Sniper Selection And Army Diving
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Can anyone shed some light on Army Sniper Selection and Army Diving? How to Join?
Jason G. asked during the live chat Discover different roles in the Army to British Army
Category: General
Date asked: Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Last reviewed: Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Kieran U.
HR Specialist Cpl
After at least a couple of years in an Infantry battalion as an infantry soldier you may get the opportunity to specialise in a Fire Support element (i.e sniper, motars, recce, javelin). You would then have to complete the relevant course, which for snipers is very demanding. If successful you would join the sniper platoon as part of your battalion.
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Jason G.
So if I joined as an Electrician with the Royal Enigeneers, I wouldn't be able to apply for Army Sniper selection? Or would I be able to join once I complete my All Arms Commando Course?
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Holly J.
Financial Systems Administrator
Yes, you would be able to apply to go on the snipers course. A lot of cap badges can put you forward for it. It’s a very difficult course but very rewarding
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Jason G.
Thank you. Sniper selection is one of the main reasons I wanted to apply.
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Holly J.
Financial Systems Administrator
It wouldn’t be your main role though, which is what a lot of guys get confused about. You would still be what you signed up as
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Jason G.
So you would be a sniper in your main role? So if I was for example a Sapper?
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Holly J.
Financial Systems Administrator
If you were in the Engineers, whichever trade you picked would be your main role
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Jason G.
Okay thank you so much
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
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