As a prior service who’s going back active, how do I request to be assigned to the 7th SFG support Bn?

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 06 Oct 2020 13:14:16 -0400

Mind you I’m a leg who’s willing to go to Airborne school.

Response by SPC Nancy Greene made Oct 6 at 2020 1:17 PM

SPC Nancy Greene — Tue, 06 Oct 2020 13:17:42 -0400

Awesome aspirations PFC Private RallyPoint Member ! SGT Robert Pryor and MSG Felipe De Leon Brown might be able to provide you some assistance. Best of luck in your endeavors!

Response by SGT Bradley Dixon made Oct 6 at 2020 1:40 PM

SGT Bradley Dixon — Tue, 06 Oct 2020 13:40:43 -0400

I believe it is based off the needs of the Army.

Response by CSM Chuck Stafford made Oct 6 at 2020 1:47 PM

CSM Chuck Stafford — Tue, 06 Oct 2020 13:47:13 -0400

When you get to Ft Bragg, the 1st time you get some time off at 19th Replecement Detachment, make your way over to 7th SFG(A) Group Detachment HQ and speak with the 1SG to determine if they have a billet and if they'd be willing to accept you. You will most likely be on a gains roster elsewhere on Bragg, but an airborne Soldier with initiative always caught my attention...

Response by MSG Dan Castaneda made Oct 6 at 2020 3:11 PM

MSG Dan Castaneda — Tue, 06 Oct 2020 15:11:34 -0400

Your best bet is to call your branch manager. It have some with rank call your branch manger. I can tell you that Group doesn’t get many Airborne school slots. They get the majority of their Soldiers already Airborne qualified. Is it impossible, no. I have see service members go from Group. However, if you didn’t get Airborne in your contract as part of you enlisting, it may be a greater challenge. I wish you luck. It’s a great place to be. Worst case scenario, go to your first assignment, then re-enlisted to go to jump school then to Group. You’ve got to be a great Soldier. I hope your up for the task.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 6 at 2020 3:34 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 06 Oct 2020 15:34:41 -0400

You don’t. If you’re coming back in with no training you could pick a duty station. You’re not qualified for that location since you are not airborne qualified.

Response by MSG Felipe De Leon Brown made Oct 6 at 2020 7:44 PM

MSG Felipe De Leon Brown — Tue, 06 Oct 2020 19:44:26 -0400

If you are close to Eglin Air Force Base near Tampa, FL you might want to consider visiting 7th Group's Spt Bn and asking for a letter of acceptance. If there is an opening for soldiers in your CMF, you'll probably be accepted. Of course, you'll have to complete Basic Airborne training as soon as possible and before being assigned to 7th Group. Get yourself in the best shape that you can in the meanwhile. Wishing you the best of luck. I know you can do it if you really want to. Stay safe.