The straight answer right now is - no. During the last six months we have had almost a dozen prior Kings Point graduates contact our office asking if they could transfer from the SSO and go Active Duty Army. Unfortunately, DA (Department of the Army) has said no. It is still wide open for those entering the Army as brand new Lieutenants graduating from Kings Point, but for those already commissioned in another service, even a reserve, the option is not available.
So if you might be interested in the Army, think long and hard before you turn down this option, because it is gone once you graduate.
On a positive note, if you are interested in joining the Army Reserve or Army National Guard after graduation we can do that. In fact we have had a number of prior graduates transfer from the MMR/SSO into one of the reserve components. Once in the Guard or Reserve there are ways to transfer to active duty after you become a branch qualified officer - there are no guarantees, but it has happened.
Come in and talk to us. Many of you are here for the options, but once you graduate many of those options go away.
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Post WOD Nutrition
The following link is to an article from the CrossFit Journal regarding post workout nutrition. Supplying your body with the best fuel to optimize your performance can make a huge difference in your workouts and general health.
Post Workout Nutrition
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Weapons Familiarization at Fort Dix
A group of Midshipmen from the United States Merchant Marine Academy travelled to the former Fort Dix, NJ - now Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst - to participate in weapons qualification and familiarization with the famed Fighting 69th Infantry Battalion of the New York Army National Guard. Over a two day period the Midshipmen were able to fire a variety of weapons and received some training on the use of these systems and how they would be employed in a platoon defense. These midshipmen were afforded the opportunity to fire the M9 Pistol, M249 SAW, M240B Machinegun, M4 Rifle, Remington 1100 Tactical Shotgun, and the M18A1 Claymore Mine, and were able to observe a few others in use. TMs of this nature come up throughout the year and are usually open to all Midshipmen interested in learning more about the Army. Feel free to stop by and talk to us about the possibilities.
M249 SAW Qualification Range
Above, members of a Stryker crew of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard give the Midshipmen a tour of their combat vehicle.
Above, M/N Gambill prepares M18A1 Claymore Mines for use on the firing range. Below is video of the Claymores being fired.
Midshipmen receive training on the M240B machinegun prior to firing from the turret of the M1114 HMMWV.
Below is a video of the Dropkick Murphys' Fighting 69th song.
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Air Assault School Obstacle Course Train Up
On 14 June 2011 four Midshipmen that have been training for almost three months in preparation for attendance at the U.S. Army Air Assault School, took their chances on the Marine Corps obstacle course at SUNY Maritime.
The AAS obstacle course is designed to identify a fear of heights in any of the candidates which may adversely affect them later on in the course. Pushing yourself over the edge of a forty-foot tower with nothing between you and a long fall but a 7/16 inch piece of rope takes some willpower, but it's nothing compared to exiting a Blackhawk helicopter hovering 100 feet above the ground. "I enjoyed running through the obstacle course, it was a learning experience. Training for AAS has not been easy over the past few months but it has opened up some opportunities and is making me an all-around better person," said M/N 4/C Jonathan Young.
The video below shows some AAS candidates executing the obstacle course on "Zero Day."
On 10 July 2011 four Midshipmen will report to the United States Military Academy at West Point and attempt to earn the Air Assault Badge. 1SG Swiderski has been working closely with the Midshipmen to prepare them for the tests that lay ahead. "These four Midshipmen have devoted a lot of time, effort and energy preparing for this. From grueling Ruck marches to the early morning gut-wrenching conditioning drills; this group has always been highly motivated and gave nothing short of 110 %. No Midshipmen that has been selected to attend Air Assault School has failed to successfully complete it and I am fully confident that this group is well prepared and will continue to uphold that tradition," said 1SG Peter Swiderski of the Army Liaison Team.
"SUNY Maritime’s obstacle course helped me realize that it is important to calculate the most efficient method of tackling an obstacle," said M/N 3/C Tyler Driscoll. "For example, I learned to use my legs on the rope climb rather than try to muscle my way to the top. Everyone on the Army Liaison Team has been very helpful in giving us insight on the program. After training with 1SG Swiderski over the past trimester, I feel prepared and eager to challenge myself at air assault."
