Are there any National Guard Airborne units (other than SF)?

2016-02-28T17:43:34-05:00

Are there any NG Airborne units (other than SF)? I'm going to move out of state after my upcoming deployment but haven't decided where yet, but if there are states with airborne units, they would be my first choice. Thanks for any info.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 28 at 2016 5:44 PM

2016-02-28T17:44:40-05:00

1-131 CAV has one in Alabama

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 28 at 2016 5:51 PM

2016-02-28T17:51:27-05:00

I have a buddy in the Rhode Island NG that's in an airborne unit

Response by LTC Stephen C. made Feb 28 at 2016 5:52 PM

2016-02-28T17:52:35-05:00

TSgt Private RallyPoint Member, the GAARNG has the 165th Quartermaster Company, which is a rigger outfit. I'm sure there are others like that in other states as well.

Response by SFC Richard Alonso made Feb 28 at 2016 5:57 PM

2016-02-28T17:57:36-05:00

1st Battalion (Airbonrne) 143rd Infantry Regiment, 36th Infantry Division, Texas Army National Guard.
https://www.facebook.com/143IR/

1st Battalion (Airborne) 143rd Infantry Regiment

1st Battalion (Airborne) 143rd Infantry Regiment, Austin, TX. 3,669 likes · 138 talking about this · 335 were here. An elite Airborne Infantry unit,...

Response by SFC J Fullerton made Feb 28 at 2016 6:11 PM

2016-02-28T18:11:37-05:00

Have you checked with your unit/state if they would release you to transfer out of state? ARNG enlistment contracts are with that state and your release has to be approved. A transfer to the Regular Army requires a release from the state authority as well. Basically the state has to approve releasing you from your current contract. The Army Reserve is a Federal component under the DA, which make it much easier than the ARNG for intra-state transfers or release to RA. Good luck, but it may be difficult getting your unit and state to release you to transfer to a ARNG unit in another state. Especially if you got a bonus on your last enlistment, or the ARNG paid for any training. Good luck

Response by TSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 28 at 2016 6:18 PM

2016-02-28T18:18:52-05:00

Thank you all for your responses! Anything in the New England area?

Response by LTC Yinon Weiss made Feb 28 at 2016 6:36 PM

2016-02-28T18:36:59-05:00

Yes, the 1st Battalion, 143th Regiment is a National Guard Airborne Battalion with units in Rhode Island, Texas, and Alaska.

http://www.nationalguard.mil/News/ArticleView/tabid/5563/Article/585531/guard-reactivates-only-airborne-battalion.aspx

Guard reactivates only airborne battalion

WACO, Texas, - The 1st Battalion, 143rd Infantry Regiment, the country

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 28 at 2016 7:02 PM

2016-02-28T19:02:48-05:00

GA has a LRSD unit that is airborne.

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 28 at 2016 9:06 PM

2016-02-28T21:06:00-05:00

I believe 1-108th Cav Georgia ARNG is still airborne. Though if you haven't been to Airborne school yet, the chance of the unit sending you in the near future is pretty slim. Word from my CoC is that the whole state is pretty strapped for cash with regard to any "Hooah" schools.

Response by SSG John Jensen made Feb 29 at 2016 1:23 AM

2016-02-29T01:23:10-05:00

check each division for pathfinder units - the 40th ID had an Abn Pathfinder unit, however the waiting list was 3 yrs

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 29 at 2016 10:16 AM

2016-02-29T10:16:32-05:00

There was an Airborne Guard unit in Austin, Texas. I don't have any further info than that

Response by SFC Thomas Howes made Feb 29 at 2016 10:54 AM

2016-02-29T10:54:29-05:00

19th SFC Group in Texas also

Response by CPL Gabriel Kanawite made Feb 29 at 2016 11:30 AM

2016-02-29T11:30:09-05:00

Negative brother

Response by COL Bernie Williford made Feb 29 at 2016 4:59 PM

2016-02-29T16:59:14-05:00

Yes. North Carolina has one and Texas has a Battalion.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 29 at 2016 8:40 PM

2016-02-29T20:40:33-05:00

Every LRS unit is Airborne. These are aligned with the defunct BfSB organization, but most states retained them. If you can tell me your MOS, then it might be easier to actually tell you whether there's a unit.
Rhode Island has a few slots in Troop Command, in addition to C Co, 1-143rd which is airborne. Maryland has a LRS company (although I believe they are being disbanded).

Another good tool is FMS Web.

Response by MSG Don H. made Mar 1 at 2016 1:42 PM

2016-03-01T13:42:55-05:00

Yes there is a airborne infantry bn in Austin, Texas. I think one company is in one of the northeast states. The Bn are part of the 173rd out of Italy. Their assignment to the 173rd is kind of a test to see if the guard can keep up with the same training cycle as the active component. There is a kind of selection process to get into unit, such as passing the APTF at the 18-21 standard and a 5 mile run.

Response by SGT Gale Jugovich made Mar 21 at 2016 7:58 AM

2016-03-21T07:58:37-04:00

In Michigan there is 1

Response by PV2 Robert Bowne made Apr 20 at 2016 9:15 AM

2016-04-20T09:15:44-04:00

the 10th Mountan Group would be a good Starting point to look at

Response by SPC Chris Rozzi made Apr 21 at 2016 2:00 AM

2016-04-21T02:00:06-04:00

Texas national guard trust me on this

Response by CPL Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 27 at 2016 10:34 PM

2016-06-27T22:34:33-04:00

My squadron here in Indiana is a airborne unit, 2 squadron 152nd Cav, we have a long range advanced airborne scout surveillance troop which is known as LRS and it is Charlie Troop, The rest are our ground recon elements, any questions feel free to message me! Best of luck!

Response by SGT Dj Nader made Sep 10 at 2016 1:41 AM

2016-09-10T01:41:26-04:00

los alamitos california

Response by PVT Private RallyPoint Member made May 22 at 2017 1:12 AM

2017-05-22T01:12:31-04:00

In RI national guard, I'm 11b but going to osut and jump school, 16 weeks at benning. I here totally worth it.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made May 25 at 2017 6:27 PM

2017-05-25T18:27:09-04:00

Texas has Airborne in their NG if not mistaken.

Response by SSG Brian Ellis made Oct 17 at 2019 11:48 AM

2019-10-17T11:48:22-04:00

If you're willing to go into the reserves there are several Civil Affairs BNs on jump status. My old unit the 404th CA (A) is out of Ft. Dix

Response by BG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 26 at 2020 7:31 PM

2020-09-26T19:31:30-04:00

Yes. 165th Quartermaster is an Airborne Rigger Company and jumps quarterly. Come join the Georgia Army National Guard.