Posted on Mar 23, 2018
PFC Nodal Network Systems Operators/Maintainer
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I'm looking to enlist as a 17C as soon as I can, but I also want to push myself and take on all the challenges I can, I want to ask my recruiter to get Airborne school in my contract, is that doable? As well as is it possible to attend ranger school even tho my MOS isn't a ranger MOS?
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Yes, you absolutely can as long as your unit is able to send you. On the Ranger school website you can even find a copy of the exception memo that allows non combat MOS to attend. I went while I was a 92G and I have a friend in there right now who is a 29E
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SSG Cyber Operations Specialist
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Unfortunately right now, no. They haven’t opened up any schools to 17C. When I asked about it I was told it would be 2-3 years until we were allowed to go to any schools but that could change soon.
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Go to the 75th ranger section at goarmy, and see if 17C is a MOS in the Regiment. If so, request a option 40 17C contract and don’t sign anything no matter what the recruiter tells you until you see it on your contract.
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Pretty much. But Option 40 are used for newly enlisted. Not Reclass individuals. 17C isn’t a combat MOS so unless your a female soldier being used as a political agenda, your chances of going to ranger school are slim to known. Maybe choosing a different MOS might be bette choice if you really want that ranger status.
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There’s 25D??
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PFC Nodal Network Systems Operators/Maintainer
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As long as I qualify I'd rather not have the ranger school and still get the MOS because of the career opportunities, if I have to choose another MOS it will be something with an option 40.
Thanks for your input
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They just released Option 40 for 17C yesterday according to 75th Recruiting
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