In the photos and videos below you can see the effort our Midshipmen are putting out during their third attempt at the Marine Corps obstacle course at SUNY Maritime. Also attending AAS will be M/N 2/C Michael Jeffers and M/N 2/C Michael Phipps who said “The obstacle course is not difficult in its individual parts. Yet the full culmination of the course and the rope climb at the end was very challenging.”
The AAS obstacle course is designed to identify a fear of heights in any of the candidates which may adversely affect them later on in the course. Pushing yourself over the edge of a forty-foot tower with nothing between you and a long fall but a 7/16 inch piece of rope takes some willpower, but it's nothing compared to exiting a Blackhawk helicopter hovering 100 feet above the ground. "I enjoyed running through the obstacle course, it was a learning experience. Training for AAS has not been easy over the past few months but it has opened up some opportunities and is making me an all-around better person," said M/N 4/C Jonathan Young.
The video below shows some AAS candidates executing the obstacle course on "Zero Day."
On 10 July 2011 four Midshipmen will report to the United States Military Academy at West Point and attempt to earn the Air Assault Badge. 1SG Swiderski has been working closely with the Midshipmen to prepare them for the tests that lay ahead. "These four Midshipmen have devoted a lot of time, effort and energy preparing for this. From grueling Ruck marches to the early morning gut-wrenching conditioning drills; this group has always been highly motivated and gave nothing short of 110 %. No Midshipmen that has been selected to attend Air Assault School has failed to successfully complete it and I am fully confident that this group is well prepared and will continue to uphold that tradition," said 1SG Peter Swiderski of the Army Liaison Team.
"SUNY Maritime’s obstacle course helped me realize that it is important to calculate the most efficient method of tackling an obstacle," said M/N 3/C Tyler Driscoll. "For example, I learned to use my legs on the rope climb rather than try to muscle my way to the top. Everyone on the Army Liaison Team has been very helpful in giving us insight on the program. After training with 1SG Swiderski over the past trimester, I feel prepared and eager to challenge myself at air assault."
In the photos and videos below you can see the effort our Midshipmen are putting out during their third attempt at the Marine Corps obstacle course at SUNY Maritime. Also attending AAS will be M/N 2/C Michael Jeffers and M/N 2/C Michael Phipps who said “The obstacle course is not difficult in its individual parts. Yet the full culmination of the course and the rope climb at the end was very challenging.”
For further information in this blog about Air Assault School click here.
Friday, May 27, 2011
Letter from Ranger School
Here's a letter that we received from 2LT Alexander Wingate, a 2010 graduate of USMMA and currently a U.S. Army Infantry Officer attending Ranger School.
"CPT G, CPT Burgos and 1SG Swiderski, I am sending this update from the field to keep you all posted on my progress thus far. I am now in the classroom portion of the mountain phase preparing for my first 5-day FTX (Field Training Exercise) for graded patrols. I was able to pass Darby with two goes on my patrols (Squad Leader with an OPORD brief and as Alpha Team Leader) RAP (Ranger Assessment Phase) week went well for the most part but I had some trouble with the Malvesti Obstacle Course and Ranger Stakes (overall passed). I did sustain an injury but have been working through it. I nearly was a heat cat (hot weather injury) in Darby but after fluids was able to return to training. I would tell any future Infantry LTs to force hydrate and stretch their muscles during Ranger. I am paying for it now and it’s an extra burden. Just to paint a picture about Ranger Class, 6-11 started with 406 men on April 24th. By Thursday of that week, RAP had eliminated more than 1/3, where my company went from 140 to 67. We bumped back up to 112 with recycles when Darby started, and by the end of patrols we were down to 55. My company (Alpha) is only 50 men, so our platoon is the company. Out of all the LTs sent from IBOLC from my company (120) we are at about 50-60 remaining. I am one of seven left from the 16 in my platoon from IBOLC left. It’s interesting to be one of the few of my original peers to be left. I have met many more LTs from other branches (still largely an LT class). The keys to this course so far is to follow directions given but don't rely on others to complete the task for you. Some times it’s just not in the cards. I am realistic and understand that factors out of my control can delay or stop my graduating. However, with that said, this course is definitely "do-able" so far. An important outlook I have to keep is that I am not trying out so I can wear a tab, instead I am learning and training to be one of the few proud Infantrymen in this country and have the tactical skills required to accomplish my tasks down range... Respectfully, Alexander Wingate"
Link to Ranger School
Link to Ranger School
Monday, May 9, 2011
Massachusetts National Guard Trains for Deployment to Afghanistan
05/03/2011 - U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 182nd Infantry Regiment, Massachusetts National Guard participate in a stress shoot at Camp Atterbury, Ind., May 4, 2011. A stress shoot is a weapons range consisting of intervals of shooting and exercise. The 182nd Infantry was at Camp Atterbury for mobilization training prior to deploying as part of a security force mission assigned to a provincial reconstruction team in Afghanistan. (DoD photo by Jill Swank/Released)
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
See What The National Guard Is All About.
