Can anyone in the army go to Airborne School?

Can anyone in the army go to Airborne School?

Because everyone in an Airborne Division is supposed to be Airborne qualified, just about every MOS can sign up to get into Airborne School.

Can I get airborne in my Army contract?

If you are just signing up tell your recruiter you want to go Airborne. When you go to meps get it added to your contract. You can also sign up for Airborne school in AIT. If you are on active duty you’ll need to most likely be in an airborne unit to go.

What is the pass rate for Airborne School?

The success rate of Soldiers passing Airborne School before the course was moved in June to Fort Jackson from Fort Lee, Va., was around 60 percent, according to Capt. Richard Moravec, AOC and Fitness Training Company commander.

Is Army Airborne School Hard?

Airborne school is not hard, you just have to pay attention. Even then, it’s taught in such a way, almost silly, so it’s very memorable; but it needs to be memorable because it’s a controlled fall from over 1000ft above the ground.

Is there a packing list for airborne school?

Service PT Uniform. To include Army T-shirt (short and long sleeve), shorts (summer), sweat top, sweat pants, gloves with inserts, and authorized cap (winter). Personnel must provide their own military issue black gloves with liners.

What happens after you graduate airborne school?

When you graduate from airborne school, you will attend the next class of RASP. The program is designed to determine whether you are suitable for service in the 75th Ranger Regiment. The eight-week program consists of physical training and continuous preparation for service in the regiment.

How often do you have to jump to stay airborne qualified?

New Army rule protects airborne pay for soldiers behind on their required jumps. If you’re in an airborne unit and you want to keep drawing the extra pay that goes along with it, you’ve got to jump out of a plane every three months.

Can you get dropped from airborne school?

You can QUIT at anytime during those 21 days there. Ha. It’s nearly impossible to fail the BAC unless you fall asleep during any safety briefing, do not meet the minimum standards setforth in the Airborne PT test, fail to get on the aircraft after leaving the packing shed, or refuse to jump from the aircraft.

What happens if you get dropped from airborne school?

IF you attend Airborne school having been sent from a parent unit, you will be sent back to that unit. IF you attend Airborne school fresh out of Advanced Individual Training and before reporting to a unit, you will be sent to a non-Airborne unit that has a slot for your specialty.

How hard is it to get airborne qualified in the military?

Another MOS which gets airborne in their contract often is Human Resource Specialist (42A). As for getting airborne qualified from your unit, it is relatively difficult but not impossible. If you’re a squared away soldier, you can usually have your chain of command put you on the waitlist for airborne school.

What MOs do you go to Airborne School with?

It is the only MOS where you go to airborne school after BCT and before you go to AIT. Another MOS which gets airborne in their contract often is Human Resource Specialist (42A). As for getting airborne qualified from your unit, it is relatively difficult but not impossible.

What is the easiest branch to get airborne in the military?

Do note, the army is the easiest branch to get you airborne in your contract. If you’ve not decided on a particular MOS (Military Occupational Specialty) choice, I would recommend you ask to be a parachute rigger (92R) as it is the only MOS in the US Army that has a mandatory airborne requirement (besides special forces).

How long does it take to complete the airborne test?

2-mile run. You’re allowed a minimum of 10 min. and a maximum of 20 min. rest between events. To qualify for Airborne school, candidates must complete this test with a min. score of 60 points per event. Keep in mind that this is based on the standards for those 17 – 21 years old.