What are the chances of getting Airborne in my contact when leaving the Reserves to go active duty?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 15 Nov 2019 01:40:27 -0500

So I’m currently a 35F in the reserves and am trying to go active duty , getting the process done with a recruiter and my unit, but when that process is complete and I go to MEPS again to sign an active contract, what are the chances of being able to get airborne?, and going to Bragg? Really wanna go to the 82nd and challenge myself

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 15 at 2019 1:48 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 15 Nov 2019 01:48:43 -0500

Pretty high honestly. If you really want to challenge yourself then volunteer for an airborne contract with an Option 40 and try to get to the R-MIB.

But in all honesty, you can get an airborne contract but there is no guarantee you are going to end up in the 82nd

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 15 at 2019 1:56 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 15 Nov 2019 01:56:03 -0500

You just have to ask, if they have it they'll give it to you. If not, after you've been a year on station you can request Airborne training through your branch manager. The Army is always in need of Skill level 1 Airborne Soldiers

Response by SGM Steve Wettstein made Nov 15 at 2019 7:05 AM

SGM Steve Wettstein — Fri, 15 Nov 2019 07:05:50 -0500

The only way you will get airborne is if you go to an airborne unit and most of Ft. Bragg is airborne. So if you are allowed to request your base, Bragg is what you should ask for.

Response by SSG Steven Chirco made Nov 15 at 2019 10:18 AM

SSG Steven Chirco — Fri, 15 Nov 2019 10:18:52 -0500

Just don’t sign unless you get airborne in your contract.

Response by MAJ Javier Rivera made Nov 15 at 2019 11:58 AM

MAJ Javier Rivera — Fri, 15 Nov 2019 11:58:14 -0500

Ask the Guidance Counselor at MEPS when you go. And if you are a Type A person then ask for Option 40 (75th Ranger). Note: having an Airborne contract doesn’t guarantee assignament to the 82nd.

Response by SPC Terence Q Burns made Nov 15 at 2019 1:54 PM

SPC Terence Q Burns — Fri, 15 Nov 2019 13:54:45 -0500

There are various summer trainings that many Reservist or Guardsmen can apply for at 82nd and 101st. I'm a Cold War veteran and back in my high school day's in the 70's, our summer camps was training course with military tactics. Don't know if they still exist, but it's worth checking into.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 15 at 2019 3:32 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 15 Nov 2019 15:32:46 -0500

Talk to your active duty recruiter. It's definitely a possibility!

Response by SSG Ernest Gonzales made Nov 15 at 2019 5:48 PM

SSG Ernest Gonzales — Fri, 15 Nov 2019 17:48:39 -0500

Same as everyone else said...just ask.

Response by CSM Richard StCyr made Nov 19 at 2019 12:33 PM

CSM Richard StCyr — Tue, 19 Nov 2019 12:33:02 -0500

Depends on what MOS you select at MEPs and if they are short Airborne qualified folks. Tell the counselor at MEPs that you want to volunteer for Airborne duty and ask what MOS's are available that are short Airborne qualified Soldiers. I do not know of anyone who was qualified that chose an MOS that was "short" Airborne qualified personnel and "volunteered" for an Airborne assignment to be turned down.

Response by SFC Carlos Cruz made Nov 20 at 2019 1:40 PM

SFC Carlos Cruz — Wed, 20 Nov 2019 13:40:54 -0500

You are allegeable to go Airborne, as a Reserved they will send you to in process at Fort Glenwood for 30 day. Once in this location they will ask you if you like to become a Airborne. Not hard to do trooper!!!

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 21 at 2019 7:40 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 21 Nov 2019 19:40:55 -0500

If you are staying in the same MOS, with no additional training, you should be given the option to select a duty station. Granted it’s based on availability, ask for FT Bragg, and either they will send you to Airborne school first, or once you get to Bragg.

Response by SFC Marcus Lewis made Nov 24 at 2019 4:29 AM

SFC Marcus Lewis — Sun, 24 Nov 2019 04:29:04 -0500

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