What's a "striker"?

singaporesodapop SG

I need some help with a term which one of my friends used while speaking with me the other day. Out of sheer curiousity, I'm interested in knowing what a "striker" is, as used in SWAT, counter-terrorism or other military teams. Maybe it's a Counterstrike term, I'm not sure...

Thanks!

[email protected] SG

the 3 possiblities i can think of are:

a tank based on the scorpion, scimitar class britis light tank. carries 10 swingfire ATGMs as its primary weapon instead of the 76mm(scorpion), 90mm(malaysian scorpions)main guns or 30mm Rarden cannon(scimitar).

South African Striker, a 12 cartridge semi-automatic shotgun with a drum magazine.

Might be referring to what is more commonly known as a battering ram? (bottom of pic)

lousyboiboi SG

guards also possible

LazerLordz SG

Striker? First man into the firezone? Someone who breaks down the initial barricade?

Just guessing.. I'm nowhere near CT trained. Wink

Gedanken SG

Can’t say I remember any person called a striker outside of sports.

LazerLordz SG

Laughing so Ged, will you be following the WC?

singaporesodapop SG

Thanks for all the replies...I don't think it's soccer-related, though. My friend used to be in the Army, so I'm thinking more along the lines of military terms.

All of you were of great help. Have a good one!

hudax1 SG

(I'm interested in knowing what a "striker" is, as used in SWAT)

They were using it for tactics or strategy

Icemoon SG

Isn't Striker just an assault man? As compared to the sniper. Laughing

singaporesodapop SG

I guess so... Rolling Eyes

fudgester SG

In Tom Clancy’s Op-Center series, the strike team used by Op-Center is called ‘Striker’.

Shotgun SG

Maybe thats like the different position in the entry/assault team?

First guy is the pointman, maybe 2nd guy the striker etc.
He's probably called the striker as he has to cover the front field of fire.

Shrugs... anyone google up anything?

kiddyduck SG

The firing pin in the Frag Grenade also call STRIKER leh…..

LazerLordz SG

Striker.

A sailor in training for a rate is said to be striking. Someone learning to be a fire control technician is called a fire control striker. A midshipman at the U. S. Naval Academy is said to be an admiral striker.

-http://4mermarine.com/USMC/dictionary.html

this is some Marine terminology..

gonegoose SG

You don't mean Striker as in "Stryker Brigade" do you?