In this video, released by the Chief of the National Guard Bureau (CNGB), members of the military describe the value of the National Guard to our country. From natural disaster relief to man-made catastrophes like the Deepwater Horizon oil spill to boarder security to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the National Guard is in the forefront, defending our country and the American way of life.
Friday, April 1, 2011
Air Assault School Video - Camp Smith/West Point, NY
See what Air Assault School is all about. Challenge yourself!
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Air Assault School Meeting - Monday, 28MAR11
Saturday, March 5, 2011
A Letter from Afghanistan
I thought that this letter was worth sharing with those of you that follow this blog. It gives some insight as to the people we serve with in the military.
Hey Gang,
Another amazing and emotional day yesterday. I try to write about things that impress me professionally, emotionally, and spiritually. Yesterday I was again impressed.
At 5:00 a.m., the Giant Voice (the base PA system) announced two incoming casualties. I reluctantly roused from my slumber and made my way to the E.R. On arrival, I found two victims of an accidental grenade explosion, one critically injured and one more stable. The critical patient had third degree burns to his face, neck and upper chest and severe penetrating abdominal injuries. He was in shock and was taken directly to the O.R. by the surgical team. The other had multiple burns, but fairly superficial. He also had eye injuries and he was essentially deaf from the blast, but he was stable. While the unstable patient was in surgery, my team and I evaluated and treated the stable patient, managed his eye injury (severe ocular contusion with corneal burns), CT’d him, cleaned and dressed his burns and expedited his helicopter evacuation to the ophthalmologist at the larger Bagram hospital (we don’t have one here).
The story of how the accident happened was initially unclear, but, when things settled a bit, my patient told me the following:... Click this link for the rest of the story > A Letter from Afghanistan
Hey Gang,
Another amazing and emotional day yesterday. I try to write about things that impress me professionally, emotionally, and spiritually. Yesterday I was again impressed.
At 5:00 a.m., the Giant Voice (the base PA system) announced two incoming casualties. I reluctantly roused from my slumber and made my way to the E.R. On arrival, I found two victims of an accidental grenade explosion, one critically injured and one more stable. The critical patient had third degree burns to his face, neck and upper chest and severe penetrating abdominal injuries. He was in shock and was taken directly to the O.R. by the surgical team. The other had multiple burns, but fairly superficial. He also had eye injuries and he was essentially deaf from the blast, but he was stable. While the unstable patient was in surgery, my team and I evaluated and treated the stable patient, managed his eye injury (severe ocular contusion with corneal burns), CT’d him, cleaned and dressed his burns and expedited his helicopter evacuation to the ophthalmologist at the larger Bagram hospital (we don’t have one here).
The story of how the accident happened was initially unclear, but, when things settled a bit, my patient told me the following:... Click this link for the rest of the story > A Letter from Afghanistan
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
CWST (Combat Water Survival Test) at West Point
On Saturday, 26FEB11, six Midshipmen traveled to Camp Smith, NY and were attached to NYARNG OCS Class 56 to participate in the Combat Water Survival Test at Crandall Pool on the campus of the United States Military Academy, West Point. The CWST consist of three events - which are completed in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) with boots, weapon and load bearing vest - the 15 meter swim, equipment drop and a blindfolded three-meter drop. Our Midshipmen incorporated into the OCS squads and did great on all the events. The OCS cadre then had the class build their water confidence by treading water for an extended time, with periods of "hands out of the water," and a quick class on "Floaty Pants" or how to improvise a floatation device out of your uniform pants. The training was concluded with a squad relay swim, the winners being excused from the planned burpee event later that evening.
