How likely is a 25U to be sent to pathfinder school?

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 29 Aug 2019 18:43:02 -0400

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 29 at 2019 8:02 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 29 Aug 2019 20:02:22 -0400

Probably not very likely. Especially as a Guardsman. But, you never know until you request a course seat from your unit/state.

Response by WO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 29 at 2019 8:18 PM

WO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 29 Aug 2019 20:18:24 -0400

Not very likely. But I tell you what. Keep on submitting. Literally every class date, eventually someone somewhere will get tired of seeing your name across their desk and send it on.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Aug 29 at 2019 10:54 PM

SGM Bill Frazer — Thu, 29 Aug 2019 22:54:43 -0400

Damn unlikely, because 1- your unit will have to pay for it, 2- what justification can you make to the unit to allow it.

Response by PFC Sylvio Ramsey made Aug 30 at 2019 6:05 AM

PFC Sylvio Ramsey — Fri, 30 Aug 2019 06:05:08 -0400

It doesn't seem likely, however, sometimes the unexpected does happen.

Response by SFC Michael D. made Aug 30 at 2019 9:05 AM

SFC Michael D. — Fri, 30 Aug 2019 09:05:39 -0400

Not likely but the time to ask is at the end of a fiscal year where they need to spend the money or lose it. They may just say "got ahead and send him". Sometimes request for going to schools, timing is everything.

Response by SSG Carlos Madden made Aug 30 at 2019 9:59 AM

SSG Carlos Madden — Fri, 30 Aug 2019 09:59:03 -0400

Army National Guard? Not likely but crazier stuff has happened in the Army. If this is your ultimate goal, keep trying or switch units/MOS to put yourself in a better position to get a slot.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 30 at 2019 4:25 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 30 Aug 2019 16:25:59 -0400

https://www.benning.army.mil/Infantry/ARTB/1-507th/Pathfinder/Incoming-Student.html

Read this FYI.
As a signal SM I recommend Air Assault before Pathfinder. While I was at Campbell, KY that was a requirement.

Incoming-Student.html

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 30 at 2019 4:55 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 30 Aug 2019 16:55:27 -0400

You better study first.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 31 at 2019 7:55 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 31 Aug 2019 19:55:35 -0400

I’ve got a 25W attending in October. We’re a signal company. There are a surprising number of slots available to National Guard soldiers. Many states don’t use their slots and it’s a matter of your BN schools NCO working with those other states to get you plugged in, provided funding is available.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 10 at 2019 6:25 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 10 Sep 2019 06:25:06 -0400

Extremely unlikely, especially for a PFC, if you’re not in an airborne unit. You’ll need an MOS waiver from the Office of the Chief of Infantry that takes about 90 days to process, and that’s IF your unit can provide justification

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 21 at 2019 8:29 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 21 Sep 2019 08:29:11 -0400

I sat next to a dental technician when I went to pathfinder. So do the paperwork and see what happens.