diff --git a/mods/ra/rules/infantry.yaml b/mods/ra/rules/infantry.yaml
index 30fefbdb23..46fc6a4716 100644
--- a/mods/ra/rules/infantry.yaml
+++ b/mods/ra/rules/infantry.yaml
@@ -464,7 +464,7 @@ SNIPER:
 	RevealsShroud:
 		Range: 6c0
 	AutoTarget:
-		InitialStance: HoldFire
+		InitialStance: ReturnFire
 	Armament:
 		Weapon: Sniper
 	AttackFrontal: