The rules of engagement for snipers Listen Download Embed Share Share this on Facebook (Opens in a new window) Share this on Twitter (Opens in a new window) Share this via Email A U.S. military sniper was ordered to take out the Somali pirates holding Captain Richard Phillips hostage. ( Flickr user joriel (cc: by-nc-sa) ) Hosted by Todd Zwillich Produced by PRI and WNYC