What are the prerequisites to serve as an instructor at TSAAS?

SGT Eric Hawkins — Sun, 06 Aug 2017 02:43:45 -0400

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Aug 6 at 2017 2:58 AM

LTC Stephen F. — Sun, 06 Aug 2017 02:58:13 -0400

I searched for some time at Fort Campbell's web page but could find no prerequisites to be an instructor at The Sabalauski Air Assault School (TSAAS). I recommended you search AKO. SGT Eric Hawkins

Response by SFC Kenneth Hunnell made Aug 6 at 2017 11:19 AM

SFC Kenneth Hunnell — Sun, 06 Aug 2017 11:19:15 -0400

I can pretty much guarantee, you have to be Air Assault qualified.
Beyond that, I would say call the school and ask them. I am sure they have a list of training requirements to be a air assault instructor

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 6 at 2017 11:24 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 06 Aug 2017 11:24:36 -0400

Get picked, so serve in the 101st and be Air Assault qualified. When I was a platoon leader they would have both permanent assigned NCOs and detailed instructors on loan from units. Best bet is to call the school. I would caution you tho, as your career (if you want to stay competitive) should be balanced between operational assignments and institutional jobs (instructors, recruiter, Drill SGT).

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 6 at 2017 6:15 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 06 Aug 2017 18:15:23 -0400

You need to be ASSLT qualified. Rap Master is a plus but they will send you once you become an instructor.

Response by SSG Fernando Caballero made Aug 6 at 2017 7:53 PM

SSG Fernando Caballero — Sun, 06 Aug 2017 19:53:22 -0400

You have to be Air Assault qualified and have to be selected by your BN to go and interview. Then you'll have to go back through Air Assault school but the standards are much higher. You also have to have longevity. You gotta do 2 years as an instructor at Air Assault school. That's what I remember when I was selected to go and be an Instructor at THE CSM SABALAUSKI AIR ASSAULT SCHOOL!!!

Response by SSG Fernando Caballero made Aug 6 at 2017 8:37 PM

SSG Fernando Caballero — Sun, 06 Aug 2017 20:37:26 -0400

I think you and I were in the same class. I went May 10, 2000

Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 7 at 2017 1:32 AM

SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 07 Aug 2017 01:32:51 -0400

At Ft. Campbell you need to be at least a high speed E-4 aka CPL. Once you go through the interview process you will be placed within a team and assigned an initial class to teach. You will first pass all phases of Air Assault School at a 90% pass rate. You will then learn and be tested multiple times in a "board" and classroom style forum. The material you will teach has a narrative that must be memorized. You will also be grilled with questions and distractions. In addition to this hurdle you must pass ABIC, Fries and Spies, and Rappel Master Course. At this point you will be given approval to teach all of your qualified courses. Durring your minimum 2 year stent in the school-house you will be pushed and encouraged to learn more class narratives, drill and ceremony, and demonstrations. You must have a strong drive and be able to take strong criticism as the Air Assault School will not lower its standards and discipline! An Instructor must become a subject matter expert!

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 7 at 2017 11:13 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 07 Aug 2017 23:13:00 -0400

Step one - Don't.