Can you go to airborne school if you are in the Reserves?

PVT Kyle Cooper — Fri, 29 Dec 2017 22:15:02 -0500

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Dec 29 at 2017 10:28 PM

SGM Bill Frazer — Fri, 29 Dec 2017 22:28:13 -0500

It's possible but unlikely unless assigned to an reserve Abn unit

Response by SGM Mikel Dawson made Dec 30 at 2017 2:43 AM

SGM Mikel Dawson — Sat, 30 Dec 2017 02:43:16 -0500

I wanted to do Airborne school, but my unit always said, "We are not authorized!" I know there were a few special times, like if some one got "Soldier of the Year" or something like that, sometimes they give the soldier a choice of special schools to attend. But other than an assignment requiring it, you can go learn how to sky dive.

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 30 at 2017 4:38 AM

CW3 Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 30 Dec 2017 04:38:52 -0500

Yes but unless you have it in your initial contract it will likely be almost impossible unless you join an airborne unit and get into an airborne slot (SQI "P" - Parachutist), which are pretty much every MOS in an airborne unit.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 30 at 2017 4:01 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 30 Dec 2017 16:01:33 -0500

Yes, but it is an expensive school for the unit so it usually requires a need. It doesn't hurt if you max the PT test at the 18 y/o standard. Don't forget all SO & SF units are ABN.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 2 at 2018 10:04 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 10:04:00 -0500

It is possible but uncommon in the bulk of the USAR.
As stated elsewhere, CA and PO units have some slots, and a handful of units in active jump status.
My unit (non-jump status) sends a half-dozen or so a year to the course.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 2 at 2018 2:19 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 14:19:25 -0500

Of course you can. BUT, you need your unit to sign you up, which can be more difficult than SF selection. Good luck

Response by SPC Justin Wilbanks made Jan 2 at 2018 11:06 PM

SPC Justin Wilbanks — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 23:06:21 -0500

Yes, but it's very hard to get a slot. There are a limited number of slots to airborne school, and to get one while reserved, would mean you are one high speed low drag soldier

Response by SGT Bleddyn Wilson made Jan 4 at 2018 7:53 AM

SGT Bleddyn Wilson — Thu, 04 Jan 2018 07:53:12 -0500

Not many billets out there unless you are in the SOF community.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 4 at 2018 8:30 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 04 Jan 2018 08:30:59 -0500

As stated, by many, yes but very unlikely, the reserves get very few slots for air borne school and only those needing that school, and are considered highly qualified to go. They usually will not just send somebody unless they have confidence they will pass. Other wise they just wasted that slot.