"If you are a newbie sniper, you shoud first go around the level of your choice with an automatic and look for the best spots to snipe from. Once you have found them, you can start sniping. But be warned, you will probably be killed the first few times so DON'T GIVE UP...PRACTICE!" - Steath Fox

"When you are down to just yourself and another team member or so, try to tag along with them. By doing this, you will increase the chances of not only your survival, but your teammates life. Just be warned that while you are in groups now, you are more easy to be found." - Stealth Fox

"when a frag grenade is throws always lie down if you cant get away this means you do not die. saved my ass a million times. and socom is built so that if you run towards your enemy it is harder for them to shoot you" - shadow guns

"Plant Claymores, blow-em away when the enemy tries to kill you then shoot em' up." - -ST10- Insane

"1) As soon as the game starts, look for a vantage point with thick foliage, suitably higher up and if you can in the shadows.

2) Always have a team member watch your back. Either another sniper from a distance away, or, an experienced gun man close by.

3) If you come across any newbs who like to run out in the open alot, capture their head position, move the cursor along and when they run into the sniper crosshair, pick them off with a single shot to the head.

4) Never shoot as if you are in possession of a heavy artillery machine gun. The sniper is very much a stealth weapon so you don't wanna' be fireing half a round for a couple of enemies. Try to shoot them in the head, or just give them two bullets in the heart.

5) Shooting randomly never works. It just exposes your position. A veteran will notice you straight away and pick you off like a fly.

6) Nevery snipe standing. Crouching is ok, the best stance is obviously prounce, you have more accuracy and are less exposed." - GTA Rhino Tank