Sapper Kingsnorth is a Plant Operator Mechanic in the Royal Engineers. He is currently deployed to South Sudan on Operation Trenton. Here he takes 60 seconds to explain the role he performs when deployed and what he does during his day. The UK has nearly 400 troops deployed in support of the UN Mission to South Sudan. This is one of the UK's largest operational deployments. This forms part of our commitment to the pursuit of peace and stability in the country. | British Army

What is a sapper? For 250 years, sappers have served as elite U.S. Army combat engineers, supporting frontline infantry in every war throughout American history. The Sapper Leader Course tests the limits of human endurance, and only the best make it through and wear the tab. This year we celebrate 250 years of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and 40 years of the Sapper Leader Course. Check out this video to hear from our Soldiers what it takes to become an Army Sapper, graduate Sapper School, an