3 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE AIRBORNE SCHOOL (2020)

[@TheBenAllen.]

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[@carlosr.5971]

Ben Allen Good video I'm thinking about doing Airborne later in my career but I kinda have a fear of heights where my hands would sweat alot and I'd shake but I wanna conquer that fear by doing something like this and earning that patch you get on your uniform

[@ragecactus454]

One for Air Assault would be cool

[@chrisc4737]

I leave June 1st fort benning 11b got any advice?

[@carlosr.5971]

Chris C Work on getting in shape I think thats the biggest thing to focus on. From my own experience the only thing that could really set you back is if you don't pass the PT test. Everything else is easy.

[@chrisc4737]

Carlos R. Thanks really appreciate it bro

[@davidhovermale4977]

It was a easy school all you have to do is be able too run. Then sent to 82nd then requested special forces school. Both were at ft. Bragg went to sofas passed then Q school, graduated got my tab and green beret, sent to 5th group then deployed to Vietnam for two years. This was 1969.

[@Nick-qt2zn]

Woah

[@163ocb]

Fucking bad ass

[@matt59fire]

I like how humble you are. Leaving out the grueling training you endured. Much respect to you.

[@cameronheadley9617]

my basic training got delayed till june 2nd but i got airborn school after ait

[@tren6893]

Do a lot of females go to airborne school? I’m about to go soon. Thanks for the video.

[@TheBenAllen.]

Yeah some do!

[@gainz_9126]

Alot of females go to airborne school.

[@jakez1099]

Does having a Medical Assistant certificate help you be a 68w

[@TheBenAllen.]

Sal Vargas no not really

[@jakez1099]

Is there anything that could help? I already have the Emergency Care book from when I was taking EMT classes in High School.

[@TheBenAllen.]

Sal Vargas if you score high on the ASVAB that’ll help you, other than that nothing else is gunna help you get that job, once you get that job then all that stuff with help you with studying and taking tests as a 68w.

[@jakez1099]

Thank You

[@CPTAwesome9000]

Sal Vargas get your EMT before you go In. You skip the EMT phase

[@BrandonLuna-ll3hw]

Can I get into airborne with a rod and plate in my leg? Doesn’t affect me at all, no pain, no loss of range of motion. Everything is good. What’s the likelihood of me being able to get into that school ?

[@mrblack7302]

That in itself is disqualifying for the army. I recommend going to a recruiter and seeing if you can get a waiver. I can guarantee that you won’t be allowed to do an airborne physical. However exemptions to policies do exist and is how I got in but I didn’t have any leg issues. As long as the etp goes through you should be able to skip the physical. I don’t know the chances of having the rod get waived unfortunately

[@javiernieves4956]

Made the mistake of going and quitting. Worse mistake and dealing with the consequences. But want to definitely fix that mistake and go back. Do you know if I would get rejected if I tried to reenlist with an airborne contract atttched ? Or am I good to go as long as a slot opens?

[@williamcousins1596]

Same here man, you may return so long as they didn’t give you a do not return status when you were dropped. Once you’re in your reenlistment window, I’d get the school as an incentive and go back, which is what I’m doing

[@floridaman8136]

Starts at 2:03

[@neilphair6490]

I'm heading to basic in south Carolina next month, then 68w school, then airborne school. Don't know how I got so lucky but I did. Always appreciate the info!

[@UniMatrix_1]

I'm going to be shipping for basic next month as a 68W, what was Airborne School like? I want to put that in my contact too.

[@devonlucero2113]

Same boat 1 year later lol. 40 rounds

[@constantlychill79]

I’m on my way to Airborne school tomorrow!

[@avanteparks1259]

How is airborne on the body long term wise? I want to do 20 years but I don’t want to have aches and pains when I get older

[@immortal4471]

Bro you will not be airborne for 20 years lets say you join at 17.. at 37 you'd have the knees of an 80 year old.. i'm not kidding.

[@jasonjohnson8704]

Do they do training any different during winter season? I only ask cause one, I hate being cold, and 2 I know falling out of a plane you get the extra windchill in freezing weather.

[@TheBenAllen.]

I don’t think so

[@Ivan-pt8pg]

Does anyone or any MOS get the chance to be I to airborne school if it’s available? Or specific MOSs?

[@TheBenAllen.]

Most can

[@calvinvu9606]

I’m 5’2 and I heard that there’s a reach assessment and I’m worried I won’t pass because of that. Got anything I should know or tips? Thank you love the content man 👍

[@backoff3477]

Captain Richard Flaherty. research his life.

