When switching from NG to AD, is 11B always available? Can I also get airborne on a contract?

2019-02-08T01:11:26-05:00

ive just pushed up my conditional release with my 1sgt and commander, when i go to do a contract while switching to active is 11B always available? and can airborne be on my contract even if im prior service ?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 8 at 2019 1:15 AM

2019-02-08T01:15:59-05:00

You can get whatever the MEPS counselor tells you. Anything else is just heresay, speculation and conjecture.

Response by MAJ Javier Rivera made Feb 8 at 2019 6:18 AM

2019-02-08T06:18:28-05:00

Head, Space, and Timing! BLUF: MEPS has the latest and greatest. It’s all about USAREC’s Business Rules. A document published 3-4 times a year telling recruiting what’s open for prior service. The bottom line is that priority is for whatever MOS you have then other options. For Airborne school in your contract I’ll say the odds are high, but not a 100%!

Response by CSM Richard StCyr made Feb 8 at 2019 11:20 AM

2019-02-08T11:20:52-05:00

11B is usually available but not always, and there is no reason you would not be able to get Airborne if you are qualified for it, however synching course dates takes a minute.

Response by SGT Dave Tracy made Feb 8 at 2019 5:28 PM

2019-02-08T17:28:34-05:00

I'll echo what was said about MEPS. Hopefully you can get a slot. I never did get airborne in my contract and wish I had, because I never got another chance. Good luck!

Response by MSG Tony Hughes made Feb 8 at 2019 6:28 PM

2019-02-08T18:28:12-05:00

Dont sign anything until you get what you want. You dont need a high asvab score to go 11B. The recruiters try to fill empty slots in specific MOS so dont let them tell you airborne training isnt available. When you walk away from a recruiter, give it a few minutes cause a slot will mysteriously open