Best Sapper Competition

04/09/2026

The U.S. Army Sapper Leader Course uses a wide variety of rappelling techniques in mountaineering operations. These techniques are a critical skill for Sappers.

04/08/2026

This is the final team update for the 19th Annual Best Sapper Competition. We are looking forward to seeing all teams at U.S. Army Fort Leonard Wood next week!

03/26/2026

The U.S. Army employs a variety of robotic system to include the Man Transportable Robotic System (MTRS).

03/24/2026

Understanding the Remote Activation Munitions System is important for modern military forces. What could you do with the RAMS?

03/20/2026

The Standoff Activated Volcano Obstacle (SAVO) is critical for modern military forces as it provides a significant tactical advantage in controlling the battlefield.

03/19/2026

03/09/2026

This year's LTG (R) Robert B. Flowers Best Sapper Competition is slated to feature 42 of the best engineer teams across the U.S. Army. These teams represent the cutting edge of our country's sword and will demonstrate their special training and expertise from April 16-24 on , Missouri to find out if they have what it takes to be the “Best Sapper."

02/09/2026

⭐️Be sure you are constantly checking in on the Best Sapper Competition website for the most updated information on this years competition!⭐️

Detailed timeline listed below!

https://home.army.mil/wood/index.php/units-tenants/USAES/Sapper/BSC

02/06/2026

📢 SAPPERS!📢

Today is the day.

Registration for the 19th annual Best Sapper Competition closes at midnight TONIGHT (CST) ⏰

If your team hasn’t submitted its packet, it’s time to get it done!

LTG Robert B. Flowers, Best Sapper, Best Sapper Competition, BSC, USAES, Sapper

02/04/2026

📢Registration for the 19th Annual Best Sapper Competition CLOSES IN 2 DAYS (February 6).

Has your organization submitted a team?

Email your packets or questions to: 📧[email protected]

All documents from both competitors should be submitted in one email.

LTG Robert B. Flowers, Best Sapper, Best Sapper Competition, BSC, USAES, Sapper

01/29/2026

📢Registration for the 19th Annual Best Sapper Competition 🧨 IS OPEN and will remain open through FEBRUARY 6TH ‼

• Ensure you follow the instructions on our website: https://home.army.mil/wood/index.php/units-tenants/USAES/Sapper/BSC
• Submit the following documents
(from the Best Sapper Website)
o Application
o Biography
o Hometown News Release
o PAO Release Form
o Most recent STP

• Email your packets or questions to: 📧[email protected]

• All documents from both competitors should be submitted in one email.

04/29/2025

The winning team of the 2025 LTG(R) Robert B. Flowers Best Sapper Competiton is…

Team 27, CPT James Mitchiner and 1LT George Madden from 75th Ranger Regiment, Fort Benning, GA!

Never given, always earned.

Sappers Lead the Way. Earn the Right. Essayons.