[@Dantheman1342]

I went right after basic/AIT. Piece of cake! 4/325th 82d Airborne 11BC2. '84- '87. Airborne!

[@96Delta]

I would love to be invited to participate in a legacy jump at Bragg during All American Week. They really should make that part of the program. Once a Paratrooper, always a paratrooper! Besides, who knows, us Boomers may be called up again in time of war. Best stay trained and STRAC! Was in 82nd from '78-81. Want to put my knees in the breeze again with the Eighty-Deuce! Make it so! Get me on Green Ramp NOW! The crazy part is I have actually dreamed of being invited to join a manifest! Don't let me assume room temperature without jumping again!!

[@kingmichael3227]

Does everyone have to go through airborne training? If I become a 31B is that required? (MP)

[@TheBenAllen.]

No it’s not required

[@TheAngrylizard5111]

My squad leader just asked if I wanted to go to airborn school and I said yes. I’m a 88H

[@thatguythatdoesstuff2781]

Ever seen anybody with a fear of heights join, or join to get rid of that fear

[@TheBenAllen.]

Yup!

[@stevenzeeck955]

I have a slight fear/vertigo of heights and made it through. The hardest problem was the 34 foot tower. One can still see gravel and grass. Got through the initial jumping by focusing on my toes. At higher heights, everything is just colors, you can't see gravel and blades of grass so the dizzy feeling is not there as much.

[@carlosr.5971]

I have a question! So when you land on the ground are you literally going limp and falling onto the ground or do you try to land on your feet when you get close to landing??

[@TheBenAllen.]

Exactly what they said, go limp, when you land.

[@era_of_tech]

The term is called a PLF, while landing under a parachute canopy, the jumper's feet strike the ground first and, immediately, he throws himself sideways to distribute the landing shock sequentially along five points of body contact with the ground: the balls of the feet the side of the calf the side of the thigh the side of the hip, or buttocks the side of the back Very effective method.

[@lionstribe3261]

@@era_of_tech this is EXACTLY what i was looking for thx g 👍

[@youareIndenial981]

If you want to know if a military school is actually tough. Check the graduation rate compared to its enrollment rate. If graduation rate is high, its a no kid left behind school.

[@Quan-dl2tl]

Do they do a gear layout when you get to fort benning

[@TheBenAllen.]

Usually yeah!

[@gainz_9126]

I'm actually in school now..!

[@Soldier1287]

We get our phones?

[@silas1565]

Hows it going?

[@Napoleon1323]

I'm 38 out of shape, I should have done this 20 years ago

[@ethanmunzlinger]

Are Army medics able to go to Airborne school

[@TheBenAllen.]

Yes

[@johnnyangel9163]

@@TheBenAllen. Are there airborne units in Hawaii?

[@tysonmorgan346]

Yep

[@laangelsfan]

Can you wear some Socks for the duck walk at Meps😬😱

[@TheBenAllen.]

Derek Garza they might let you!

[@laangelsfan]

@@TheBenAllen. so what happens if you can't do the duck walk, do you have to Build more muscle on your legs🦵🏻

[@TheBenAllen.]

Derek Garza then they might fail you at meps if you can’t do the walk.

[@laangelsfan]

@@TheBenAllen. is that the only way to fail

[@cameronheadley9617]

Derek Garza they didnt let us

[@dw7094]

Go Aviation! You get paid more to stay in the aircraft!

[@Alkp3k]

Does Army even shoot that much? Airborne all that.

[@denisewoodell7543]

Praise God .we should trust God above all else

[@Papasquatch73]

If you ever have the chance to go, MFF do it. That way you don’t have to continue to get requalification every year with static line. Sucks.

[@robertacosta957]

All I know is that you NEVER GET AN AIRBORNE TAK before you get your wings it's a NO NO.

[@cadence2342]

Can I get airborne school granted as a 19d Or 12b.

[@TheBenAllen.]

You should

[@cadence2342]

Thanks!

[@Tiakgrassman404]

Yes you can . I'm prior service Navy and just finished 19D osut and I got granted Airborne school based off my pt scores throughout the training cycle . I start on Monday.

[@cadence2342]

@@Tiakgrassman404 thanks

[@cadence2342]

@@Tiakgrassman404 what did you do in the navy?

[@stephenzeppenfeldt221]

HHC 2/508th ABN 1980 1982

[@romeyrome6804]

82ND FORT BRAGG

[@g.austins5508]

Currently at ait at fort sill 13fox volunteered for airborne but nervous gotta get my run times better 2 mile is 17:20 ..

