How does airborne affect 25S MOS?

Liz Farnam — Sat, 07 Dec 2019 03:09:36 -0500

I've just signed my contract to be 25S Airborne, I've found lots of info on the job itself but nothing on the airborne aspect of it. I'm looking for insight, it's in my contract to be airborne, social want to know how that affects the 25S position

Response by MAJ Javier Rivera made Dec 7 at 2019 6:40 AM

MAJ Javier Rivera — Sat, 07 Dec 2019 06:40:08 -0500

What do you mean with “social want to know”?

Having Airborne in your contract means that after AIT you’ll go over Fort Benning, GA for parachute training. After that, a highly possibility of been assigned to a paid parachute position (jumps status) based on Army needs; most likely Fort Bragg (but there are others). Very cool posibilites of future assignments as you experience and proficiency increase.

Best of lucks on your future endeavors and keep your feet and knees together!

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 7 at 2019 8:53 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 07 Dec 2019 08:53:44 -0500

As a 25S, Airborne qualified, I get the more tactical or even better, Special Operation assignments. You'll get options like 112th, Special Forces groups, 173D, 82nd, and countless others. One thing I recommend when you get done with basic and start having access to Internet, create an army skillport account, and start the long process of correspondence training. Tons of possibilities with this MOS. Learn all you can, get proficient. And if you enjoy it, apply to JCU(Joint communication unit). Good luck, and congratulations.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 7 at 2019 5:15 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 07 Dec 2019 17:15:23 -0500

They push you out the back of the c130 with the SNAP when they air drop it

Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 10 at 2019 11:28 PM

SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 10 Dec 2019 23:28:31 -0500

Your first assignment will be based off of needs of the army, regardless of airborne or not. There are a lot of unique assignments that are always in need of 25S airborne qualified. After spending a few years with an airborne unit, you can always go to a non-airborne assignment. All of the best assignments pride themselves on their technicians being smart and passionate in their MOS skills, as well as cross training. PRT is a large part of the culture at any airborne assignment. A lot of application assignments desire airborne qualified 25 series. This includes JCU, SMU, JCSE, etc. Get smart, stay fit, and you’ll have a great time as an airborne 25S!

Response by SGT Michael Burley made Dec 15 at 2019 6:26 PM

SGT Michael Burley — Sun, 15 Dec 2019 18:26:16 -0500

My first assignment as a 25S/Airborne was to 1st SFG; going Airborne was hands down one of the best decisions I made on my initial contract. It's extremely likely you will go to an Airborne-slotted position on your first duty station, but that can be Special Operations like a Group or Airborne Signal, or general army like 82nd/101st. Either way, doors are open for you that aren't initially open for others and you should be sure to take full advantage of your training and extracurriculars if you want to do things like WHCA, JCU, or the other 3-4 letter teams others have mentioned. Congrats and thank you for volunteering to join our nation's military!

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 20 at 2019 8:46 AM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 20 Dec 2019 08:46:12 -0500

Ive been an airborne 25S for 9 years. The biggest advantage youll have is the assignments when it comes time to PCS. It opens the door for Group assignments, as well as the 112th Signal BN. I was stationed in Tampa for 3 years so it was pretty nice. When it comes time to move, you can ask about airborne assignments, or wait and HRC will prioritize you to airborne assignments because they spent the money to get you jump qualified. Good chance youll be in the 82nd at some point as well. Hope this helps.