If you go to Fort Campbell, do you have to do air assault?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 26 Oct 2018 15:20:22 -0400

I will soon be attending Fort Campbell after AIT and want to know if air Assault is a option or mandatory

Response by SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth made Oct 26 at 2018 3:31 PM

SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth — Fri, 26 Oct 2018 15:31:33 -0400

In my honest opinion, it's probably optional

Response by CH (COL) Geoff Bailey made Oct 26 at 2018 3:41 PM

CH (COL) Geoff Bailey — Fri, 26 Oct 2018 15:41:58 -0400

It’s optional, but highly encouraged. If you’re given the opportunity, it’s worth the time, you will learn a lot, and you’ll only benefit from the experience!

Response by LCDR Keith Trepanier made Oct 26 at 2018 3:44 PM

LCDR Keith Trepanier — Fri, 26 Oct 2018 15:44:18 -0400

When I was at Ft. Campbell, it was voluntary but highly encouraged. I was hesitant at going but I enjoyed it when I went. Enjoyed it even more when I was done. Opened the door to a lot of fun training afterwords.

Response by PVT Mark Zehner made Oct 26 at 2018 4:08 PM

PVT Mark Zehner — Fri, 26 Oct 2018 16:08:57 -0400

My cousin got transferred there and was assigned to go through Air Assualt school so I'm guessing there's a good chance!

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 26 at 2018 4:41 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 26 Oct 2018 16:41:53 -0400

My brother just left there and is an instructor at your AIT. If you have him as an instructor you should ask him.
As I understand it's "optional" meaning your new PSG will tell you when you're going.

Response by 1SG Dave McWilliams made Oct 26 at 2018 5:08 PM

1SG Dave McWilliams — Fri, 26 Oct 2018 17:08:20 -0400

If your going to an air assault unit then you should be required to go unless their is a physical reason why you can’t . If you have to ask it makes me think your not really wanting to go but I could be wrong .

Response by SSG Brian L. made Oct 26 at 2018 5:28 PM

SSG Brian L. — Fri, 26 Oct 2018 17:28:58 -0400

Why on earth would you not want to go?

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 26 at 2018 7:11 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 26 Oct 2018 19:11:53 -0400

Air Assault is one of the easier schools in the army. If you’re fit and can pay attention to detail, and follow sequence you’ll be fine.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 26 at 2018 9:14 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 26 Oct 2018 21:14:14 -0400

Yes

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 26 at 2018 9:20 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 26 Oct 2018 21:20:35 -0400

You will be in air assault pt until you attend air assault

Response by SGT Law Marshall made Oct 26 at 2018 9:35 PM

SGT Law Marshall — Fri, 26 Oct 2018 21:35:36 -0400

Go ahead and do it, don't be like I was 10 years in married, kids, and a bad back wishing I would have done airborne and air assault. If you get the opportunity to do a spur ride to get your spurs grab that to

Response by SSG David Fetty made Oct 26 at 2018 9:57 PM

SSG David Fetty — Fri, 26 Oct 2018 21:57:42 -0400

Don't wait, don't be anxious about it. It's a course that you'll love. Think about it, people pay good money to rappel and fast rope. It's like getting paid to do adventure training or an amusement park. Since you're fresh from Basic/AIT, you're in good shape, and your mind is primed to accept instruction.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 27 at 2018 12:26 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 27 Oct 2018 00:26:07 -0400

Why wouldn't you do it? Something to take pride in.... Went to air assault school as soon as i could.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 27 at 2018 9:32 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 27 Oct 2018 09:32:59 -0400

Depends on the current CG. The first two years that I was at Campbell it was optional...new CG came in and it was mandatory for a leadership position and everyone else was voluntold.

Response by CH (CPT) Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 27 at 2018 1:18 PM

CH (CPT) Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 27 Oct 2018 13:18:03 -0400

It's called optional because your position isn't coded as requiring AASLT. However, local guidance expects the Army's only AASLT division to live up to that designation. Multiple levels of command will track this and communicate the expectation. Don't worry, though. You will attend a pre-AASLT pt program for a month to get you ready.

Response by Evan Duda made Oct 29 at 2018 4:40 PM

Evan Duda — Mon, 29 Oct 2018 16:40:34 -0400

It's optional, but I would highly recommend you go to air assault.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 30 at 2018 8:56 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 30 Oct 2018 08:56:03 -0400

If you go to 5th SFG (A) please make sure you go airborne

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 31 at 2018 10:25 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 31 Oct 2018 10:25:41 -0400

You're going to go, don't worry about the test. They're honestly a lot easier than you think.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 3 at 2018 11:23 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 03 Nov 2018 11:23:11 -0400

Let's just say if you want to do anything or move up in rank faster you need to go.

Response by SSG Dennis O'Connor Jr. made Nov 4 at 2018 10:37 AM

SSG Dennis O'Connor Jr. — Sun, 04 Nov 2018 10:37:08 -0500

I was stationed at Campbell for about ten years. While air assault school isn't mandatory it is "highly encouraged". If you want to study something ahead of time, study the various aircraft and their capabilities. Number of crew, mission, lift capabilities, number of passengers allowed or ACL (Allowable Cargo Load). Otherwise just pay attention in class. Given that you are in AIT I would assume you are physically fit enough to get through it and your unit pretty much leaves you alone while you are in school.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 5 at 2018 6:58 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 05 Nov 2018 18:58:50 -0500

If you wind up in 3rd Brigade, you're pretty much required to earn your wings.

Response by SPC Brett Robertson made Nov 11 at 2018 2:40 PM

SPC Brett Robertson — Sun, 11 Nov 2018 14:40:48 -0500

When I was in it was mandatory, but I was 11B. I imagine that it is highly encouraged for all MOS. If you are going to make the Army a career my advice is to go for it you are young and in shape you will make it. The school is not very hard. It will also help you on promotion points later.

Response by SGT Andrea Rust made Nov 13 at 2018 3:49 PM

SGT Andrea Rust — Tue, 13 Nov 2018 15:49:19 -0500

I know when I was there, it was all but required. I resisted initially, but my squad leader taught me to climb rope.. I'm proud that I managed to make it through.. it was a fantastic school. Air Assault!

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 3 at 2019 8:36 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 03 Jan 2019 20:36:55 -0500

When I was there in '06 if you didn't have your wings you weren't recommended for any Soldier/Promotion boards. Go, it's a 10 day blast and gets you away from your unit.

Response by SPC Juan Romero made Feb 6 at 2019 11:48 PM

SPC Juan Romero — Wed, 06 Feb 2019 23:48:12 -0500

Yes...If you are 11 bravo absolutely

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 28 at 2021 10:19 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 28 Feb 2021 22:19:30 -0500

I’m at AA, right now and with that mindset you ain’t gonna make it. Go to AA, get the chest candy and get ahead of your peers.