adventurechick 0 #1 November 16, 2006 Is there anyone here who has any experience with the Army Airborne Division? I was talking to a few recruiters today, but I would like some information from someone who is not trying to sell me the job. PMS #449 TPM #80 Muff Brother #3860 SCR #14705 Dirty Sanchez #233 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #2 November 16, 2006 Talk to KatieBear... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #3 November 16, 2006 Paging Katie! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adventurechick 0 #4 November 16, 2006 Really?! Is katie in the army Airborne?!! Wow... Katie, let's talk!!! PMS #449 TPM #80 Muff Brother #3860 SCR #14705 Dirty Sanchez #233 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #5 November 16, 2006 Enlisted or Commissioned? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrhoop 0 #6 November 16, 2006 I spent three years in the 82nd airborne division. If you like jumping static line mostly at night, at 800 feet AGL with full combat equipment you will have fun.Most of my jumps were with a T-10C round parachute. I never worried about the chute not opening, just how hard I will hit the ground. You will need to be a good runner to get through jump school. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redlegrangerone 0 #7 November 16, 2006 I could probably answer any questions you might have. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adventurechick 0 #8 November 16, 2006 Is it possible to move up from static line into Ram air parachutes... PMS #449 TPM #80 Muff Brother #3860 SCR #14705 Dirty Sanchez #233 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #9 November 16, 2006 HALO school.... SF, Pathfinders etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adventurechick 0 #10 November 16, 2006 Are girls allowed in HALO School? PMS #449 TPM #80 Muff Brother #3860 SCR #14705 Dirty Sanchez #233 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #11 November 16, 2006 ask Katie!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #12 November 16, 2006 Gail, Gail, Gail! WTH are you thinking???????My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leroydb 0 #13 November 16, 2006 Girls in halo yes... Possible best way for you to get there.. become a rigger Quote "You will need to be a good runner to get through jump school. " The above is subjective... When I was in ABN school I saw some "thick" people making it. Quote Is it possible to move up from static line into Ram air parachutes... ....... HALO school.... SF, Pathfinders etc. Yes up to HALO... Women are not Auth to go SF (just like they cant go 11B, etc...). Not that you couldn't become an operator......... Pathfinder has nothing to do with parachutes...Leroy ..I knew I was an unwanted baby when I saw my bath toys were a toaster and a radio... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #14 November 16, 2006 yep my mistake...a coincidence if they have both Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matthewcline 0 #15 November 16, 2006 Pathfinder has a lot to do with Parachutes. We run most of the Dropzones for Personel and Equipment and 80% of us jump into work, of the 80%, about 25% of that is also HALO. We are also the Only ones in the Army who can legaly servey a dropzone for use that is not in the AZARs. Just thought I would clarify that a little. Hey ya got video from the B&G Meet? The Photos you took of DOC are plastered all over his cubical, he may be pissed when he gets back to work tomorrow.An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #16 November 16, 2006 Geez and I was feeling stupid... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyhi 24 #17 November 16, 2006 QuoteIs it possible to move up from static line into Ram air parachutes... I believe you have to be in the Army to be on the Golden Knights. Practice your accuracy and develop (if you don't have one already. Probably do.) a winning demeanor. And it was really, really great talking to you. (Notice winning demeanor?)Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
milehighpres 0 #18 November 16, 2006 gail, i am a rigger for air force spec ops. becomming a rigger is a way to be airborne and HALO/HAHO qualified. but you have to make sure if you go army...that you ask to become a rigger for spec ops in the army or air force or marines"the sky is not the limit....the ground is" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #19 November 16, 2006 I wasn't in Airborne, but I know a bit about it (Heck, I was part of the highly limited percent of Officers who had neither Airborne nor Air Assault - I had no intention of being in an MOS that used it, so why be a "5-jump chump?") If you are female and want to do Airborne, your best shot is to be a rigger. They'll make you jump them. But since most of the jobs that do Airborne are combat arms, you're opportunities as a female will be limited. It doesn't mean that you won't be able to do it, it's just that females who do what you want to do are statistical outliers. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #20 November 16, 2006 PM me with your questions."It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrabGrass 0 #21 November 16, 2006 QuoteIs there anyone here who has any experience with the Army Airborne Division Quote I saw 'Band of Brothers' twice! does that count? ~ "Pack Fast, Pull Low... and Date Your Riggers WIFE!" ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites RkyMtnHigh 0 #22 November 16, 2006 How are the flying lessons going? _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jshatzkin 0 #23 November 16, 2006 Quoteso why be a "5-jump chump?" Duh! For the badge! Officers love their many badges!Jen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites kbordson 8 #24 November 16, 2006 QuoteQuoteso why be a "5-jump chump?" Duh! For the badge! Officers love their many badges! Badges?! We don't need no stinkin' badges! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites neuroshock 0 #25 November 16, 2006 i'm curious. a coworker of mine was in Signal, but attached to a SF team. he's told me that though getting Airborne qualified opens the doors to "all the cool stuff" it was also the only school (Jump School) where if you wash out, you're out. he knew a guy who sucked it up and make his 5th jump with a broken foot and spoke up only after they declared him qualified so he wouldn't get washed out via medical. any of that true? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
RkyMtnHigh 0 #22 November 16, 2006 How are the flying lessons going? _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jshatzkin 0 #23 November 16, 2006 Quoteso why be a "5-jump chump?" Duh! For the badge! Officers love their many badges!Jen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kbordson 8 #24 November 16, 2006 QuoteQuoteso why be a "5-jump chump?" Duh! For the badge! Officers love their many badges! Badges?! We don't need no stinkin' badges! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neuroshock 0 #25 November 16, 2006 i'm curious. a coworker of mine was in Signal, but attached to a SF team. he's told me that though getting Airborne qualified opens the doors to "all the cool stuff" it was also the only school (Jump School) where if you wash out, you're out. he knew a guy who sucked it up and make his 5th jump with a broken foot and spoke up only after they declared him qualified so he wouldn't get washed out via medical. any of that true? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
