I am an inbound 68w to 44th med bde. Does the unit get airborne slots and if so how hard is it to get?

2015-12-10T10:43:46-05:00

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 10 at 2015 10:47 AM

2015-12-10T10:47:25-05:00

It depends what unit you are heading to. Being at Bragg, obviously airborne should be an option but it will be up to your unit and your performance. I was with a CSH fro. The 44th and most of them were airborne qualified.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 10 at 2015 12:25 PM

2015-12-10T12:25:59-05:00

If you end up heading to the 261st MMB, Doc, last I knew they were not Airborne. But then, that was back in 2010-2011 that I had dealings with them.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 10 at 2015 2:23 PM

2015-12-10T14:23:06-05:00

Last I was tracking, 44th med has lost its airborne status.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 10 at 2015 2:23 PM

2015-12-10T14:23:51-05:00

You should look into getting reassigned to one of the brigades in the 82nd.

Response by LTC Paul Labrador made Dec 10 at 2015 3:10 PM

2015-12-10T15:10:52-05:00

The only elements of the 44th that were Airborne qualified were the HQ elements and the FSTs.....but jump status and airborne qualification went away back in 2010.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 10 at 2015 7:24 PM

2015-12-10T19:24:30-05:00

Not so much. Just about every unit minus the 82nd lost their status. The 82nd Sustainment BDE even lost their status. Only the BCTs of the 82nd are Airborne now.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 12 at 2015 1:56 PM

2015-12-12T13:56:20-05:00

Right now, the only units in 44th that are Airborne are the 274th, 541st, and 759th FSTs. 240th FSAT is looking to get their guys all Air Assault qualified, but they lost their jump status last year. So you're looking at maybe 50-60 total slots for the whole brigade. Best bet is getting with Division if you're looking to get on jump status.