I am a tanker who’s unit doesn't currently have tanks.So my unit is encouraging me to attend a school. What schools should I consider?

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I would recommend doing something that will give you a good career when you get out or retire. I'm biased but technology is always good to get into so signal/cyber would be my recommendation. 25B or 17C if you can get through it are good. You don't need much to make a good career with these paths.

Doesn't it depend on where you unit will send you such that you can benefit the unit vis a vis your MOS. WHen I was in my uiit (Sig),sent me to 7th Army NCO academy while my MOS was 05C10 then 05C40 after making E-5 . There were other guys in the Btln. that while commo MOS went to generator school etc. As far a I knew you could go anywhere provided your unit TDY'd you. Having said that why not try to opt for something that would deal directly with the tanks and or their supporting vehicles 2nd or even 3rd eschelon maintenance etc. or perhaps as in my case some leadership training?

I would think your unit is transitioning to a new mission. Normally they would have you attend a school to meet/support the new mission, e.g., Armor BTN to Infantry 11B. But if they are giving you free rein to choose whatever school you want, then choose one that transfers to the civilian world and potentially makes you a decent income. Aviation fields come to mind. Cyber Security makes big $ on the outside. You might need a security clearance = more outside opportunities. Of course, make sure you are interested in it. Don't waste it. I am Airborne, but that is not an MOS. Ranger School also isn't an MOS and you need to be in the best physical shape of your life to pass it. You also need to be highly proficient in combat arms to even think about attending. Night land nav, adv lifesaving, competent on all small arms, fire and move techniques, and that is only 5%. Less than 60% ever pass.

I went from 42A to 12B and it was the best choice I could ever make. We do field training every 3 months and of course our AT is always engineer based ( gunnery demo and quals etc ) I was about to cut it after 17 years and reclassing to combat engineer has kept me going and I’m no 27 days from 20 good years. Choose wisely and find something you love to do

Who in your unit is encouraging you and what does s/he suggest?

Depends what you want to do in the Army. If it is a career and you have not already done so take Basic NCO course.

I would suggest any school, civilian/military that will benefit you when you eventually leave the Army.

I would start out with jump school. The 82nd has 3 squadrons on the 73rd armored regiment.

Go air borne go ranger forget what people think. If you got what it takes, knock it out. I’m an active duty 19K30 and have seen plenty of airborne ranger 19K. Go be that HOOAH tanker. #STAYONTHETANK