The Midshipmen in attendance all enjoyed the training and felt that it was worthwhile. Army events like this are open to all Midshipmen at the Academy. See the Army Liaison Team Events page for a list of future events or stop by the office to discuss participating in any of our activities.
The Midshipmen in attendance all enjoyed the training and felt that it was worthwhile. Army events like this are open to all Midshipmen at the Academy. See the Army Liaison Team Events page for a list of future events or stop by the office to discuss participating in any of our activities.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Match Your Interests to an Army Career Field
We've added a link to the U.S. Army Branch Information page that will take you to a questionaire that will match your interests to the various jobs the Army has to offer. It is geared towards enlisted Soldier MOSs; however, it will give you a general idea as to what officer career field best coincides with the things that you like to do.
So check out the site to MATCH YOUR INTERESTS to an Army career and see if you're skills, experience and talents will lead you to a career in the Field Artillery, Transportation/Logisitcs, Special Forces or one of the other basic branches.
If it piques your interest, stop by to talk about the results.
So check out the site to MATCH YOUR INTERESTS to an Army career and see if you're skills, experience and talents will lead you to a career in the Field Artillery, Transportation/Logisitcs, Special Forces or one of the other basic branches.
If it piques your interest, stop by to talk about the results.
Friday, January 28, 2011
Airborne School Information Meeting
The next opportunity to attend Jump School is at the end of this trimester. At the present time this opportunity is only open to 2013“B” splitters. We will be conducting a quick informational meeting to discuss all the details on Monday, 31Jan11 at 1900 in Furuseth, room 306. If you’re interested in attending Jump School you must attend this meeting. If you cannot attend send 1SG Swiderski or me an email so we can get you the information.
See the post entitled "Airborne School" by going to the bottom of this page and clicking "Older Posts" for more specific information about the Army's Basic Airborne Course.
See the post entitled "Airborne School" by going to the bottom of this page and clicking "Older Posts" for more specific information about the Army's Basic Airborne Course.
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Warrior Task Training
This Monday, 10 January 2011 at 2000 the Army Liaison Team will begin a series of classes teaching various Army Warrior Tasks. The initial classes will focus on familiarizing Midshipmen with the M16 series rifle which will include maintenance, function check, load/unload and correcting malfunctions; subsequently, we hope to culminate the training with a TM to the NYARNG Armory on Lexington Avenue in NYC to utilize the Engagement Skills Trainer (EST). The EST will allow you to simulate zeroing and qualifying with the M16 as well as perform as part of a squad during scenario based training simulations.
Monday’s class will be MAINTAIN an M16 RIFLE and will include: clearing the rifle; disassemble the rifle; clean, inspect and lubricate; assemble the rifle; and perform a function check.
All Midshipmen are welcome to attend the classes; however, space is limited. If you would like to attend please email us or stop by the office to have your name added to the sign-up sheet.
The location of the training is yet to be determined.
CPT G
Monday’s class will be MAINTAIN an M16 RIFLE and will include: clearing the rifle; disassemble the rifle; clean, inspect and lubricate; assemble the rifle; and perform a function check.
All Midshipmen are welcome to attend the classes; however, space is limited. If you would like to attend please email us or stop by the office to have your name added to the sign-up sheet.
The location of the training is yet to be determined.
CPT G
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
ARNG Officer Information Meeting
There will be an Army National Guard Officer briefing on Wednesday, 10NOV2010 in Furuseth Hall room 306 at 1645. A presentation on what is expected of an Army National Guard Officer and the benefits available from the National Guard will be followed by a question and answer period.
All Midshipmen are invited to attend regardless of class year. Come by and learn about the Army National Guard and what it has to offer you.
All Midshipmen are invited to attend regardless of class year. Come by and learn about the Army National Guard and what it has to offer you.
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Army Liaison Team Events for AY 2010-2011
Click the link below or the one to the right to see what we have scheduled for this year.
