Airborne School

[SeanAL123]

was so boring until today!!! We had our first two jumps today, one out of a C-130 and one out of a C-17! I will say the C-17 was a much better aircraft to jump out of, but it was a great day! Nothing beats handing off that static line, pivoting and jumping out of that door.....Nothing! such a great feeling!!!

[Agent.Fox]

was so boring until today!!! We had our first two jumps today, one out of a C-130 and one out of a C-17! I will say the C-17 was a much better aircraft to jump out of, but it was a great day! Nothing beats handing off that static line, pivoting and jumping out of that door.....Nothing! such a great feeling!!!


Yeah, if you like the whining sound of the engine. On the C-17.

[Phantom]

The 17 gives you room, and that tail on that bird is HUGE!!

[SHARK TWO SEVEN]

the prop driven Herc was easier on the opening shock, though. "Check can of peas". haha.

[abninf05]

C-47 is pretty tight if you're given the opportunity at your unit to jump it

[SHARK TWO SEVEN]

We did Hercs and Starlifters.

[SeanAL123]

yea, well lucky for us the C17 broke yesterday so our two combat jumps today were in the C130!!! haha. It was pretty cramped!

[DaveWhite]

i love stepping out of the c17 before you jump or fall whatever you want to call it.

[SeanAL123]

haha yea, second best feeling I have ever experienced~!!!! haha.

[Polo08816]

I've always been curious....

Which branch do those planes that you jump out of belong to? Which branch of service do the pilots come from?

[tomdell13]

I've always preferred jumping out of a Helo, especially a UH-1. Great view on the ride to the LZ, then just hop out... :)

[California Major]

Guess I'm a Mech Engineer for a reason...

http://www.misspentlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/falling.jpg

[SeanAL123]

I've always been curious....

Which branch do those planes that you jump out of belong to? Which branch of service do the pilots come from?

pilots were air force in jump school....

[31Brecruit]

So I'm guessing by the posts you got to use electronics in airborne? Hmmm

[SeanAL123]

So I'm guessing by the posts you got to use electronics in airborne? Hmmm


Yea, when you are dismissed for the day, you are done. You do what you want.

[planedr]

Good job Airborne!
Hard to believe I went through 25 years ago. 1984. I still remember the first jump vividly, I was the first one in my class to jump. A C141. I'll never forget that feeling.

[Phantom]

My first jump was a night jump real dark , then after a few seconds I opened my eyes.. :D

[SeanAL123]

yea....jumped with my unit yesterday out of Chinooks. that was fun!

[Mom's Mistake]

For my 30th b-day present, my parents got me to jump out of an airplane at 13,000 feet. I think that was one of the most thrilling things I've ever done in my life. I loved it so much, I'm actually considering getting jump qualfied. I think I would fit Airborne very well. :D And kudos to those who are Airborne. I know so many that are afraid of heights like that...and the select few that challenge it and succeed.

[Phantom]

yea....jumped with my unit yesterday out of Chinooks. that was fun!

I am guessing this was at Osborne DZ? Not bad, just a long walk back.. ha ha..

[abninf05]

For my 30th b-day present, my parents got me to jump out of an airplane at 13,000 feet. I think that was one of the most thrilling things I've ever done in my life. I loved it so much, I'm actually considering getting jump qualfied. I think I would fit Airborne very well. :D And kudos to those who are Airborne. I know so many that are afraid of heights like that...and the select few that challenge it and succeed.

A lot of skydivers HATE static-line jumping.
Don't know why, never asked cause I didn't wanna listen to them rant and rave for 20 minutes

[SeanAL123]

it was a DZ at the TN ARNG trainging site. Kinda small.

[Mom's Mistake]

A lot of skydivers HATE static-line jumping.
Don't know why, never asked cause I didn't wanna listen to them rant and rave for 20 minutes

My best guess would be because there's no free-fall in static-line jumping and free-falling is where you do your tricks and get your peak adrenaline rush, etc. So I can see why they wouldn't like it...but still, just the thrill of descending to the ground like that even with a chute is awesome.

[MelissaKANG]

shoot! I miss airborne school so much! I had the time of life there. I graduated June 26 2009. I wish I was still there!!!!! There was nothing like the feeling of jumping out! :D Me and the horizon! beautiful :) geez can i go back please? :D

[planedr]

shoot! I miss airborne school so much! I had the time of life there. I graduated June 26 2009. I wish I was still there!!!!! There was nothing like the feeling of jumping out! :D Me and the horizon! beautiful :) geez can i go back please? :D
Congrats Airborne! Now if you get AA you can join the cool kids club. Because you know if you don't have both you might as well not have any.

[Rhadamanthus]

shoot! I miss airborne school so much! I had the time of life there. I graduated June 26 2009. I wish I was still there!!!!! There was nothing like the feeling of jumping out! :D Me and the horizon! beautiful :) geez can i go back please? :D


How did you get Airborne School?