[@mandykwiatkowski2653]

I’m currently at fort sill too I’m at 14p. I leave for airborne Friday. For my understanding the runs are like 8:30-9 min mile. It’s super easy. I have a 1700 2 mile. So you will be good just don’t stop

[@g.austins5508]

@@mandykwiatkowski2653 yeah ima tryna cut weight lose some minutes from my miles

[@paullowe2004]

I went from 6 ft- 1 in. To straight up 6ft. First jump from 2500ft malfunction cigarette roll in. I didn't check my canopy. Black hats hollered for my to pull my reserve but I didn't know they were yelling at me. Obviously I survived I'm texting. No broken bones and I ran off of the DZ. Ambulance drove past me expecting to pick up a body. My next jump I did everything right, thanks to experience off 1 jump cold beer and 3 big bottles of absorbin Jr.

[@CS-ww3bs]

My question is how do their knees and backs feel now 😂

[@miroz2429]

3 more months till airborne 😁

[@megaweenie3951]

25u that’s right

[@joseromero9933]

Bringing back good memories making me feel 21 all over again now I’m 43 lol😂

[@505thpir]

Jumpers, hit it!

[@jeremybusbee7799]

Thing #1: you will not gain any useful skills at this school.

[@96Delta]

Am I alone in this? So used to clearing my mind when at the door before I jump that I do it now when I am at the edge of a tall building. I feel like I should jump! Strange thing!

[@philippierce8434]

Got my school date for July 2nd 😈😈

[@pono5188]

“Straight into the video” at 2 minutes 🧐

[@lawrencemcmillan5431]

Went in 1969 1st SF then 307Engr 82nd.Loved every jump.

[@johnschenck9299]

AS A 25U IN AIRBORNE, WHAT ARE YOUR DUTIES? WHAT IS A DAY IN THE LIFE?

[@adameins5622]

All I'm worried about is not breaking my legs

[@immortal4471]

why would you be worried you don't break your legs? that seems like a good thing.

[@96Delta]

You won't if you follow your training. The problem today is that they load troopers up with so much gear they literally waddle to the door. That kind of load can cause injuries. Most training jumps are Hollywood (no gear) or light gear (rifle only). They are no sweat. But when you are carrying a full deployment load, you can barely walk. The chutes were redesigned to accommodate that weight but there's always a tradeoff. Just focus on doing excellent PLF's and you'll be fine. Them bitches tried to give me an M203 and I declined. No way I was gonna be able to carry a full combat load and grenades with that thing! Whew! AIRBORNE!

[@matt59fire]

@@96Delta You misunderstood. He is afraid that he wont break his legs. All youre doing is making him more scared.

[@robertacosta957]

It's what you make out of it my belief is ONLY THE The strong survive the weak fall by the wayside

[@daniel-qg1nc]

Is it pretty easy to get airborne added to your contract at meps?

[@77777771955]

It used to be called the airborne shuffle.

[@superfan_of_kris_lamberson3066]

@Ben Allen, would you be able to do another livestream starting in the next half hour for me, please ? I have initernet limitations right now that prevent me from watching your Wednesday livestreams and I only have internet for 2 hours to do whatever I want on Saturday and Sunday Internet use for me during the weekdays right now is for school work only from 9am to 4pm. #CheatCodeAllen

[@thirtytrap]

May 1986 for me. ALL THE WAY!!

[@kadeklistyan6390]

Hey bro,how limit age to join in airborne school?

[@cassandragillette6054]

do you have to go to air born school if you are in the military

[@96Delta]

No. Its entirely optional if you can get a slot. Sometimes its hard to get a slot. Best to get it in your contract when you enlist. A lot of career guys take up slots so they can advance.

[@SauerDiesel]

No. In fact certain MOSs...more accurately certain duty stations make it nearly impossible to get a slot. Like 1st Cav. Took me forever to get out of...whatever the fuck they changed Ft Hood to.

[@SauerDiesel]

Don't be a leg.

[@robertacosta957]

Class of 76' AATW

[@Itz_Ashley11]

What if you end up passing out mid air when you jump?has that happened?

[@era_of_tech]

No worries it is a Static Line jump which means that you don't have to be conscience to deploy the chute. Weak exits can cause you hitting the side of the aircraft but you will land relatively safe.

[@QueenRissa_34]

Who the dude in the red shirt??? He’s a cutie! 🥰😘

[@TheBenAllen.]

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