Posted on Sep 9, 2020
Is it possible for me to get jump school in the Oregon Guard?
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I’m a second generation soldier, and ever since I can remember I’ve always wanted to get my jump wings. I go to Fort Jackson tomorrow for BCT and was just wondering what the odds of me getting airborne school would be. I know air assault is a possibility, and I intend on going through that as well, but as a wise recruiter once told me: “jumpin’ outta helicopters is awesome, but jumpin’ outta planes is awesomer.”
Will I have to switch to active for this? I’d like to apply for the Q course, but I won’t be eligible to even apply for about a year and a half.
Will I have to switch to active for this? I’d like to apply for the Q course, but I won’t be eligible to even apply for about a year and a half.
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68W: Healthcare Specialist (Combat Medic)
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Depends. Is your unit Airborne? Is there an Oregon NG unit that is Airborne that you could transfer to if your current unit is not? I don't think you're going to get Airborne school right now. You may have to wait until you get back from all of your training and ask your unit.
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I enlisted in Portland, I’m attached to medcom in salem, but other than that I know nothing else. I report to RSP once after I finish with my AIT, but I’ve been told due to the COVID situation some things are up in the air.
I enlisted in Portland, I’m attached to medcom in salem, but other than that I know nothing else. I report to RSP once after I finish with my AIT, but I’ve been told due to the COVID situation some things are up in the air.
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PFC (Join to see) - Oh man. I would say you need to bug the shit out of your Recruiter to get you a POC for the unit you're actually assigned to.
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MSG (Join to see) - Exactly what I was thinking. Very strange situation for sure and really boggling.
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PFC (Join to see) - If you are attached to a Medcom unit I would think your MOS might play a big part on what additional training you would qualify for. Like maybe a combat medic etc.
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Your chances of attending airborne school are slim to none in Oregon. There are no airborne units in the Ore. ARNG and therefore, no slots for the school. The only instances I have seen it happen are for Soldiers/NCOs who win Best Warrior or get the school through ROTC (which is separate from the Ore. ARNG).
The Texas Army National Guard has an airborne unit; 1-143 IN.
The 19th SFG and 20th SFG are also both National Guard and airborne.
The Texas Army National Guard has an airborne unit; 1-143 IN.
The 19th SFG and 20th SFG are also both National Guard and airborne.
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If you are not in an airborne unit, odds are no. There are not a lot of airborne units in the Guard, and even then its hard.
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I’m not entirely sure if I do have an airborne unit. I guess I’ll know more when I’m back in Oregon. Thanks, chief.
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