Posted on Feb 7, 2016
What are my chances of getting Airborne school if I go to Fort Bragg?
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I requested a slot for airborne school and I also tried to reenlist for it, but I was denied both times. What are my chances of getting a slot after I get to Ft Bragg?
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I contacted My Branch Manager. There was a shortage in all support MOS's. I had an ATRRS Reservation in four days. Now I'm on my way to Alaska upon completion of Jump School.
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On the lighter side, during the fuel shortages in the 70's our jumps were reduced so the Air force had to put a bunch of C-130s on the tarmac at Pope to run the engines to qualify for the next period's fuel allotment. Logic as the sole source of divining what will happen in the military is a perilous road - but good luck! So, as active Airborne - we had trouble getting jumps in.
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Most of the answers here are grossly inaccurate...
You will not be assigned to any SOF slot without already being Airborne qualified. In fact, you will need to be Airborne qualified, 100 GT, and a Secret Clearance. The same thing about being Airborne goes for the most of the 82nd; you won't be placed in a Parachutist position without being qualified. Since it's not a Parachutist position, there won't be an authorization for Airborne School. Also, you don't have any choice as to which unit you go to. There are a lot of non-Airborne units at Bragg... ADA, COSCOM, 18 Fires, CAB....etc. Also, your current unit won't send you TDY enroute because that would come from unit funds. You actually have a better chance of walking on to Airborne school if you were stationed in Benning.
A while ago your MOS was overstrength which is most likely why your Airborne request was denied.
The best way to go about it is get your Airborne physical and contact your branch manager. As long as the strengths of your MOS at your skill level warrant a need for Airborne school, your branch will give you a slot TDY enroute.
You will not be assigned to any SOF slot without already being Airborne qualified. In fact, you will need to be Airborne qualified, 100 GT, and a Secret Clearance. The same thing about being Airborne goes for the most of the 82nd; you won't be placed in a Parachutist position without being qualified. Since it's not a Parachutist position, there won't be an authorization for Airborne School. Also, you don't have any choice as to which unit you go to. There are a lot of non-Airborne units at Bragg... ADA, COSCOM, 18 Fires, CAB....etc. Also, your current unit won't send you TDY enroute because that would come from unit funds. You actually have a better chance of walking on to Airborne school if you were stationed in Benning.
A while ago your MOS was overstrength which is most likely why your Airborne request was denied.
The best way to go about it is get your Airborne physical and contact your branch manager. As long as the strengths of your MOS at your skill level warrant a need for Airborne school, your branch will give you a slot TDY enroute.
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At one point that was a common thing, however these are the current business rules that USASOC G1 and Airborne branch are working with. I know this because I have worked assignments for people to go to the units. A quick phone call to Airborne branch will verify what I said as being true, especially for 91B's.
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Sorry for the late response SFC Boyd. I just found out that I'm on orders for 1-7 ADA. I think I hurt my chances by not getting my paperwork squared away as soon as I got to Korea. Is it too late at this point to try and submit everything to branch?
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You'll have to ask your Branch manager. If there's a need for your MOS going to an Airborne assignment, they can change your orders to a higher priority assignment. The best thing is to get him on the phone and ask if he's willing to support it. If they aren't, you might have to wait till you're at your next unit for a year or two.
You'll have to ask your Branch manager. If there's a need for your MOS going to an Airborne assignment, they can change your orders to a higher priority assignment. The best thing is to get him on the phone and ask if he's willing to support it. If they aren't, you might have to wait till you're at your next unit for a year or two.
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Pretty Good, if you end up in a Unit that has jump slots, and it helps if you are High-Speed!
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Depends on the unit. I'd personally be more specific than just going to an Airborne installation or unit. Just because it's Bragg or 82nd, doesn't GUARANTEE you an Airborne slot. Granted, having completed an assignment to Bragg in 08' to 12', your chances of going to Airborne School is HIGH lol. Units there are always looking for Airborne qualified personnel, or people willing to volunteer for Airborne School. Especially if you're also qualified Jumpmaster, which is not the case with you. Nevertheless, it's very competitive. It can take you months for a slot, so don't hold your breath. Just ensure you have a packet ready and you meet the physical demands and prerequisites, once you arrive to your gaining unit.
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Depends on if you go to a jumping unit or not but your chances are still much better just because you are right there
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I requested to go to Bragg after 9/11. Initially I was going to have to extend my enlistment to get Airborne School, but I ended up in 3 SFG (A) and they have their own separate budget so I was sent to Airborne school without having to extend. Like SGT Evans said, I imagine that as long as you're in a unit with jump status you'll get sent to airborne school one way or another.
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Check for an Airborne slot with your branch manager and then you should be able to get an Airborne School slot.
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