Posted on Feb 10, 2017
What is the best and most efficient way to get into Jump School as an Officer in the Army Guard/Reserve (non-infantry)?
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Personally I wouldn't do it but if you are dead set on it transfer to the marines and go recon. Consider the toll on your body first though. I have many friends that are disabled now because they wanted or needed their jump wings. Trust me knee surgery it not cool. I've been there and need to go again. Those military chutes arent as nice on the landings as civilian parachutes . Besides there is something wrong about jumping out of a perfectly good aeroplane.
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Not true. A lot of support MOS's in all SOF units (including 19th and 20th groups). And all of them are airborne slots.
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As someone who was in a guard infantry unit trying to get airborne school for many years and constantly denied (the only Soldiers that got it were those who had it in their initial contracts), I can tell you the easiest way: Get into a special operations unit. They exist in the National Guard in the form of various companies of 19th and 20th Special Forces Groups, and also in Special Operations Detachments. You might be surprised how many SOF support and non-MOS specific billets exist in these units, and THEY ARE ALL airborne slots! That being said, they seem to get their guys into airborne school quick. I deployed to Afghanistan with 5th Special Forces Group, got back and joined a SOD. In the SOD, within two months of putting in for Airborne School, I was at Fort Benning jumping out of airplanes. Hope that helps.
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Another high speed alternative is looking into Air Assault school there might be more slots available.
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Take the SFQT (Special Forces Qualifications Test) and score well ...
At least that used to work ...
At least that used to work ...
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Wish I had some helpful advice for you, Sir. I was talked into volunteering while attending Advanced Individual Training at Ft Ord, California in 1970. When I left Ft Ord, I had my orders for Jump School at Ft Benning, Ga. The one thing they have always stressed is, "We didn't ask you to be here, you volunteered."
I tend to agree with a previous comment, if the slot is available, you should be able to fill it so long as it does not interfere with other military obligations. It would also help if you requested a letter of recommendation from your unit commander and a member of the Airborne Association.
I don't know that this will help much but it won't hurt. It's an experience you'll always look back at and be glad you did it.
I tend to agree with a previous comment, if the slot is available, you should be able to fill it so long as it does not interfere with other military obligations. It would also help if you requested a letter of recommendation from your unit commander and a member of the Airborne Association.
I don't know that this will help much but it won't hurt. It's an experience you'll always look back at and be glad you did it.
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Many years ago the Montana National Guard(?) had a jump school. Possibly was run by SF units. I went through basic with some of their people.
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Just go skydiving, but if that is what you want there are a few airborne usar units, become a rigger then you jump your own shut. Halo school too. good luck hope you find what your looking for
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