I just reenlisted for Fort Liberty and I am projected to be in a non-airborne unit. Could I still get airborne school TDY en route?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 05:27:38 -0500

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 21 at 2023 10:16 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 10:16:00 -0500

It may be too late to request Airborne TDY En Route, but I bet you can get Airborne after arriving to Liberty. Speak with your Talent Manager to see what your options are. Worst case is you submit a 4187 after you get to Liberty.

Response by CSM Chuck Stafford made Dec 21 at 2023 12:59 PM

CSM Chuck Stafford — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 12:59:44 -0500

When you get to 19th Replacement -- they'll ask if you want to go airborne -- Get in shape, don't quit, feet and knees together. Airborne All the Way!

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 23 at 2023 11:53 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 23 Dec 2023 11:53:46 -0500

Most likely you won't be able to. I have been at Liberty a few times. Slots are given to units that have positions coded with the airborne ASI. HRC will not let you get a school enroute unless it is required at your new unit. Once you get there you may ask and your unit may get a shot. A lot of it is about the availability of slots and how commands handle those requests. A lot of times you can get it as a re-enlistment option but you didn't get it in your contract. I would still try when you get there.

Response by SGT Christina Voakes made Jan 7 at 2024 6:55 PM

SGT Christina Voakes — Sun, 07 Jan 2024 18:55:05 -0500

You should be able to after you get there.

Response by SPC Brian Davis made Jan 29 at 2024 9:35 PM

SPC Brian Davis — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 21:35:57 -0500

All we can do is request it. Never quit giving up is not in your vocabulary!!