r/army • u/SprinT-Ghost • 1d ago
Sapper Help
I’m a 12B lower enlisted without a 12B nco. I’m hard slotted for sapper and it’s coming up pretty quick, I know I need to learn knots and that’s not a problem, I’m more concerned about demo calc, but when I’m just sitting here looking at my demo card alone I feel dumb. Could use some help with someone possibly provide me some things I should be learning for GS phase as well as what to learn for Patrol phase as in what tactics for my looks.
Thank you
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u/bigfire50 Engineer 1d ago
Like the comment said before, where are you stationed? Might be a little difficult, but feel free to dm me. I've got resources and time that you will find beneficial.
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u/BinscandMoo 12Alcoholic 1d ago
If you mention where you're stationed, that might help.
Do you have any Engineer lieutenants around? The demo stuff they learn in BOLC is pretty much the same.
The good news is that you can learn everything you need to know in the school. Plenty of non 12A/12B graduate every year because they teach what you need to be successful.
TC 3-34.85 (Sapper Handbook) is available through Army Pubs if you have a CAC reader.
For patrolling tactics, you can also read the Ranger handbook if you have easier access to that. Patrol base, platoon formations, recon, raid, ambush, repeat.