I want to become a royal engineer. I also want to see combat. Do engineers see much combat

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i’m also aware you aren’t a royal engineer but there isn’t anyone on here who i think would know better. I just want to make sure joining the engineers doesn’t limit my combat opportunities

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Category: Career Advice

Date asked: Friday, March 26, 2021

Last reviewed: Monday, March 29, 2021

Ben (Robbo) O.

Technical Support Specialist

Good Morning

All Royal Engineers are first and foremost Combat Engineers. They do not however, primarily, close with the enemy. They are not teeth arms. They are however a robust Combat support element. There are plenty of opportunities within the RE to expand the experience you have. Commando, Para and SF opportunities are open to all soldiers providing they meet the standards.

As you have stated, I am not a Sapper, but I have worked with them and they are a really good Corps.

Robbo

Monday, March 29, 2021

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