After at least a couple of years in an Infantry battalion as an infantry soldier you may get the opportunity to specialise in a Fire Support element (i.e sniper, motars, recce, javelin). You would then have to complete the relevant course, which for snipers is very demanding. If successful you would join the sniper platoon as part of your battalion.

26 May, 2020 15:17

So if I joined as an Electrician with the Royal Enigeneers, I wouldn't be able to apply for Army Sniper selection? Or would I be able to join once I complete my All Arms Commando Course?

26 May, 2020 15:19

Yes, you would be able to apply to go on the snipers course. A lot of cap badges can put you forward for it. It’s a very difficult course but very rewarding

26 May, 2020 15:35

Thank you. Sniper selection is one of the main reasons I wanted to apply.

26 May, 2020 15:36

It wouldn’t be your main role though, which is what a lot of guys get confused about. You would still be what you signed up as

26 May, 2020 15:38

So you would be a sniper in your main role? So if I was for example a Sapper?

26 May, 2020 15:44

If you were in the Engineers, whichever trade you picked would be your main role

26 May, 2020 15:51

Okay thank you so much

26 May, 2020 15:51