I am interested in applying to Sapper School. What do I need to accomplish to better my chances of being accepted?

Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 07 May 2020 21:06:37 -0400

Hey everyone, im currently a PFC at Fort Bragg. Im 11b, airborne qualified. I really am interested in goint to sapper. I want to do something good in my contract. I really think this might be it. I heard I have to be a specialist so I dont mind waiting but what can I do to make myself ready? Who do I talk with about getting ready?

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made May 7 at 2020 9:40 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 07 May 2020 21:40:43 -0400

There's a Sapper Handbook on the Sappee Facebook page you can use to study. I believe the recommended PT score is 270, but do your best to be higher. I'm training myself because I want to go to Sapper School too. Good luck to you. Look around YouTube videos and online as well to get as much information as you can. Some points of interest I've noticed are Land Nav (especially at night) and patrolling (especially in leadership positions), and knots.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made May 8 at 2020 1:02 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 08 May 2020 01:02:35 -0400

Unless you have a chain of command that is really willing to put in a lot of work to make this happen, your chances of going are 0%. They currently only accept AOC/MOS: 12A, 12B, 12C, and 12N. As an 11B, you would need an MOS waiver request signed by an O-5 then routed to the engineer proponent for approval/disapproval. Most classes get filled with new 12As attending EBOLC from the RUMINT I've heard.

You are an airborne infantryman, not a combat engineer. If you want to do something special during this contract, you should start training for Ranger school. If you are set on Sapper, you should research what you need to do to change your MOS to 12B as soon as possible. Even as a 12B, there is no guarantee you will be offered Sapper.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made May 8 at 2020 1:31 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 08 May 2020 01:31:50 -0400

I suggest you use your super internet sleuthing powers to actually find information about Sapper School qualification. I will give you a hint. Try Sapper Leader School and Fort Leonard Wood

Response by SSG Dennis O'Connor made May 8 at 2020 7:24 PM

SSG Dennis O'Connor — Fri, 08 May 2020 19:24:15 -0400

As an 11B I'm wondering why you aren't focusing on Ranger school instead of a school geared towards engineers. If I were you Ranger would be my focus.

Response by COL John McClellan made May 8 at 2020 8:35 PM

COL John McClellan — Fri, 08 May 2020 20:35:19 -0400

Find someone wearing a Sapper Tab!