Can I get Airborne if I switch from NG to Active Duty?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 26 Aug 2018 11:39:09 -0400

I've been talking to a recruiter lately about switching for the Guard to Active and one of the things I'd really want is to go airborne. Does any one know if I'd be likely to get that in my contract if I'd switch?

Response by SFC Marc W. made Aug 26 at 2018 5:50 PM

SFC Marc W. — Sun, 26 Aug 2018 17:50:06 -0400

I'd say just push for it, I'm sure the recruiter can land it for you. There is always a need for fresh knees and backs in all MOS.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 26 at 2018 6:52 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 26 Aug 2018 18:52:19 -0400

Look on GOARMY.COM & search Prior Service Business rules first to see if you qualify. This list changes so keep checking. You’ll pick your job at MEPS, not with the Recruiter. You’ll need your 368 signed before you can start & you need to pull your most recent PHA from AKO as well as your promotion orders, etc from your iPERMS.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 26 at 2018 7:21 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 26 Aug 2018 19:21:00 -0400

You will not get airborne in your contract unless you are able to contract 18X ( SF Recruit )

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 26 at 2018 8:26 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 26 Aug 2018 20:26:13 -0400

It is not guaranteed that you will get Airborne unless contracting into a MOS that requires Airborne such as parachute rigger or 18x, special forces candidate. Prior service are governed by the HRC business rules. Current rules can be found at:

https://m.goarmy.com/careers-and-jobs/current-and-prior-service/continue-serving/active-duty/prior-service-business-rules.m.html

This breaks down what MOSs you can retrain into based off of your rank. My advice is to pick a job you have interest in and worry about airborne later. Hope this helps.

Prior Service Business Rules | GoArmy.com

The Prior Service Business Rules acts as a guide for Soldiers who are interested in reenlisting in the regular Army.

Response by SFC Eric Williams made Aug 28 at 2018 1:06 AM

SFC Eric Williams — Tue, 28 Aug 2018 01:06:31 -0400

Submit a DA4187

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 28 at 2018 3:27 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 28 Aug 2018 03:27:48 -0400

Hell yeah you can! Unless, of course, you don't. It's always subject to the needs of the Army.

Response by SFC Ricco Allen made Sep 1 at 2018 8:45 AM

SFC Ricco Allen — Sat, 01 Sep 2018 08:45:18 -0400

It’s a chance but if your considered prior service it may be difficult

Response by SFC Ricco Allen made Sep 1 at 2018 8:46 AM

SFC Ricco Allen — Sat, 01 Sep 2018 08:46:06 -0400

Not considered PS

Response by SSG Allen Murphy made Nov 24 at 2018 11:02 AM

SSG Allen Murphy — Sat, 24 Nov 2018 11:02:54 -0500

Yes of course