How hard of a process would it be to attend Sapper School as a 91B?

2021-02-05T10:41:04-05:00

I just graduated BCT and my drill sergeant talked about sapper school and how they excepted a few people who where not a 12 series. I was wondering how hard of a process that would be or not even worth it and if I want to have that more 12b just switch once my enlistment is up

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 5 at 2021 12:51 PM

2021-02-05T12:51:51-05:00

From what I understand, almost impossible. I’ve seen one 91X with a Sapper Tab but he was in an engineer battalion. You might get lucky later down the road but I wouldn’t expect to go as lower enlisted.

Response by CPT Lawrence Cable made Feb 5 at 2021 1:36 PM

2021-02-05T13:36:07-05:00

Sapper School is open to all MOS's. Reality is that you will have a hard time getting the school funded, then priority on class seats go 12b, 11b, 19d and SF Engineers. If your unit will fund, go ahead and apply.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 5 at 2021 1:50 PM

2021-02-05T13:50:41-05:00

In the USAR as a 91B? Just about impossible unless you're in an engineer unit

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 23 at 2021 7:38 PM

2021-03-23T19:38:52-04:00

In my 10 years in the reserves I never met a sapper that earned the tab as a reservist. Its hard just getting air assault and airborne slots let alone sapper. Unless you're in an airborne unit that is.