Posted on Jul 23, 2015
Any tips on the best way into the 1st Battalion, 143rd Infantry Regiments as non-Airborne?
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Greetings all, seeking a little help from anyone willing to give insight. I'm getting ready to transition from Active Duty, going on terminal leave at the beginning of August.
I'm staying in the Killeen/Fort Hood area and would be very happy if I could get my foot in the door at 1st Battalion (Airborne), 143rd Infantry Regiment of the 36th Infantry Division as I'm looking to join the National Guard. I am an 11C but looking for an 11B position, I'm non-Airborne qualified but was curious to know if I could get into the unit and be sent to Airborne school later?
My Guard recruiter had wanted me to go to Airborne School before leaving Active Duty, but it would eat up majority of my terminal leave and I'm trying to use that in get settled and secure civilian employment. That being said, I have 7 years of active duty service and that entire 7 years I've wanted to be a Paratrooper. To achieve this would be a dream come true for me.
Thoughts?
I'm staying in the Killeen/Fort Hood area and would be very happy if I could get my foot in the door at 1st Battalion (Airborne), 143rd Infantry Regiment of the 36th Infantry Division as I'm looking to join the National Guard. I am an 11C but looking for an 11B position, I'm non-Airborne qualified but was curious to know if I could get into the unit and be sent to Airborne school later?
My Guard recruiter had wanted me to go to Airborne School before leaving Active Duty, but it would eat up majority of my terminal leave and I'm trying to use that in get settled and secure civilian employment. That being said, I have 7 years of active duty service and that entire 7 years I've wanted to be a Paratrooper. To achieve this would be a dream come true for me.
Thoughts?
Airborne School
11B2P: Infantryman (Airborne)
Camp Mabry
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If you can get a slot before ETSing do it. That been said, make the NG career counselor work for you until he/she drops. He/she can get you in the unit if they have a valid MTOE position open regardless if ABN qualified or not. Nevertheless, if not qualified you will have to wait until an opportunity arises. and that could take some time.
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I served in the 143rd, Great units within the organization. My best recommendation would be make a trip to Camp Mabry in Austin and get contact info. This was the last contact info from the Battalion, best of luck.
1ST BATTALION (AIRBORNE) 143RD INFANTRYREGIMENT
1705 SH95 N, BASTROP, TX 78602 [login to see] EXT 7194365
1ST BATTALION (AIRBORNE) 143RD INFANTRYREGIMENT
1705 SH95 N, BASTROP, TX 78602 [login to see] EXT 7194365
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