If there are slots open, is it possible for a National Guard 37F to go to airborne school?

2018-01-04T18:57:39-05:00

I want to re-enlist as a 37F but in the national guard, however I seen it wasn't a requirement to go to airborne or language school. So, my question is if there are slots open or if I volunteer is it possible to receive the airborne training? Can you get airborne in a contract as a national guard personnel?

Response by SGT Matthew Sesar made Jan 4 at 2018 7:54 PM

2018-01-04T19:54:16-05:00

Get it in your contract if you can. Always the best answer.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 5 at 2018 9:10 AM

2018-01-05T09:10:02-05:00

37F in the National Guard? I've never seen that as a primary MOS for any NG, nor am I aware of any PSYOP NG units. Active Duty yes, Reserve yes, National Guard? Maybe attached to MI or SF.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 5 at 2018 1:51 PM

2018-01-05T13:51:35-05:00

goarmy.com says they go to airborne and language..

Psychological operations specialists attend military police One Station Unit Training (OSUT), which combines Army Basic Combat Training and Advanced Individual Training in a 20-week course.

Upon graduation, psychological operations specialists will attend Airborne training, followed by a 10-day Psychological Operations Specialist Assessment and Selection program. This program allows an opportunity to assess each Soldier’s capabilities by testing their psychological, intellectual, physical and problem-solving (dilemma-based) with team event assessments.

If the recruit passes, they’ll move on to the Psychological Operations Specialist Qualification Course to develop the necessary skills of a PSYOP Soldier. The course is currently divided into five phases:

•In-Processing

•Language and Culture

•PSYOP Core

•PSYOP Culmination Exercise
•Graduation
https://www.goarmy.com/careers-and-jobs/browse-career-and-job-categories/intelligence-and-combat-support/psychological-operations-specialist.html

Psychological Operations (PSYOP) Specialist (37F)

Explore becoming a Psychological Operations (PSYOP) Specialist and learn about analyzing intelligence for information and psychological effect.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 30 at 2018 11:41 AM

2018-01-30T11:41:52-05:00

If you're not in an Airborne unit, you probably won't ever go. There's no way for the State to justify spending the money to send you to a school for 3 weeks that has no impact upon the unit. Best Warrior tournament often has a school option as an incentive for reaching a certain level, but it's rather unlikely you'll be able to get to go.