could someon in the artillery become a sniper or more specifically a STA Patrols Special Observer ?
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Category: Role Description
Date asked: Tuesday, August 31, 2021
Last reviewed: Thursday, September 23, 2021
Jen C.
Reservist Brigade SO2 SPS
Hi, you'd have to be recommended and do the special patrol course (a mentally and physically tough course). You can't be a sniper in the RA. Hope this helps and can at least direct your research.
Thursday, September 23, 2021
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