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In an emergency, a sniper can make the difference between life and death. Phillip (31) from the 112th Panzer Grenadier Battalion in Regen has a high sense of responsibility and reflects on his multifaceted job in the Bundeswehr. No, everyday life as a sniper in the Bundeswehr has nothing to do with "American Sniper". And Phillip's work is also different from that in the movie: his tasks as a sniper include more than just shooting from a distance. Orienting himself with a compass and map without any digital aids is just as much a part of his job as approaching, observing, reconnaissance and protecting his own troops silently and undetected. And yes, the Bundeswehr jargon of "incapacitating", "taking out" or "switching off" involves human lives. Phillip is a temporary soldier and has signed up for 12 years (SaZ 12). He is now a staff corporal, which means he has reached the highest rank in the enlisted personnel career (more on this in the pinned comment) and also works as an assistant instructor. We accompanied him on a so-called approach exercise. Training for the covert approach is a central element of training to become a sniper. In this training, Phillip has to cover several kilometers in the forest with his luggage of around 20 kg in a set time, approach a target undetected and find a clear line of fire at a maximum distance of 400 meters. The route goes through a swampy forest area that is heavily overgrown with thorn bushes. He has to wade through deep ditches and streams and have a lot of patience to find the perfect shooting position. Mosquito bites, thorn scratches, wet boots - these are all part of Phillip's everyday work. #bundeswehr #salary #sniper --- This is "Is it worth it?": One person, one job, one life. And at the end of the day, the question is: Is it worth it? We accompany people in their jobs and show them their lives. Is it worth it to work for a salary and use it to finance your own life? What makes me happy about my job? We don't just compare salaries, we show how people live from their work. We are always looking for protagonists: If you also want to show how you live with your job, you are welcome to write to [email protected]! On a personal note: We are not infallible either - and although we make every effort to present every individual financial situation clearly, correctly and understandably, we sometimes need help. The Bavarian State Association of Tax Advisors and Auditors always provides us with competent support - thank you very much for that! Author: Johannes Lenz Camera: Johanna Söth, Johannes Lenz Editing: Moritz Mayer Editor-in-chief: Benedikt Angermeier, Julia Schuster Editors: Anna Siefert, Anna Ellmann, Eva Limmer