind-the-scenes” tasks and objectives as the battle rages. A team with a couple of members who are fast, lightly equipped and invisible can be directed to insert, retrieve or detonate specific objectives that require precision. A simple example is the classic “capture-the-flag” objective. The sniper and his cover-man egress around the perimeter and in behind the objective while a larger force executes a frontal assault. The sniper team does not engage if at all possible. While it’s rarely this simple, the point is having players trained and ready to utilize stealth to achieve these results with minimal engagement.

Exterminate

It doesn’t matter. Any role on your woodsball team is going to need to pull it’s weight and the most commonly used metric is the number of eliminations per player. A sniper is no different. We expect them to exterminate opposition. When trained well, they can do this in spades. Let me introduce another aspect of the metric. In addition to straight up eliminations, factor in the number of shots fired to achieve one kill. A skilled tactical paintball sniper may very well count fewer eliminations than the full-auto demon who used a case of paint. (That’s totally cool by the way. And that’s their role.) A skilled paintball sniper will maintain a low shot:kill ratio while engaging high-value targets using unconventional tactics. They will reduce the opposing force while achieving other goals.

The role and training of the paintball sniper I have described is not left to “walk-ons” or inexperienced players. They need training. Without training, they are little more than camo-dudes with less gear. They may actually be a hindrance. Trained and practiced, they will be highly valuable assets.

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Us Hostiles are a varied bunch….some Brits, some Americans, an Austerrrralian, some Romanians and the odd Gypsy. But no matter where we are from you can guarantee that we are highly trained. From our military members, our street fighters, ruffians, vagabonds and cut throats we have developed some highly innovative tactics.

When Spetnaz got wind of our hybrid techniques they were naturally curious, but we didn’t quite trust them. So now their all dead.

The same goes for the Welsh spec op’s unit that tried to infiltrate one of our meetings. Officially known as the Welsh Attack and Nuclear Kill squad or W.A.N.K.

As part of our defenses we have specially designed robot sheep that keep watch on the perimeter where ever we are. We heard a Baaa and BOOM! Next thing you know bits of wank all over the place. Not our fault. The sheep are only designed to explode when they feel under threat.

So the moral is, don’t try and steel our tactics. But we are a charitable bunch, so we’ll give you a few free pointers.

A very good way to beat another team is to assassinate them before they’ve arrived at the game. In paintball this is considered ‘unconventional’ or ‘murder’ but we don’t care for silly old traditions.

The best way to do this is by replacing their markers at a previous game with highly poisonous snakes. As soon as they go to test their gear the night before, load a python with 200 paintballs and attach an air tank to it’s ass, their brown bread. Hoo Rah.

Another tactic is to leave your paintball markers at home and bring actual guns. It’s a short day but a guaranteed win.

More of these tactics can be found in the ‘big book of bad ass tactics and naughty behavior’ only available when you join the Hostiles.

So what are you waiting for?

(girly men need not apply……unless your really girly, we’ve had a few beers and you do what your told).

By Richard Widlake, Executive Junior Chief Co-Strategy Manager, Hostile Intentions

2010 has been a fantastic year of paintball for Hostile Intentions. We want to wish all of our team members, supporters and home fields a fantastic Christmas and a very happy and prosperous entrance to 2011!

HUGE thanks to all those involved in organizing the day! Particular mentions to team captain, Jason Smith, his wife Caroline and Chuck from Paintball Extreme! You guys rock!!

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As general of the Southern forces at Europe’s biggest paintball event North vs South 2010, Jason Smith, Co-Captain of Hostile Intentions alongside Chuck Mullikin led the side to it’s second and most decisive victory!

Congratulations to all players involved for making this a spectacular event!

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Bad Christmas jokes aside, this year has been a rollercoaster ride for both the team and paintball in general. However, 2010 looks to be a VERY promising year for the team so watch this space!

In the mean time, allow me to wish you all a Merry Christmas (or similar) and a Happy New Year!

Olly