SGT Private RallyPoint Member 6677035 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Currently a 12M in the reserves, thinking about going 11B in the CO National Guard. <br />-Do I have to go OSUT? <br />-How long does it take to re-class? <br />-Is it possible to re-enlist from reserves to guard? <br />-Is it easy or difficult to get schools? Mountain warfare, Air Assault, Ranger Etc. <br />-Any advice?<br />Thanks in advance. 2021-01-20T13:46:03-05:00 SGT Private RallyPoint Member 6677035

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Currently a 12M in the reserves, thinking about going 11B in the CO National Guard. <br />-Do I have to go OSUT? <br />-How long does it take to re-class? <br />-Is it possible to re-enlist from reserves to guard? <br />-Is it easy or difficult to get schools? Mountain warfare, Air Assault, Ranger Etc. <br />-Any advice?<br />Thanks in advance.

2021-01-20T13:46:03-05:00 2021-01-20T13:46:03-05:00 SPC Private RallyPoint Member 6677098

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div><a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="635562" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/635562-12m-firefighter-163rd-od-419th-cssb">SGT Private RallyPoint Member</a> Send me a message I am current 11 bravo in the COARNG. I just reenlisted after six years I can probably answer a lot of your questions.

2021-01-20T13:59:24-05:00 2021-01-20T13:59:24-05:00 SSG Private RallyPoint Member 6677120

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>You will most likely not have to go to OSUT, Soldiers without a service break are generally sent to a two week MOS-Q course. All schools are highly dependent on your state, my experience has been that slots to Air Assault and Mountain School are easy to come by, Ranger school are a little bit harder to get, but not out of reach. The Colorado ARNG has the 1-157 IN, they are part of the 86th IBCT, the onl Mountain designated brigade in the Army.

2021-01-20T14:06:26-05:00 2021-01-20T14:06:26-05:00 SFC Private RallyPoint Member 6677173

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Without a break in service you shouldn&#39;t have to OSUT. <br />Depending on the TRADOC requirements it could be multiple two week phases to reclass.<br />You will probably have to ETS from the USAR and enlist in the ARNG the following day.<br />My advice is get with the ARNG recruiter, if you still have an obligation left you may have to get a conditional release from the USAR to finish your contract with the ARNG.

2021-01-20T14:28:07-05:00 2021-01-20T14:28:07-05:00 SGT Benjamin Parsons 6677345

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I believe you have to go through the second half of OSUT but you are given special consideration. An E5 reclassified in my cycle and had his own room and access to his POV and such. Getting schools is tricky if your in a line unit because everyone wants slots so you might want to consider getting one guaranteed in your contract if possible. I can say guys who reclass get a lot of respect from current infantryman. Leaving a “cushy” job to come suck with the grunts will earn you the trust of even a tight knit unit. Best of luck!

2021-01-20T15:29:11-05:00 2021-01-20T15:29:11-05:00 SPC Erich Guenther 6677939

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Most of those schools will be out of reach to you in the National Guard as well unless your unit needs you to be schooled in them. The reason is the National Guard is paid for from a state budget. Ever wonder how Texas gets a SF NG BN and an Airborne BN both for it&#39;s NG? Because it can afford it being a large state with a large budget to spend on military. Colorado, not so much in fact I believe all Colorado has is Air Assault but I am not exactly sure on that part. Your best off talking to a Colorado National Guardsman because a NG from another state can give you somewhat of a heads up but that is based on their state only not on Colorado. A Colorado NG Recruiter would be your best bet but also realize a Colorado NG Recruiter can get into trouble if he or she is viewed as picking people up from the Army Reserve to fill NG slots.

2021-01-20T18:40:17-05:00 2021-01-20T18:40:17-05:00 SGT Private RallyPoint Member 6678530

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Gosh I thought 11Bravo was always open!!

2021-01-20T22:18:43-05:00 2021-01-20T22:18:43-05:00 SSG Private RallyPoint Member 6682884

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I am the battalion mountain warfare instructor. If you have any questions, I can definitely help you.

2021-01-22T11:54:28-05:00 2021-01-22T11:54:28-05:00 SSG Patrick O'Flaherty 6682988

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>You can take a 2 week short 11B course.

2021-01-22T12:37:36-05:00 2021-01-22T12:37:36-05:00 SSG Patrick O'Flaherty 6682997

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Guard has a 2week 11B course. Just brush up on land nav.

2021-01-22T12:39:23-05:00 2021-01-22T12:39:23-05:00 SFC Private RallyPoint Member 6688234

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Pretty easy after graduating ranger school.

2021-01-24T11:52:23-05:00 2021-01-24T11:52:23-05:00 CW3 Private RallyPoint Member 6697881

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The COARNG infantry battalion is part of the 86th IBCT (MTN) thus it might be mandatory, or at least highly encouraged, to go to Mountain Warfare.

2021-01-27T16:03:33-05:00 2021-01-27T16:03:33-05:00 SGT Private RallyPoint Member 6852462

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>11B transition course is now 3 weeks long.

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