92F going Airborne a good Idea?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 03 Dec 2019 13:58:16 -0500

SPC(P) 92 F re-enlisting to go airborne for 6y contract 18k bonus , been in for 3 years I definitely don’t want to get stuck being a fueler. Should I just re-class first or reenlist for airborne and then decide about that later?

Response by WO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 3 at 2019 2:22 PM

WO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 03 Dec 2019 14:22:22 -0500

Reclassify first, you'll have a better chance of getting Airborne.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 3 at 2019 3:04 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 03 Dec 2019 15:04:36 -0500

Reclass first, but I strongly recommend you go Airborne and stay a fueler. Airborne fueler have a good promotion rate and fuelers can be stationed at some great locations that have aviation like Tampa, various Germany spots, and multiple Army Airfields like Hunter and Wheeler. Plus, you're only a fueler doing fueler stuff at lower ranks. Once you become a senior NCO your job is logistics.

Response by WO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 3 at 2019 3:31 PM

WO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 03 Dec 2019 15:31:29 -0500

You should reclass right away if you dont intend to be a fueler. Your first few years are precious in your career

Response by MSG Danny Mathers made Dec 3 at 2019 4:13 PM

MSG Danny Mathers — Tue, 03 Dec 2019 16:13:24 -0500

Talk to a Guidance Counselor and find out which MOS has airborne shortages. You might be surprised on what is offered and may not want to be in combat arms if that is all there is. I suggest you consider another MOS that is not combat support. Rank is slow in most of those MOS with exceptions. I wish I was offered 18K back in my day to put my knees into the breeze. Airborne is an experience that a Legg will never know!

Response by MAJ Javier Rivera made Dec 3 at 2019 6:07 PM

MAJ Javier Rivera — Tue, 03 Dec 2019 18:07:10 -0500

Like others stated: Reclass first! Now, asa former QM Officer, I worked with great fuelers from tankers, FARPs, to big ass fuel farms. Is all about how you make it and is a job that is in 99% of every Army installation. Not only that, is a WO feeler MOS if interested.