Can I go to Airborne School even if it’s not in my contract?

PV2 Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 23 Feb 2019 04:24:02 -0500

Response by MAJ Javier Rivera made Feb 23 at 2019 6:48 AM

MAJ Javier Rivera — Sat, 23 Feb 2019 06:48:26 -0500

You can always volunteer but it guaranteed!

Response by SSG Brian G. made Feb 23 at 2019 6:54 AM

SSG Brian G. — Sat, 23 Feb 2019 06:54:49 -0500

Yes. You can always volunteer. But it is not guaranteed. Just get to your duty station, put in the paperwork and keep putting in the paperwork. JUst make sure that you are ready for the school when the orders finally come down. Slackers need not apply.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 23 at 2019 8:42 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 23 Feb 2019 08:42:09 -0500

Get familiar with the form DA 4187. Haha! I’m sure you’ll get the opportunity to go as long as you prove you’re high speed.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 23 at 2019 10:48 AM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 23 Feb 2019 10:48:13 -0500

Airborne can be difficult if there isn't a reason to go. Either on orders for an Airborne unit or reclassing to an Airborne mandatory MOS, which is the easiest way to get it. In regards to requesting the school and hoping your unit sends you, good luck with that. Units don't want to send soldiers to Airborne because they know they will lose the SM to a PCS. Mechanized units will laugh in your face at the mention of Airborne.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 23 at 2019 10:49 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 23 Feb 2019 10:49:50 -0500

As a reservist, not unless you're at an Airborne unit. If you were to go active then it's easy to get to Airborne school

Response by MSG Frank Kapaun made Feb 23 at 2019 11:00 AM

MSG Frank Kapaun — Sat, 23 Feb 2019 11:00:39 -0500

Tired of being a “leg”?

Response by SGT Daniel Rocco Ames made Feb 23 at 2019 4:39 PM

SGT Daniel Rocco Ames — Sat, 23 Feb 2019 16:39:28 -0500

There are recruiters that come to your basic training cycle asking for volunteers from time to time (at least while I was in). It wouldn't hurt to speak to them.