WhiskeyMike
Verified Military
Hey gents, was wondering if any of y'all could help out a jarhead in search of some knowledge from those who have been in an airborne unit.
Little background, I'm currently active duty in the USMC (infantry) and am looking to cross deck over to the Army (airborne infantry) or Air Force (TACP). I really want to be in an airborne unit, just really wanna jump out of some perfectly good aircraft, but from what my few Army buddies have told me, all hopes and dreams die in airborne units (specifically the 82nd). They mostly said just due to the level of stupidity within the command but you're gonna find that anywhere. I've searched the forums trying to find a little bit about what life is like as airborne infantry but I'm mostly just finding kids asking questions about their contracts and whatnot.
So my question is what is life like in an airborne unit? How often do you actually jump? Anything and everything you can tell me from your experience helps. Thanks everyone.
Little background, I'm currently active duty in the USMC (infantry) and am looking to cross deck over to the Army (airborne infantry) or Air Force (TACP). I really want to be in an airborne unit, just really wanna jump out of some perfectly good aircraft, but from what my few Army buddies have told me, all hopes and dreams die in airborne units (specifically the 82nd). They mostly said just due to the level of stupidity within the command but you're gonna find that anywhere. I've searched the forums trying to find a little bit about what life is like as airborne infantry but I'm mostly just finding kids asking questions about their contracts and whatnot.
So my question is what is life like in an airborne unit? How often do you actually jump? Anything and everything you can tell me from your experience helps. Thanks everyone.