Is Airborne school available during AIT? If so are the chances slim as I imagine?

PV2 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 08 May 2019 19:48:05 -0400

I finalized my paperwork today, already passed MEPS and that fun stuff. Recruiter showed me on his computer what's available for my MOS interests (11x and 13F) and neither had airborne in the available contracts. He then showed me that no MOS right now has an Airborne guarantee. I was told that if my PT scores and the like are high, there is a decent chance to get a slot during AIT. I'm 28 so I'm not too keen on signing up without the opportunities that I'm looking for. I'm also aware recruiters are essentially salesmen so I take what is said with a grain or two of salt. I'm supposed to go to MEPS and sign my contract this Monday, but am willing to tell them no if waiting allows me the opportunity I'm looking for.

Thank you in advance for your replies, cheers guys.

Response by SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made May 8 at 2019 7:52 PM

SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 08 May 2019 19:52:49 -0400

Okay, so what you’re telling me is that you’re not being offered any option 4 contracts at any available MOS. I would ask your recruiter again for an option 4 contract. Or wait until an option 4 slot is available.

Once your in training it is difficult to find a spot at airborne. Not impossible but difficult. When you sign up for service someone already knows where you’re gonna end up as a first duty station. If you decide or are able to have airborne in your contract the you will most likely go to fort Bragg, 173rd, or 25th ID in that order of probability.

Check with your recruiter don’t sign a darn thing until you get what you want

Response by SP5 George Trudeau made May 9 at 2019 5:24 AM

SP5 George Trudeau — Thu, 09 May 2019 05:24:12 -0400

I do not know how it works today, when I enlisted in 1964, I asked for Jump school and went right after I finished my AIT. Ft. Benning, GA. jump school, Helps if you are in good shape, lots of PT.....

Response by SSG Phil Miller made May 10 at 2019 11:32 AM

SSG Phil Miller — Fri, 10 May 2019 11:32:28 -0400

You will probably need to prove yourself before you get a slot. A recruiter will do all he or she can to put you in boots. If Airborne is possible it will be offered if you qualify.