How can I attend Airborne School during BCT without being at Ft. Benning?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 07 Jun 2017 19:28:08 -0400

I have recently enlisted into the USAR as a 91B (Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic) and will be attending BCT at Ft. Jackson, SC and then Ft. Lee, VA. While becoming Airborne qualified will not help me in my MOS, I plan on attending college and enrolling into the ROTC program. By becoming Airborne qualified now, I will allow myself to attend more schools during the summer increasing my OML ranking

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 7 at 2017 7:58 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 07 Jun 2017 19:58:09 -0400

Did you get it in your contract? If not, you may need to put in a request with you command. They will recommend you, and they should have the necessary paperwork for any school you want. They need wheeled mechanics in airborne units, too.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 7 at 2017 8:31 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 07 Jun 2017 20:31:15 -0400

You don't. If you get airborne school in your contract or you somehow get it then you would go after AIT. There are a few exceptions to that but not many.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 8 at 2017 9:35 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 08 Jun 2017 09:35:24 -0400

You will not be attending Airborne during Basic Training. Unless it was an enlistment option, you will not go unless you submit a request to go (and fingers crossed that it gets approved)