What MOS’s are assigned to National Guard Special Forces Groups?

Ethan Still — Sun, 23 Aug 2020 20:50:08 -0400

I am considering joining the National Guard in the near future and have put a lot of research into the locations of the specific 19th and 20th Special Forces Group companies. As I understand, the two SFGs and 1st Battalion, 143th Infantry Regiment are the only airborne National Guard units. I have a strong interest in being airborne while serving in the Guard but am not interested in enlisting in the 18 series. I'd like to know what support MOSs (if any) are available in the 19th and 20th SFGs.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 23 at 2020 9:32 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 23 Aug 2020 21:32:52 -0400

For Support MOSs, you have Riggers, Preventive Medicine, Admin, Vet Techs (I think), Fuel Handler, Ammo Handler....

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 23 at 2020 9:53 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 23 Aug 2020 21:53:27 -0400

There are two airborne infantry battalions, one in Texas one in Rhode Island. There are detachments of the SFG’s all over the country, chances are you won’t be accepted into them. They are usually filled by departing active duty service members who are already Airborne qualified, and they are coded as interview only. The same thing for the airborne infantry battalions.

If you want to be Reserve Component and have a chance at Airborne school I suggest Rigger or Psyops in the USAR.

Response by MAJ Matthew Arnold made Aug 24 at 2020 2:29 AM

MAJ Matthew Arnold — Mon, 24 Aug 2020 02:29:14 -0400

Many year ago, before flight school, I was in the 19th SFG (A). Due to the nature of National Guard units, at that time, the NG SF Groups were accepting just about anyone, but one had to get SF qualified eventually or be transferred out to a different unit.

Response by CW3 Kevin Storm made Aug 24 at 2020 10:37 AM

CW3 Kevin Storm — Mon, 24 Aug 2020 10:37:18 -0400

Texas ARNG has an Airborne Infantry unit, Rhode Island, and Florida have SF units as well.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 25 at 2020 8:35 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 08:35:45 -0400

This is the official website to find the closest unit to your area as well as the SFRE go to the contact a green beret page. http://www.guardsf.com

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