Sapper

Official. A Soldier, Highly trained in Modern Combat Warfare capable of fighting as an Infantry Soldier, with the added responsibility of the disposal of Explosive Ordinance Devices (EOD), Minefield Laying/Clearance, Defensive Protection, Installing and Removing Bobby Traps, Removal of Improvised Explosive Devices (IED), Bridge Building, and Construction. They are deployed with and Special Operations, Peacekeeping, Civil Emergencies.

Unofficial. The dude who blows shit up, The dude at the front, The One that's got "Follow Me" on the back of his shirt, The dude you don't want to fuck with.

Follow The Sapper,
And on the 6 day God said, "they need someone to follow", So he made The SAPPER.

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sapper

The term Sapper is derived from the word sap, as in digging (sap) of Dark and Middle ages fortification's and is now used for a wide range of specific Military and Civil trades.
In the Military generally a Sapper is a highly trained combat engineer, tradesperson, plant operator or fireman. In civilian occupations a Sapper is in most cases a fireman.

Follow The Sapper,
Need a bridge, call the Sappers.

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