I would like to go active duty, but have been told that I need to be airborne certified, is there any other way to go active from guard?

2016-03-22T08:19:34-04:00

Response by SFC Marcus Belt made Mar 22 at 2016 8:34 AM

2016-03-22T08:34:17-04:00

What's the problem with going to Airborne School? I did not have to go to Airborne School to move from the Guard to AD, but I did to get my current MOS, so I understand your conundrum, to an extent. Airborne school is only three weeks and there's no math involved. I was 36 when I went.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 22 at 2016 9:53 AM

2016-03-22T09:53:49-04:00

Never heard of NEEDING Airborne certified to go Active. That's a new one to me.

Response by SGM Erik Marquez made Mar 22 at 2016 10:04 AM

2016-03-22T10:04:48-04:00

I think there is missing info or some misunderstanding..
If your asking to go from guard to the 1-501 Airborne Infantry battalion.. then I might understand the preq.
But as that kind of pinpoint assignment is not the norm for a SGT (p) Id more likely guess there is some misunderstanding going on.

Specifically, WHO told you WHAT? What was that persons duty position and qualifications to make the statement?
If it was your unit retention NCO, ask him to pop in here and help us understand his position.

Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 22 at 2016 11:51 AM

2016-03-22T11:51:20-04:00

Thank you all for you response to my question and hopfully get lucky with trying to transfer because I enjoy wearing the unform and serving my country.