Even though I don't have Airborne in my contract, will I be allowed to volunteer for it while I'm at OSUT? Is it guaranteed they'll offer it?

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 14 Jun 2018 19:10:07 -0400

Was not able to get it in my contract due to unavailability, so I just want to make sure the opportunity will be offered.

Response by SGT Joseph Gunderson made Jun 14 at 2018 7:20 PM

SGT Joseph Gunderson — Thu, 14 Jun 2018 19:20:13 -0400

You'll probably have to wait until arriving at your unit to try to drop a packet for the school.

Response by SFC Marc W. made Jun 14 at 2018 7:20 PM

SFC Marc W. — Thu, 14 Jun 2018 19:20:41 -0400

Not guaranteed, no. When I went through in 2009, if it wasn't in the contract, you weren't going.

Response by SGT Matthew Sesar made Jun 14 at 2018 7:30 PM

SGT Matthew Sesar — Thu, 14 Jun 2018 19:30:40 -0400

You better make sure you have the highest pt score and don’t give the drill sgts any trouble.

Response by SGT Robert Cupp made Jun 14 at 2018 7:37 PM

SGT Robert Cupp — Thu, 14 Jun 2018 19:37:19 -0400

Can you maintain and exc

Response by SGT Robert Cupp made Jun 14 at 2018 7:41 PM

SGT Robert Cupp — Thu, 14 Jun 2018 19:41:16 -0400

Disregard my last comment. I guess you can’t delete a comment like Facebook. Anyway, can you score at least a 270 on your pt test? You probably won’t get offered it unless you are in an airborne unit. Even then if you can’t get at least a 270 most units won’t bother to send you.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 14 at 2018 9:08 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 14 Jun 2018 21:08:37 -0400

When I went through basic/OSUT, they asked the top 5 PT studs in my company if they wanted to go to airborne school. As long as your DS has no issues with you and you are squared away and hold a high PT score compared to everyone else, you should be good. Your best bet is to ask your DS about it and see what he says. He can always ask someone he knows who is an Airborne Instructor. I will can try and reach out to a few of my buddies who are currently DS at Ft Benning.

Response by MAJ Javier Rivera made Jun 15 at 2018 7:29 AM

MAJ Javier Rivera — Fri, 15 Jun 2018 07:29:44 -0400

My suggestion: pick up the phone and get with your recruiter and tell him/her to work it! Are going regular army or National Guard? You are not fully commited until you sign a new contract (DD Form 4) the day you ship. Therefore you can still get with your recruiter and box him/her. There is Basic Airborne course starting every week so they shouldn’t have a problem. Don't waste time!!!’n

Response by SSG Brian L. made Jun 15 at 2018 9:22 AM

SSG Brian L. — Fri, 15 Jun 2018 09:22:13 -0400

I would not hold my breath if I was you... seriously its rare and you will have to work hard...harder than all the other soldiers to get it