Can you become a sniper in the Parachute regiment?

James A.

Reconnaissance Platoon soldier

Thanks for your question. Yes, as the parachute regiment is an infantry regiment you have the ability to pursue a career as a sniper. The Guards and the Paras do all their courses together at a place called HDPRCC - Household Division Parachute Regiment Centralised Courses. If you get selected and meet the criteria, you will attend a 9 week course in Pirbright, Surrey. The sniper course is renowned for being one of the hardest courses in the British Army. Regards J

Thursday, August 22, 2019

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