How does airborne affect your MOS or career? Will going airborne somehow affect the kind of work I do as a 25P?

SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 07 Dec 2017 15:13:03 -0500

I am currently in AIT, and our MOS has received a major overhaul on the training side of things. Because apparently the training was severely outdated. From what I've been told a 25P works on networking, being airborne would change that? would it add to it? would it just be the same? would I deploy more or less? So many questions, a positive attitude for a newbie like me would be appreciated.

Response by CSM Michael Chavaree made Dec 7 at 2017 7:25 PM

CSM Michael Chavaree — Thu, 07 Dec 2017 19:25:58 -0500

It would open more opportunities for sure.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 8 at 2017 7:57 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 08 Dec 2017 07:57:25 -0500

First of all do you even have it in your contract? In my day requesting Airborne school by people not in Airborne units was very difficult to get -even for NCOs that have been in for several years. Graduating Airborne school will add a ASI (additional skill identifier) to your MOS, making you eligible for Airborne units (it's not a requirement tho). Career-wise this opens up doors to other types of units, meaning different types of responsibilities or opportunities for your MOS. Being in a Airborne unit comes with higher standards and a different mindset. It's that experience that makes you stand out, not your jump wings. Otherwise you'll just be a 5 jump chump in a leg unit doing some kind of tech stuff. Also, 25P sounds like a obscure MOS that may not deploy as much as everyone else -even with jump wings. Before you go chasing rainbows, sit down and really think about what you want. It sounds like you want to reclass to another MOS, which at this point may be too late.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 8 at 2017 4:14 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 08 Dec 2017 16:14:48 -0500

Being Airborne isn't going to change your job very much unless your in a unit that uses your job in an Airborne way. Like being Infantry as opposed to Airborne Infantry its how you are utilized. Overall however being Airborne gives you an advantage over peers when it comes time for promotion. It is and will continue to be a skill looked highly upon by the Army. Deploying and things of that nature are all about your unit and when its their time to go, but if your assigned to an Airborne unit you can likely expect deployment though you wont be jumping into country.

Response by CW4 Angel C. made Dec 8 at 2017 5:43 PM

CW4 Angel C. — Fri, 08 Dec 2017 17:43:11 -0500

Good question but you didn’t tell us the reason you’re asking about Airborne. Are you going to jump school after AIT? That’s the way to go if you can get it. If you’re going ABN focus on passing ABN school (physically & mentally). If you’re just considering it think about this. Are you ready for more? More in the Army always come with more of everything (good & bad) but more is better. Take as many challenges on as you can handle. Airborne units generally do more with much less so there will be plenty of work for you in and out of your MOS. If you can’t get an Airborne slot while in AIT ask to get assigned to Bragg and sooner than later you should have a very good chance of getting an Airborne slot. Good luck!

Response by SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 8 at 2017 6:05 PM

SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 08 Dec 2017 18:05:03 -0500

Expected still a bummer not to jump into foreign countries right? Haha. Thanks for the info Sergeant!

Response by SPC Jesse Schultz made Dec 10 at 2017 5:50 PM

SPC Jesse Schultz — Sun, 10 Dec 2017 17:50:33 -0500

Microwave system operator? Like... Popcorn and stuff?

Response by SFC Charles Vanzant made Dec 13 at 2017 12:21 PM

SFC Charles Vanzant — Wed, 13 Dec 2017 12:21:18 -0500

I cannot tell you how it will affect your MOS, but be prepared to spend a lot of time at Ft Bragg.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Dec 21 at 2017 10:31 AM

SGM Bill Frazer — Thu, 21 Dec 2017 10:31:23 -0500

1. Is it in your enlistment package. 2. Is that MOS found in Abn units, 82nd,XVIII ABC, etc. 3. I spent my entire career airborne, and it was great. It is a completely different mind set, and not for everybody. It is demanding and our favorite saying " Join the Airborne, travel to exotic lands, meeting exciting people and kill them."

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 27 at 2017 6:57 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 27 Dec 2017 18:57:26 -0500

you don't go to Korea for one.
when I got to my first duty station I was re trained as 25 everything so it don't matter man. Go airborne, more fun, more money.

Response by SFC Greg Bruorton made Feb 2 at 2018 3:43 PM

SFC Greg Bruorton — Fri, 02 Feb 2018 15:43:15 -0500

Joe, as one commenter to this thread posted, the Army needs good communicators and it's not only in 25Ps.
Being Airborne qualified while stationed at Fort Bragg in the elite Special Security Group I was called upon to form an Airborne (D) package in 1976 with the 82nd to render support in Special Security matters at HQ level. My MOSs were 72E (Telecommunications Supervisor) and 31Z (Area Communications Chief).

Never sell yourself short in whatever and however you may serve.

Response by SPC Mike Lake made Feb 7 at 2018 10:15 PM

SPC Mike Lake — Wed, 07 Feb 2018 22:15:12 -0500

It shouldn't change your job at all if you go to Airborne School many of my friends that I went to basic training with went to Airborne school and has never been at an Airborne unit you may go to jump School and never be assigned to an Airborne unit so I wouldn't worry about it changing your job at all

Response by SSG Thomas Bannister made Feb 7 at 2018 10:22 PM

SSG Thomas Bannister — Wed, 07 Feb 2018 22:22:34 -0500

It will just make your knees age prematurely, and you will overuse the word Huahh......a lot

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 18 at 2018 5:30 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 18 Apr 2018 17:30:05 -0400

Most MOS’s that are understregth in the Ranger Regiment and the 82nd will offer airborne school at AIT even for those without a contract. Yes it will affect your career. By accepting the training you incur a 36 month obligation to serve on status in an airborne unit. In addition to that it will affect follow on assignments as Branch Managers are usually quite lazy and don’t do actual talent management. So when JRTC needs a guy in your MOS and you are up to PCS, surprise!

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 25 at 2018 9:10 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 25 Jul 2018 09:10:13 -0400

Rember this Airborne is an ASI. You don't have to have it to do your job unless it is a requirement for your job or your gaining unit. Example RANGER RGT. Last I remember everyone is airborne qualified. Take that cook and put him in 1bde 25th ID and he is a leg. But, still able to do his job. Hope that answers your question.