What is the likelihood of being able to volunteer for Airborne at CAV SCOUT OSUT?

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 29 Sep 2022 19:09:33 -0400

I am shipping to Cav Scout OSUT 11 OCT and was unable to get Airborne in my contract. My recruiter told me they always ask for volunteers at AIT, however, I wanted to see about other people’s recent experience with their ability to volunteer for Airborne at AIT and how/when they went about it to secure. Thank you.

Response by SFC David Reid, M.S, PHR, SHRM-CP, DTM made Sep 29 at 2022 8:04 PM

SFC David Reid, M.S, PHR, SHRM-CP, DTM — Thu, 29 Sep 2022 20:04:00 -0400

This would probably be need based on available seats and your timeframe of AIT. Everything is based on the needs of the Army. Good luck!

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 30 at 2022 1:33 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 30 Sep 2022 01:33:59 -0400

At the Combat Arms OSUTs, especially at Benning where Airborne school is held, they almost always send recruiters to each class to ask for Airborne volunteers.

If you're not able to go from OSUT, you cannot ask your command to send you, as another person responded. You must be assigned to an Airborne unit for your unit to be authorized to send you. But, you can reenlist for a class seat at airborne school once you are near the end of your first contract.