3 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE AIRBORNE SCHOOL (2020)

What are 3 things you should know before Airborne School? Today my Airborne qualified buddies David (11B) & Alex (25U) from the 82nd Airborne Division answer this big question by sharing their experiences from when they went through Airborne School!
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[@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.

[@Kenny-c9i]

A Company 2nd Bn. 504th Airborne Infantry 1972-75! All The Way

[@floridaman8136]

Starts at 2:03

[@constantlychill79]

I’m on my way to Airborne school tomorrow!

[@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

[@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.

[@Dantheman1342]

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

[@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.

[@Woolywill782]

Let me put it this way. I was 6ft even before going Airborne. I am now 5’ 11” and walk with an arch in my back, due to the risers being cinched down really tight. I have broken both thumbs. Would I do it all over again, heck f’n yeah!!!! Airborne all the way

[@robertacosta957]

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

[@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.

[@codygreene9067]

All you gotta do is be good at running and proper form on pushups. You should also not be afraid of heights which should be obvious but when I went through in 2017 I saw a female Captain refuse in the door during our second jump (interesting she quit after completing the first jump) and they kicked her out with an NTR status (never to return for you non Army folk) and she had to get her orders changed because she was supposed to PCS to Bragg upon completion of Airborne School. So for all you would-be Paratroopers out there just do the god damn jumps and get your wings. It’s a fun and fairly easy course if you don’t struggle with running which you will do plenty of. Most mornings you run up and down airborne hill and it gets a lot of people. The entire school operates on a three strike system. If you miss a formation hit time that’s a strike, if you fall out of a run that’s a strike, if you’re missing a uniform item that’s a strike. Accumulate three of these strikes for any reason and you’re out. Once you get your wings you can now go to airborne assignments for the rest of your career. Everyone without jump wings will act like they don’t care (really they’re jealous because they never got the opportunity to go or failed the PT test), or they will ask you what jumping is like. Go airborne early in your career so it’s out of the way, it’s a big requirement for a lot of good assignments both active and NG side.

[@Napoleon1323]

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

[@SkateboardSoldier]

Jump School was a breeze (11B). If you can't run you'll never get through basic or your duty station.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@em34ev3r]

Basically, don't pursue this school unless your MOS requires it. I've seen countless soldiers get seriously injured broken femurs, ankles, backs, you name it. These injuries can be career ending. Sure, you might get a VA disability from it, but you'll have to live with the pain for the rest of your life. Jumping takes a toll, especially if you're in an active ABN unit.

[@everettblue146]

I just got my waiver approved. Had a spinal fusion and can do anything. I wanna do this but I’m apprehensive

[@cameronheadley9617]

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

[@CS-ww3bs]

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

[@gainz_9126]

I'm actually in school now..!

[@Soldier1287]

We get our phones?

[@silas1565]

Hows it going?

[@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.

[@TheAngrylizard5111]

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

[@pono5188]

“Straight into the video” at 2 minutes 🧐

[@lawrencemcmillan5431]

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

[@77777771955]

It used to be called the airborne shuffle.

[@johnschenck9299]

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

[@everettblue146]

I second this question, pick my job tomorrow

[@darren8183]

Only two things fall out of the sky:: BIRD SH**T AND FOOLS..

[@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.

[@denisewoodell7543]

Praise God .we should trust God above all else

[@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 👍

[@ethanmunzlinger]

Are Army medics able to go to Airborne school

[@TheBenAllen.]

Yes

[@johnnyangel9163]

@@TheBenAllen. Are there airborne units in Hawaii?

[@tysonmorgan346]

Yep

[@505thpir]

Jumpers, hit it!

[@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

[@miroz2429]

3 more months till airborne 😁

[@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

[@kingmichael3227]

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

[@TheBenAllen.]

No it’s not required

[@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

[@joseromero9933]

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

[@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?

[@daniel-qg1nc]

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

[@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

[@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

[@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!!

[@Quan-dl2tl]

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

[@TheBenAllen.]

Usually yeah!

[@robertacosta957]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@romeyrome6804]

82ND FORT BRAGG

[@thirtytrap]

May 1986 for me. ALL THE WAY!!

[@philippierce8434]

Got my school date for July 2nd 😈😈

[@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.

[@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!

[@dw7094]

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

[@Alkp3k]

Does Army even shoot that much? Airborne all that.

[@stephenzeppenfeldt221]

HHC 2/508th ABN 1980 1982

[@robertacosta957]

Class of 76' AATW

[@megaweenie3951]

25u that’s right

[@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

[@QueenRissa_34]

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

[@TheBenAllen.]

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