Army Liaison Team Events for AY 2010-2011
Army Liaison Team Events for AY 2010-2011
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Fall 2010 Airborne School Eligibility
Due to the odd Regimental Calendar this year - no break between 1st and 2nd trimester - and the academic board declining to allow midshipmen to miss 10 class days to attend the Basic Airborne Course, only a small segment of the regiment is eligible to attend BAC Class 006 with a report date of 19NOV10. Shipboard training has agreed to approve 2012 A split midshipmen that have at least 120 sea days to attend BAC if they are willing to also count it as an internship.
So if you are a 2012 A SPLIT, can meet the above requirements and you are interested in attending Airborne School respond to me via email. Once I have the number interested we will set a time and location for the meeting.
If you have any questions please email me or stop by the office.
CPT G
So if you are a 2012 A SPLIT, can meet the above requirements and you are interested in attending Airborne School respond to me via email. Once I have the number interested we will set a time and location for the meeting.
If you have any questions please email me or stop by the office.
CPT G
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Commissioning Packets
To all 1st Class Midshipmen interested in possibly commissioning in the United States Army, now is the time to start preparing to put your packets together. You will not have to make your final decision and commit to the Army until February 2011 at the earliest. So if you have made your decision and are ready to join the Army immediately, contact us to get things started. If you are still undecided on which service you would like to join or whether you should go active duty, National Guard or Army Reserve, fill out a packet to keep your options open - there's no formal commitment. Whatever you may decide later, the process needs to start now.
The first step is to gather original copies of your personal documents. You will need the original copy of birth certificate, social security card, driver's license or state identification, passport (if you have one), high school diploma and high school transcript (if you have one). You will need these on-hand when meeting with the recruiter and when you take your trip to MEPS (Military Entrance Processing Station) Fort Hamilton.
One of the more daunting forms to complete is the SF 86 - Questionnaire for National Security Positions - SF 86. I would suggest that you take a look at it and start to collect the necessary information to make completing it easier.
In early September you will sit down with a recruiter to review the necessary forms that must be completed. We will be emailing all required forms in a fill-able pdf format to make the process a little easier.
Not sure on what branch to select? You will not have to make a decision until the end of October. To date, every Kings Point grad that went Army has gotten their branch of choice - whether Aviation, Infantry or Transportation. We foresee this trend continuing this year and this is a very unique and valuable option.
So stop by the office as soon as you are able to inform us of your intentions and we can get things started.
The first step is to gather original copies of your personal documents. You will need the original copy of birth certificate, social security card, driver's license or state identification, passport (if you have one), high school diploma and high school transcript (if you have one). You will need these on-hand when meeting with the recruiter and when you take your trip to MEPS (Military Entrance Processing Station) Fort Hamilton.
One of the more daunting forms to complete is the SF 86 - Questionnaire for National Security Positions - SF 86. I would suggest that you take a look at it and start to collect the necessary information to make completing it easier.
In early September you will sit down with a recruiter to review the necessary forms that must be completed. We will be emailing all required forms in a fill-able pdf format to make the process a little easier.
Not sure on what branch to select? You will not have to make a decision until the end of October. To date, every Kings Point grad that went Army has gotten their branch of choice - whether Aviation, Infantry or Transportation. We foresee this trend continuing this year and this is a very unique and valuable option.
So stop by the office as soon as you are able to inform us of your intentions and we can get things started.
CPT Burgos - Airborne Creed
I’m CPT Luis A. Burgos, member of the US Army Liaison office at the USMMA. It is great to be here in Kings Point, NY! I have been in the Army for almost 17 years and my previous duty station was Fort Lee, VA. Recently and due to the Army’s ongoing transformation, the Transportation, Quartermaster and Ordinance Corps were merged into the 90A Logistics Officer Corps, my current military occupation specialty (MOS). Prior to commissioning via Officers Candidate School in Fort Benning, GA, I was a helicopter crewchief and ground scout and held the rank of Staff Sergeant. My question to you is…why would someone jump out of a perfectly flying airplane?
Have you heard that question? Maybe because your given mission calls for you to arrive at a certain location under enemy fire at a certain time with only certain equipment, maybe your fellow comrades need you to accomplish the mission or maybe it is part of your job as a leader of Soldiers.
