John Plaster
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John L. Plaster (born 1949)[1] is a former United States Army Special Forces officer regarded as one of the leading sniper experts in the world.[2] A decorated Vietnam War veteran who served in the covert Studies and Observations Group (SOG), Plaster co-founded a renowned sniper school that trains military and law enforcement personnel in highly specialized sniper tactics. He is the author of The Ultimate Sniper: An Advanced Training Manual for Military and Police Snipers, The History of Sniping and Sharpshooting, and Secret Commandos: Behind Enemy Lines with the Elite Warriors of SOG, a memoir of his 3 years of service with SOG.
John L. Plaster | |
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Nickname(s) | "Plastic Man" |
Born | 1949 (age 74–75) |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | ![]() |
Years of service | 1967–1971 |
Rank | ![]() |
Unit | 5th Special Forces Group MACV-SOG: RT New Mexico |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
Awards | Bronze Star Medal Purple Heart Vietnam Service Medal Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal Combat Infantryman Badge |
Other work | Gunsite Training Center, Paulden, Arizona |
Signature | ![]() |