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?

Go to whatever school you want to go to, after you do some research (like you're attempting to do on this site)... and never listen to naysayers!!! Just because your unit / MOS isn't technically Airborne anymore - well, that doesn't mean you wouldn't make a great Airborne Soldier. Many troops have tried something different from their primary MOS and almost all have gone on to be outstanding at being Special Forces, or Rangers, or Aviators, or Counterintelligence Special Agents, or CID Special Agents, or Lawyers, or Doctors, or Nurses, etc, etc. Whatever your ambition is - do not be deterred by anyone and chase hard after your dreams while you're young!

My thought is to get your platoon SGT and go talk to the ISG and maybe the CSM as ask what they need someone to go to school for and let them guide you. SFC Boyd has a good point with the Air Assault School as well. My suggestion gets your decision to have the support of the NCO chain and that can help. Otherwise, it's possible to just piss everyone off especially if the unit is transitioning to something else like Arctic Airborne Operations or some new improved Armor System. They obviously think you have potential, or you'd find yourself welded to a lawn mower someplace. Being basically a duty troop sucks. Play your cards right, and learn how to approach your NCOs for advice and guidance. You'd be surprised at how many of us don't really get that...I didn't, and thus made my life more complicated than it needed to be.

Surveying school !!! It’s a great job to have when you get out.

Personally, I would try for air assault, airborne, rslc (as a scout....these were fairly easy to get (of course I got aa in my first year as an aviator at Campbell, reclassed to 19D and jump school and then assigned to 82d...so other schools were pretty easy to get. I don't know if rslc would be available for 19k, but any kind of reconnaissance or armor related schools would be good to know in your mos

If you can get an Air Assault slot, I would go for that, if not, try something that will help you and the unit like NBC School, Armorer's Course, Air Load Planner's Course, Combat Lifesaver, etc. Some of these may have a rank prerequisite, I'm not sure. Also, ask about college. When I was sitting on promotion boards, civilian and then military education were two of the most underused areas for promotion points. Sit down with your Platoon Sergeant and First Sergeant and see what additional duties are open for alternates and see what school/training you can attend to qualify for one or more alternat positions.

Have you taked to your retention officer? if not see what your scores are and match them to a job. Your scores will tell you what the army thinks you are best at if your recruiter didnt tell get your scores and get some help dont let them run you over with ignorance.

Tanks are a dying, dead end career field. Start looking into reclassing.

Instead of telling you what you can not do.Talk to your unit schools N.C.O. There are all kinds of schools that people do not want to go to. Like field sation ,But every unit has to have the poeple. Take the school. it will show that you want to learn and help your unit's need's. This helps you look better, Witch means you will get promoted sooner. Anthere shcool is the (Piss master course) I for get the real name. I can tell you for sure is to take any courses you can. No matter how bull shit they may seem. They all help tou in the long run.

go to the tank master gunner school

How about 45k/45b? that's tank turret repair/ small arms repair. When I was in they had the subcourses for both, but without a tank, I don't know how far you can get. I OJT"ed in 45b in the unit , but if you get a chance at the real school in Aberdeen, JUMP ON THAT STUFF!!!,