Airborne Soldiers have a long and distinguished tradition of being an elite body of fighting men and women who have always set the example for determination and courage. When you volunteer for this training, you accept the challenge of continuing this tradition. Airborne Troopers are expected to lead by example because they have the discipline, guts and willpower. The Basic Airborne Course (BAC) qualifies Soldiers, Marines, Airmen and Sailors in the use of a parachute as a means of combat deployment and it develops leadership, self-confidence, and an aggressive spirit through mental and physical conditioning. The school cadre (well-known as Black Hats and trust me, you will know who they are immediately!) will demand the utmost performance from you and will let you know if they feel you are not giving 100 %. The Airborne Soldiers of the past set high standards – it is now up to you to maintain them!
To successfully complete BAC:
Some of the things you will need include unbridled, excellent physical, mental and spiritual fitness, great ability to pay close attention to details and last but not least, comfortable well broken-in boots. You need to constantly hydrate and continually display a high level of motivation, dedication and Espirit de Corps. Please take a moment and read the Airborne Creed.
If you have any questions contact us by email, blog or stop by the Army office. Do not forget to visit us via Facebook!
AIRBORNE!
Have you heard that question? Maybe because your given mission calls for you to arrive at a certain location under enemy fire at a certain time with only certain equipment, maybe your fellow comrades need you to accomplish the mission or maybe it is part of your job as a leader of Soldiers.
Airborne Soldiers have a long and distinguished tradition of being an elite body of fighting men and women who have always set the example for determination and courage. When you volunteer for this training, you accept the challenge of continuing this tradition. Airborne Troopers are expected to lead by example because they have the discipline, guts and willpower. The Basic Airborne Course (BAC) qualifies Soldiers, Marines, Airmen and Sailors in the use of a parachute as a means of combat deployment and it develops leadership, self-confidence, and an aggressive spirit through mental and physical conditioning. The school cadre (well-known as Black Hats and trust me, you will know who they are immediately!) will demand the utmost performance from you and will let you know if they feel you are not giving 100 %. The Airborne Soldiers of the past set high standards – it is now up to you to maintain them!
To successfully complete BAC:
Some of the things you will need include unbridled, excellent physical, mental and spiritual fitness, great ability to pay close attention to details and last but not least, comfortable well broken-in boots. You need to constantly hydrate and continually display a high level of motivation, dedication and Espirit de Corps. Please take a moment and read the Airborne Creed.
THE AIRBORNE CREED
I am an Airborne trooper! A PARATROOPER!
I jump by parachute from any plane in flight. I volunteered to do it, knowing well the hazards of my choice.
I serve in a mighty Airborne Force--famed for deeds in war--renowned for readiness in peace. It is my pledge to uphold its honor and prestige in all I am--in all I do.
I am an elite trooper--a sky trooper--a shock trooper--a spearhead trooper. I blaze the way to far-flung goals--behind, before, above the foe's front line.
I know that I may have to fight without support for days on end. Therefore, I keep mind and body always fit to do my part in any Airborne task. I am self-reliant and unafraid. I shoot true, and march fast and far. I fight hard and excel in every art and artifice of war.
I never fail a fellow trooper. I cherish as a sacred trust the lives of men with whom I serve. Leaders have my fullest loyalty, and those I lead never find me lacking.
I have pride in the Airborne! I never let it down!
In peace, I do not shrink the dullest of duty nor protest the toughest training. My weapons and equipment are always combat ready. I am neat of dress--military in courtesy--proper in conduct and behavior.
In battle, I fear no foe's ability, nor under-estimate his prowess, power and guile. I fight him with all my might and skills--ever alert to evade capture or escape a trap. I never surrender, though I be the last.
My goal in peace or war is to succeed in any mission of the day--or die, if needs be, in the try.
I belong to a proud and glorious team--the Airborne, the Army, my Country. I am its chosen pride to fight where others may not go--to serve them well until the final victory.
I am the trooper of the sky! I am my Nation's best! In peace and war I never fail. Anywhere, anytime, in anything--I AM AIRBORNE!
If you have any questions contact us by email, blog or stop by the Army office. Do not forget to visit us via Facebook!
AIRBORNE!
Friday, August 6, 2010
Airborne School
I have debated what the first subject I post should be, but since the intent of this blog is to provide information to the midshipmen here at the academy you have essentially made that decision. The most frequently asked question over the last few weeks has been, "I've heard you have slots for Airborne School, can I go?"
