What should I study prior to attending Air Assault School?

2022-04-13T18:17:00-04:00

I currently have orders to PCS and hopefully I will be leaving next month. I am assuming I will have a shot to go to air assault just like must of the people who is stationed there. Any advices of what should I Study/trained before going? Also, I am interested in doing combatives but unfortunately my losing unit is not doing combatives any more fort COVID related/ “people can get injured” type of bullshit. Do they have the same politics over there as well? No idea ID my MOS is relevant but just in case I am 11B

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 13 at 2022 6:28 PM

2022-04-13T18:28:09-04:00

You do not have to study anything beforehand since you will learn everything on site. You need to be physically ready for the run and obstacle course since that is what will allow you to continue the rest of day zero. Get ready for weekly rucking, so toughen up those feet!

If your unit does select you to do AASLT, a proper leadership will ensure that you do a run through of the course to see if you are ready.

Response by CPT Al Picon made Apr 13 at 2022 7:11 PM

2022-04-13T19:11:24-04:00

Just be in good shape and keep a good mindset for the 12 mile road march. I graduated from Air Assault school in 1991 at Camp Gruber, OK. It was an awesome experience.

Response by SPC Erich Guenther made Apr 14 at 2022 12:43 AM

2022-04-14T00:43:25-04:00

As others have said just show up in the same shape you were in at the end of OSUT. One bit of advice is this is not like BASIC or AIT in that they do not repeat everything 4-5 times. Take notes during the sling loading phase and treat it like a civilian class you will need notes to review prior to your hands on practices. If you do not take notes it is a LOT to remember. You will also need to memorize from your notes for the final test. Also if your PCS is to the 101st, the policy for 11B's at Fort Campbell is to keep sending you over and over again until you pass the school. So always best to pass the first time and not get drilled for failure back at your unit.

Combatives are after my time in the Army so my advice there is take the lead from Hollywood and use the pistol..... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YyBtMxZgQs

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Response by PVT Mark Whitcomb made Apr 14 at 2022 2:49 PM

2022-04-14T14:49:49-04:00

It has been 47 years since I went to the school so I'm sure much has changed. Just be in good shape and you should not have to much trouble. The one thing I do remember was climbing a ladder into a hovering chinook. Don't be the last to climb that, no one left to hold that ladder from swinging. Hell of a ride

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 17 at 2022 9:58 AM

2022-04-17T09:58:15-04:00

You will taught at school what you need to know

Response by SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 17 at 2022 6:05 PM

2022-04-17T18:05:50-04:00

I think finding info about hand and arm signals and sling load link counts wouldn't hurt, but where to find that info would be tough since the only place that has Field Manuals is the internet. Good luck finding one of those places.

Response by CSM Richard StCyr made Apr 18 at 2022 11:33 AM

2022-04-18T11:33:03-04:00

No real study required prior, they will train you on everything.
Being physically and mentally tough are probably the biggest things to start with. Running and rucking are the butt kickers. The rest is paying attention to detail and having a good memory.

Response by SPC Anugrah Chetty-Alexander made Apr 26 at 2022 8:13 PM

2022-04-26T20:13:26-04:00

The hardest part of Air Assault School was the road march at the end. I recommend building up your physical strength and endurance. When I was at Ft. Campbell it was a requirement to get your air assault. I wish you the best of luck. Take care and stay safe.

Response by SGT Albert Thompson made May 3 at 2022 7:05 PM

2022-05-03T19:05:45-04:00

It’s simple, grasshopper. GET YOUR ASS IN SHAPE!! Air Assault School is physically demanding! The Cadre will teach you everything you’ll need to know. You just need to be prepared mentally to face & overcome fears you may not know you have! It’s called the 10 hardest days in the Army for a reason! But if you have a positive mental attitude and work hard, you’ll be the proud owner of a set of Air Assault wings in no time!

Response by SGT Albert Thompson made May 3 at 2022 7:14 PM

2022-05-03T19:14:17-04:00

By the way, if you’re being sent to Mighty Fort Campbell, it doesn’t matter if you’re a doctor or a dishwasher. EVERYONE goes to Air Assault School, at least once! If you’re an 11B, you’ll go until you earn your wings! I earned my wings on my 2nd try. Didn’t get past Zero Day the first time. Which is why I said GET YOUR ASS IN SHAPE!!

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made May 27 at 2022 10:27 PM

2022-05-27T22:27:11-04:00

TSAAS is not physically demanding. If you can't meet the standards, you shouldn't be in the Army, IMO. 4 mile run under 36 minutes, 2 mile under 18 iirc. Then the standard rucks 6X1.5 hour, 12x3 hrs.
The obstacle course gets a lot of people. Again, not hard or physically demanding, more mind over matter.
Use the extra hands on time to your advantage.
Make damn sure you have the packing list every day.
Lastly, have fun.