Am I required to go airborne in 16th MP Brigade as a 35M?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 05:27:04 -0500

I am PCSing to 16th MP BDE and I can't get in contact with my sponsor. I am pretty sure I am going to an S2 shop.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 9 at 2020 5:43 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 05:43:38 -0500

The Brigade itself, as far as I can find, is no longer on Jump Status. However, there are some elements of the Brigade are still on Jump Status. So, I would say....50/50 chances

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 9 at 2020 8:19 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 08:19:12 -0500

You are never required to go to Airborne school, going Airborne is 100% voluntary and requires signing an Airborne acceptance statement agreeing to be on jump status for three years.

Response by CSM Chuck Stafford made Dec 9 at 2020 9:10 AM

CSM Chuck Stafford — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 09:10:58 -0500

Required? No, jumping out of old, made from the lowest bidder aircraft, and trusting your life to a silk chute made from another low bidder and rigged by a fellow soldier who may or may not have had a rough night prior is purely a voluntary activity. When you hit the ground @ Bragg, your situation may or may not change -- drop zones are more fun when you are not on drop zone duty. Good luck with your decision and enjoy the heck out of my hometown -- yeah, Fayetteville.

Response by SGM Steve Wettstein made Dec 9 at 2020 11:23 AM

SGM Steve Wettstein — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 11:23:08 -0500

You won't be forced to go to airborne school. Also, not all positions in HHC 16th MP BDE are PPP (paid parachutist position).

Response by SSG Steven Chirco made Dec 9 at 2020 4:22 PM

SSG Steven Chirco — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 16:22:06 -0500

I am truly sorry that you are going to that unit, my prayers go with you lol