Major John L. Plaster, retired U.S. Army Special Forces officer, is a renowned expert on all things sniping, and prolific author and longtime sniping instructor.
In the early part of his career, Major Plaster served three tours in Southeast Asia with the top-secret MACV-SOG (Military Assistance Command, Vietnam — Studies and Observations Group) clandestine operations unit. During this time, qualified as a paratrooper as well as a Green Beret weapons and communications NCO, he led missions deep behind enemy lines in Laos and Cambodia. After the war, his combat experience and expertise made him a highly respected sniper trainer for military and law enforcement agencies around the world. He’s an inductee into the U.S. Army Special Forces and the U.S. Air Force Air Commando Halls of Fame. In addition to his military background and knowledge, he is also a prolific writer on firearms, special operations and military history.