Posted on Mar 5, 2019
How long 37F reclass? Do ARNG 37F Soldiers get opportunities to go to Airborne school?
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I am currently an active duty 11b who is about to ETS. I am interested in reclassing to 37F in the National Guard, but my research on the MOS is finding conflicting informatikn, and most of it is dated. I was hoping to get some info on the following:
1. How long is the training to reclass? I have read everything from 29 days to 14 weeks.
2. Do ARNG PSYOP units typically drill the traditional 39 days per year or are they usually more active? I have a very time intensive civilian career and I want to ensure I am a good fit for the unit and vice versa.
3. Do ARNG 37F Soldiers get opportunities to go to Airborne school? I have found conflicting answers on this one especially. Also do we attend JKFSWC?
Thank you in advance
1. How long is the training to reclass? I have read everything from 29 days to 14 weeks.
2. Do ARNG PSYOP units typically drill the traditional 39 days per year or are they usually more active? I have a very time intensive civilian career and I want to ensure I am a good fit for the unit and vice versa.
3. Do ARNG 37F Soldiers get opportunities to go to Airborne school? I have found conflicting answers on this one especially. Also do we attend JKFSWC?
Thank you in advance
Posted in these groups: 
37F: Psychological Operations Specialist
Airborne TraineeAdvanced Individual Training (AIT) - 37F
37F: Psychological Operations Specialist Airborne TraineeAdvanced Individual Training (AIT) - 37F
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PSYOP units are in the reserves not NG (big difference between the two that many overlook) as a reclass you’ll spend 29 days in training, and probably won’t attend a course at JFKSWC until SLC.
PSYOP units are much more active than typical reserve units, you can expect ti attend 1 JRTC or NTC rotation per year (depending on your units readiness status) and there are often other demands/opportunities for more training, Airborne status I think is based on which BN you’re under, mine has no Airborne companies but others do
It’s an awesome job and the people are great, but expect to sacrifice a bit more than most reservists
PSYOP units are much more active than typical reserve units, you can expect ti attend 1 JRTC or NTC rotation per year (depending on your units readiness status) and there are often other demands/opportunities for more training, Airborne status I think is based on which BN you’re under, mine has no Airborne companies but others do
It’s an awesome job and the people are great, but expect to sacrifice a bit more than most reservists
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SSG (Join to see) has an excellent response.
I'll add this - expect to be busy in the PSYOP community. Deployment schedule has fallen back a lot, but they are integral in any CTC exercise and are busy supporting those. Expect to do more than 14 days of AT pretty much every year.
I'll add this - expect to be busy in the PSYOP community. Deployment schedule has fallen back a lot, but they are integral in any CTC exercise and are busy supporting those. Expect to do more than 14 days of AT pretty much every year.
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Quick notes: the comments about there not being Psychological Operations units in the National Guard is correct. However, it's not true that there are no PSYOP billets in the Guard. Guard-based maneuver units (such as Infantry Divisions) have the same force structure requirements as their Active Army counterparts, to include PSYOP planner positions. That being said, as a Sergeant you do not meet the typical rank requirement for those slots. If you are serious about the PSYOP profession, the Active Army and Army Reserve have far more opportunities.
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