Ghillie suit
A ghillie suit is a special kind of military camouflage suit used by snipers. It is made of netting, with woven threads of burlap, yute, and other fibers in to help hide the sniper's body outline. Ghillie suits are heavy, usually weighing 3-10 pounds or more, and can become very hot. They also can catch on objects when used in the woods and make movement difficult. Still, they are one of the best kinds of camouflage a sniper can use. With a properly made ghillie suit that matches the terrain around him, a sniper can be almost invisible, even to a soldier right next to him.
Ghillie Suit Media
- 34 Squadron undertake Live Fire Tactical Training at Otterburn Camp. MOD 45159226.jpg
British snipers from No. 34 Squadron RAF Regiment training in ghillie suits in 2015
- Wildlife Photographer Giles Laurent in a ghillie suit.jpg
Wildlife photographer in a ghillie suit
- NATO ProAtpo Ghillie Suit Italian Alpine troops barret 50.cal.jpg
An Italian 9th Alpini 'Aquila' Regiment sniper in a ProApto winter ghillie suit during NATO exercises in 2019
- Velayat 94 Military exercise 03 by Mbazri.jpg
Iranian Navy sniper in a ghillie suit
Other websites
- How to Make a Ghillie Suit: A Step-by-Step Guide Archived 2023-03-13 at the Wayback Machine
