After becoming a paratrooper, is there any chance of becoming a sniper within the parachute regiment?
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Is it possible to become a sniper in the parachute regiment or would I need to transfer to another regiment. Im looking to join the paras but wouldn't like to leave if i didnt have to.
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Date asked: Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Last reviewed: Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Paratrooper R.
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There are many roles within the Parachute Regiment like any other infantry regiment. once you get to a battalion you will be place into a rifle company, but then you will have the opportunity to do the specialist platoon cadre just to name a , sniper, machine guns , mortars .
Wednesday, January 6, 2021
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