What's the fastest way to drop airborne status?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 27 Jun 2018 09:53:06 -0400

I recently reenlisted after a break in service. I made it clear that I didn't want to jump anymore but I am now sitting on orders with the 82nd. Due to past events I no longer want my airborne status. Anyone that can help that'd be great. And if you're just going to say trash then go else where. Thanks

Response by Sgt Wayne Wood made Jun 27 at 2018 10:42 AM

Sgt Wayne Wood — Wed, 27 Jun 2018 10:42:25 -0400

You used to be able to voluntarily terminate. They can’t voluntold you to jump.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 27 at 2018 11:26 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 27 Jun 2018 11:26:59 -0400

You can still be sent to the 82nd and not be on Airborne status. Contact your branch manager and tell them that you do not accept Airborne status. Usually, you would sign an Airborne acceptance letter at your Levy brief. But, since you're coming from she MEPS station you don't have that option.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 27 at 2018 11:28 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 27 Jun 2018 11:28:45 -0400

DA FORM 4187, PERSONNEL ACTIONS. Go talk to your S1 for a sample for how its filled out.

Response by SFC Carlos Cruz made Jun 27 at 2018 3:54 PM

SFC Carlos Cruz — Wed, 27 Jun 2018 15:54:55 -0400

SPC Kevin Jo, sorry about your situation but in reality since you had airborne wings on your file is normal to return you back to jumpstatic. Remember Branch make the decision & the only best thing for you is once you complete your first contract pick Drill SGT school or change MOS, is your only way out. Enjoy Airborne for now but you can complete this task, good luck ok Brother.

Response by SGT Mark Halmrast made Jun 27 at 2018 6:24 PM

SGT Mark Halmrast — Wed, 27 Jun 2018 18:24:45 -0400

No idea.
Only two ways I saw someone lose jump status:
- assigned to a non airborne unit
- refuse to jump (inthink they lost their wings.)

Never saw a situation like yours.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 27 at 2018 7:34 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 27 Jun 2018 19:34:22 -0400

Here's a link to AR 614-200 take a look at paragraph 5-3. It talks about that when you come up on assignment to an airborne unit, you must sign a statement stating that you either accept or decline it. If you decline the assignment, it looks like your airborne status is terminated and the P identifier removed. If you sign that you accept the assignment, you then have to serve 36 months before you can voluntarily terminate your jump status, unless you become physically unable to jump. Otherwise, it looks like you would have to refuse to jump on an actual jump, and then face UCMJ action for that. But it seems from reading the reg that the idea that a soldier can just decide to terminate anytime they want without facing UCMJ action is no longer valid.

https://armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pubs/DR_a/pdf/web/ARN6692_AR614-200_Web_FINAL.pdf

ARN6692_AR614-200_Web_FINAL.pdf

Response by MAJ Javier Rivera made Jun 27 at 2018 8:08 PM

MAJ Javier Rivera — Wed, 27 Jun 2018 20:08:55 -0400

I will assume you are coming back to active duty as a prior service. If so contact your recruiter and work to get those orders amended quick. The fact is that you are not in active duty service until the day you swear your enlistment oath, sign your DD Form 4, and shipped to your duty station or assigned training.

Response by MSgt Michael Bischoff made Jun 27 at 2018 9:15 PM

MSgt Michael Bischoff — Wed, 27 Jun 2018 21:15:29 -0400

Break a leg!
Is it that difficult?

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Jun 27 at 2018 9:17 PM

SGM Bill Frazer — Wed, 27 Jun 2018 21:17:53 -0400

Go to PAC and tell them you want to drop the P in your MOS.

Response by MAJ David Wallace made Nov 6 at 2018 9:52 PM

MAJ David Wallace — Tue, 06 Nov 2018 21:52:41 -0500

Everyone has their reasons and you have to do what's right for you. If you are staying in the 11series you might want to check out 11M. .Bradley units tend to overconcentrate on Bradley gunnery and often the "GIBs" guys in back, are undertrained. Coming from an airborne/light infantry background, you could help your company become more proficient in fieldcraft and expose them to different ideas, tactics, and techniques. I can understand the need to consider orher options. See what's out there and go for it!

Response by SFC Carlos Cruz made Mar 10 at 2019 10:03 AM

SFC Carlos Cruz — Sun, 10 Mar 2019 10:03:09 -0400

SPC you have no choice if you have orders granted MAJ Javier River is right but the Recruter will tell you take or go to reserve therefore you be in Fort Bragg. It happen to me welcome back to Airborne!!!