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The Best Sapper Competition began in 2005 in order to showcase and determine the most physical and mental duo of Sappers.

It is a three-day competition open for two Person teams of Army or Marine Engineer MOS competitors in the grades of E4 and above.  A team must consist of at least one member who is a graduate of the Sapper Leader Course. Any unit desiring an exception to the established eligibility must submit exceptions through the Engineer Regimental Command Sergeant Major. 
 

The competition's concept is to not only determine the next "Best Sapper" team, but to challenge and test the service members' knowledge, physical prowess and mental fortitude.

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The competition showcases the most elite Soldiers in combat engineering from duty stations around the world. "Warrior Athletes"!

 

The United States Sapper Association aims to bring more resources in support of the Sapper Leader Course and execution of the Robert B. Flowers Best Sapper Competition annually through the support of sponsors, donors, Past, Present, and Future Sapper Leaders. The intent of the Association is not only to magnify the importance of the Sapper Leader Course, but also to award teams placing in the top five. Sappers are the the cutting edge of the country's sword, together we can sharpen our blade and unite in order to maintain our legacy and preserve our history.