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  1. Sapper - Wikipedia

    A sapper, also called a combat engineer, is a combatant or soldier who performs a variety of military engineering duties, [1] such as breaching fortifications, demolitions, bridge -building, …

  2. Sapper Leader Course :: FORT LEONARD WOOD - U.S. Army …

    The Sapper Leader Course is a demanding 28 day leadership development course for combat engineers that reinforces critical skills and teaches advanced techniques needed across the …

  3. What is a Sapper? 250 Years of “Badass” Engineers

    Jun 10, 2024 · For 250 years, sappers have served as elite combat engineers, supporting frontline infantry in every war throughout American history. “A sapper, in a historic sense, goes back to …

  4. What is a Sapper? 250 Years of “Badass” Engineers - DVIDS

    Apr 21, 2025 · For 250 years, sappers have served as elite combat engineers, supporting frontline infantry in every war throughout American history. “A sapper, in a historic sense, goes back to …

  5. What is a Sapper? 250 Years of ‘Badass’ Engineers

    Apr 29, 2025 · For 250 years, sappers have served as elite combat engineers, supporting frontline infantry in every war throughout American history. “A sapper, in a historic sense, goes back to …

  6. Sapper | Trench Warfare, Mine Warfare & Fortification | Britannica

    sapper, military engineer. The name is derived from the French word sappe (“spadework,” or “trench”) and became connected with military engineering during the 17th century, when …

  7. SAPPER Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of SAPPER is a military specialist in field fortification work (such as sapping).

  8. Sapper History | Sapper Association

    Many great Sappers have fought and died alongside our maneuver brethren, we owe it to them to capture and secure our history, while preserving our Legacy! We are Sappers past and …

  9. What is a Sapper? 250 Years of ‘Badass’ Engineers - pew.report

    After 250 years, the role of the sapper continues to evolve, but remains essential to military operations worldwide. Their expertise in breaching obstacles, laying and clearing mines, and …

  10. What Is a Sapper in the US Army? - StarSpangledFlags.com

    In the Army, a sapper is a military support expert or combat engineer who assists the front-line infantry divisions. While sappers often perform direct combat operations when necessary, this …