What is the estimated time and pipeline structure for currently serving airborne E5s in the SF pipeline to join the 19th or 20th SF Groups?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 29 Mar 2022 00:35:47 -0400

My apologies if the title is a little vague. I have not been able to find much info on this topic so figured I'd take initiative for my self and see what I could find out. Does anyone know a rough guess on how long or how the pipeline would differ for an currently serving airborne certified E5 in the national guard SF groups? Any info or feedback anyone could possibly give would be greatly appreciated, thank you.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 29 at 2022 2:24 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 29 Mar 2022 02:24:57 -0400

You're not finding any information because it's not a separate thing. NG personnel in the pipeline are on active duty and do the same pipeline as their ad counterparts

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 29 at 2022 8:03 AM

SGM Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 29 Mar 2022 08:03:43 -0400

The timeline starts with how soon a unit near you is conducting a SFRE.
Pass that, and it's how soon you can complete an SF physical, then how fast the unit can book you for SFAS. Then how soon the unit can book you for SFQC.
You have ABN and BLC done, so that will save you 6 weeks, the rest of the Q is 14-18 months depending on language, 24-28 months for 18D.
That's with no recycles.
From Maine, I recommend starting with Company C, 1st Bn 20th SFG in Springfield, Massachusetts, or Company A, 2nd Bn 19th SFG in Middleton, Rhode Island.
Try to avoid flying cross-country for this.
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