[OCSAllTheWay]

Congrats Airborne! Now if you get AA you can join the cool kids club. Because you know if you don't have both you might as well not have any.

After that, earn your Army Astronaut badge, nothing like jumping out of a space shuttle? I heard though that re-entry into the atmosphere hurts a bit! :D

[spc corsi]

Probably got airborne like i did... or should i say will... Going to an airborne unit and they tell you hey soldier.. go to airborne school

[CPT Burritt]

Its AIRBORNE highspeed.

[Rhadamanthus]

Probably got airborne like i did... or should i say will... Going to an airborne unit and they tell you hey soldier.. go to airborne school

Negative. She is in the Kansas Army National Guard and it does not have any airborne units.

[MelissaKANG]

Negative. She is in the Kansas Army National Guard and it does not have any airborne units.
I was lucky and my 1st sgt offered me airborne school when i was in basic and ait because I had high PT! It wasnt in the plan for me thats for sure. I was pretty much voluntold I was going because "this is an opportunity of life time private". So I found out I was shipping the day of my graduation said hello to mom and dad for about 10 minutes and I was off to bennning. Thats how I got it. Now I want air assault! come on kansas guard give me the hookup!!! :D like i said it was the most amazing experience i have ever had.

[MelissaKANG]

Sings- airborne airborne all the way, airborne airborne everday, we like it here! we love it here! we finally found a home, a home, a home away from home! haha miss it!

[Rhadamanthus]

That is what I figured. There are too many that say that the best way to get Airborne is to have it in one's contract. However, that is not an option for states that don't have an airborne unit. What you have described, is the best way for the 30-some states and territories that don't have airborne units.

[abninf05]

Negative. She is in the Kansas Army National Guard and it does not have any airborne units.


If I remember correctly she was chosen to go while she was in basic

[factorymx]

so even if you dont have a combat job, and you have really good pt scores they might offer airborne school? and start ait after airborne?

[MelissaKANG]

so even if you dont have a combat job, and you have really good pt scores they might offer airborne school? and start ait after airborne?
not sure on that one! I am an MP and I had osut training so I went straight after! but everyone says I am lucky because its not often that soldiers in the kansas guard get that opportunity. But you never know? anything is possible. I am trying to get air assault now and I talked to my 1st sgt and commander but they said the state doesnt have funding for that right now or something.... :( So I am thinking active duty here I come! :D

[Tigerforce]

101st rappels out opf helicopters. They also have a lie above their patch. I personnaly prefer jumping out of rotary wing aircraft.

they jump out of them as in it lands or in a hover...not with a chute

[Phantom]

You have your wings?

Now that was just funny

[MelissaKANG]

Also I hope you don't think I'm being a jerk! I like to joke and play around a lot! :)

[Phantom]

That was the weakest load of ........ That I have seen all the hype no result, even appoligized!!! Are the alpha dogs all gone? Disapointing, maybe I need to go kick some puppies to get over this, ok I am kidding

[Tigerforce]

Also I hope you don't think I'm being a jerk! I like to joke and play around a lot! :)


no problem;)

[SeanAL123]

shoot! I miss airborne school so much! I had the time of life there. I graduated June 26 2009. I wish I was still there!!!!! There was nothing like the feeling of jumping out! :D Me and the horizon! beautiful :) geez can i go back please? :D
hey...what company?

[SeanAL123]

Sings- airborne airborne all the way, airborne airborne everday, we like it here! we love it here! we finally found a home, a home, a home away from home! haha miss it!

Yea, you know you were not singing.

[dsrtshrk]

Melissa, you are absolutely hilarious!

[Phantom]

This will not turn into a battle of the personel files. The Forums are not for, I did this and that, the topic is Airborne keep it directed. I thank you both for your service, and every soldier for theirs.

[SeanAL123]

A retired "leg" officer and a retired Airborne officer were boasting to each other about their old army days.

"Why, my outfit was so well drilled . . ," declared the ex-leg Captain , " . . . that when they presented arms all you could hear was slap, slap, click."

"Very good," conceded the retired Airborne Major, . . . but when my company presented arms all you'd just hear slap, slap, jingle."

"What was the jingle?" asked the Captain. "Oh, . . " replied the Major offhandedly, " . . . just our medals."

[MelissaKANG]

hey...what company?
Bravo company! 1st platoon! :D

[SeanAL123]

oh...i was alpha we graduated right before you guys. well, congrats.

[spc corsi]

Sorry to jack the thread but...

I was just wondering what to expect out of Airborne school. I will be going at the begining of next year from what I understand. I know there is a lot of running but what else?

[California Major]

Amazing to hear about anyone going...no Airborne in California...but many who would like to go --

[Rhadamanthus]

Amazing to hear about anyone going...no Airborne in California...but many who would like to go --

There's one company...

[spc corsi]

Sir,

I cant wait to go. just have that oooo man what did i sign up for feeling you get. Was no different before i went to EOD school. that endded up just being tons of fun. I mean hey who doesnt like to use C4