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Hello everyone, I've recently been looking into Air Assault, I've read a few articles on google but they're pretty brief, was wondering if any vet has personal information, tips, pros & cons, and maybe a walk through of what you went through, struggles you had and what not.
I hit my 1 year mark in December, and I'm in Korea for another 10 months, so I have plenty of time to weigh the options.
I'm 20 years old
A bigger build (73 inches, 185lbs)
Appreciate any feedback.
I hit my 1 year mark in December, and I'm in Korea for another 10 months, so I have plenty of time to weigh the options.
I'm 20 years old
A bigger build (73 inches, 185lbs)
Appreciate any feedback.
Air Assault School
Posted 10 y ago
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When I went through it we had to do our "5 and dimes" five pull ups 10 push up every time we arrived or left the school, or was no harder than what you go through at the unit. There was a 3, 6, and 12 mile road march, stay in front of the pace man and you will be fine. And make sure you can climb a rope, it was required. Classes were not hard just pay attention stay a wake like SSG Cana said and you will do fine. Good luck
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SFC Ron Chelsy
PT is no harder than what you already do. Sorry about the post up top the auto correct was on and changed it from PT to or.
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CW4 Juan Morales
5 and Dimes are still a thing at that school. I have to admit I had fun. I was a CW4 sitting on the bleachers with kids who are younger than my airborne wings.
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SFC (Join to see)
Attention to detail, be fit, be able to climb a rope, be good at rucking. Attention to detail is the most important thing. Make sure your packing list is straight, pay attention and you'll be fine.
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SGT Bryon Sergent
yeah we had about 15 guys sent packing because they brought extra or missing stuff from the packing list. I had forgot about the Five and Diimes. When you came in in the morning, Came in from PT, left for chow, came back for chow, and left in the evenings. Or anytime you came or went for what ever reason. hahaha and don't try and cheat, they will catch you, smoke you and make you go around. LOL Also run everywhere with a buddy. one says air and the other says assault everytime the left foot hits the ground. lol
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I'm not sure how they do it at Ft Campbell but just to get in the course at Ft Hood you have to go through an entry test the Friday before the course. Up before Dawn on for a road march with a list of specified items in your ruck. Once you get back to the assembly area you immediately get smoked until the rest of the participants arrive. Spread out your ruck and check equipment. If you are missing just a sock or a dog tag you failed. Then it's off to the obstacle course where in between each obstacle an Air Assault Sergeant is enduring you stay ready with jumping jacks, squat thrusts, mountain climbers, etc.. Lastly you finish with a 2 mile timed run. Don't meet the time, your out.
The Course was easy compared to elimination day.
The Course was easy compared to elimination day.
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If it is still the same as when I went there endurance is key. They had us run every where and lord help you if you didnt and they saw. 12/3 roadmarch ain't no joke carrying 65lbs+...
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I was Honor Graduate in January of 1977, as is the case with any military school, pay attention to detail. Be physically fit when you get there, and always have graduating as a goal
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As I look through the comments from others I think I should emphasize what others are saying. Work on your rope climbing. That almost blew me out of the course on Zero day. Push ups are not good training for rope climbing. Rope climbing is GOOD training for rope climbing!
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As a current instructor at the school I would say prepare yourself in 3 ways.
1. Check out the TSAAS Facebook, website, and garrison link.
2. Get physically prepared by rucking, running, and practicing on obstacle courses available through your unit.
3. Develop your listening skills and attention to detail.
Good luck!
1. Check out the TSAAS Facebook, website, and garrison link.
2. Get physically prepared by rucking, running, and practicing on obstacle courses available through your unit.
3. Develop your listening skills and attention to detail.
Good luck!
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Position yourself so you are one of the first to hit the o - course and not caught in the back. When I attended in 1985 there was a 4, 6, 12 mile road march. Believe it or not, the 4 mile was the toughest especially in the heat. Study your materials especially the sling loading. Keep your sense of humor! Have fun!
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Great feedback provided already, but I will add this; its not whether you can climb a rope. Its whether you can climb a rope after getting scuffed up for an hour...and attention to detail.
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Make sure you can climb a rope using good lock-in/leg techniques. Cardio and rucking is a must. Practice on the weaver, the belly over and I forgot the name but you swing up on to a board. Those sent many folks home from my class. Have a mental happy place.
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