Sniper placement and impulses

[TerryB]

Hi guys,

A quick question about snipers. According to 11.4 ..."Onc the scenario starts, the Sniper’s owner can place the Sniper at any time in any hex whose terrain has a positive TM, as long as enemy units do not currently
occupy that hex. Once placed, the Sniper cannot move. The Sniper can immediately attack any spotted enemy hex within its LOS"

Does this placement and subsequent firing constitute an impulse?

Thanks in advance.

 

[David Heath]

Yes

 

[Jeff Lewis]

Not if it's for Opportunity Fire.