Here's the deal on attending the Army's Basic Airborne Course (BAC). The Army Program here at Kings Point has a formalized process through which we get 12 seats to BAC each year - six in the spring and six in the fall. We select classes that coincide with your breaks. This AY we have seats in class 006 which runs from 19NOV through 10DEC and class 014 which runs 04MAR2011 through 24MAR2011. We will hold a meeting in late AUG or early SEP and go over the selection criteria - an email will go out with the date, time and location. In general you must be in good academic standing and have at least a 2.7 GPA and 120 sea days. You will need to turn in a one-page essay on why you wish to attend Airborne School, meet the Army's body fat standards, pass the APFT (Army Physical Fitness Test) 17-21 age group, perform pull ups and a five mile run within 45 minutes. Throughout this testing your attitude, bearing and motivation will be assessed. All of these items will be used to establish an OML (Order of Merit List) which will rank all potential candidates for attendance to the Airborne Course. We will select the top six individuals plus two alternates to continue training in preparation for the course. We will continue to evaluate these eight individuals throughout the training period and the OML may be adjusted based on performance. Additionally the alternates may be used to fill a slot due to unforeseen circumstances that prevent any of the top six from attending the course.
There are some other administrative requirements and you must pass an Airborne Physical which is done at Patten Clinic; however, the greatest single factor in determining your attendance is the APFT. We expect you to do more than the minimum to allow for the additional stresses of taking the test in the heat of Fort Benning, GA at the school, therefor you must score a minimum of 70 in each event to be considered for attendance.
Males must correctly perform at a minimum 49 push ups in 2 minutes, 59 sit ups in 2 minutes, and 2 mile run in less than 15:12
Females must correctly perform at a minimum 25 push ups in 2 minutes, 59 sit ups in 2 minutes, and 2 mile run in less than 18:06
It is critical that the push ups and sit ups be performed correctly. You can Google "APFT" or FM 21-20 (the Army's Field Manual on Physical Fitness Training) for a description of the standards. Make sure it is the 1998 version. Click for FM 21-20
If you have further questions post a comment, send us an email or stop in. We will try to answer all questions about the Army Commissioning Option here in the blog so everyone can see them.
Link to Airborne School
Airborne!
Here's the deal on attending the Army's Basic Airborne Course (BAC). The Army Program here at Kings Point has a formalized process through which we get 12 seats to BAC each year - six in the spring and six in the fall. We select classes that coincide with your breaks. This AY we have seats in class 006 which runs from 19NOV through 10DEC and class 014 which runs 04MAR2011 through 24MAR2011. We will hold a meeting in late AUG or early SEP and go over the selection criteria - an email will go out with the date, time and location. In general you must be in good academic standing and have at least a 2.7 GPA and 120 sea days. You will need to turn in a one-page essay on why you wish to attend Airborne School, meet the Army's body fat standards, pass the APFT (Army Physical Fitness Test) 17-21 age group, perform pull ups and a five mile run within 45 minutes. Throughout this testing your attitude, bearing and motivation will be assessed. All of these items will be used to establish an OML (Order of Merit List) which will rank all potential candidates for attendance to the Airborne Course. We will select the top six individuals plus two alternates to continue training in preparation for the course. We will continue to evaluate these eight individuals throughout the training period and the OML may be adjusted based on performance. Additionally the alternates may be used to fill a slot due to unforeseen circumstances that prevent any of the top six from attending the course.
There are some other administrative requirements and you must pass an Airborne Physical which is done at Patten Clinic; however, the greatest single factor in determining your attendance is the APFT. We expect you to do more than the minimum to allow for the additional stresses of taking the test in the heat of Fort Benning, GA at the school, therefor you must score a minimum of 70 in each event to be considered for attendance.
Males must correctly perform at a minimum 49 push ups in 2 minutes, 59 sit ups in 2 minutes, and 2 mile run in less than 15:12
Females must correctly perform at a minimum 25 push ups in 2 minutes, 59 sit ups in 2 minutes, and 2 mile run in less than 18:06
It is critical that the push ups and sit ups be performed correctly. You can Google "APFT" or FM 21-20 (the Army's Field Manual on Physical Fitness Training) for a description of the standards. Make sure it is the 1998 version. Click for FM 21-20
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