Do you have to go air assault at Fort Campbell?

Nope. But you’d better believe that your unit’s leadership will harass you relentlessly for you to go if you haven’t already gone. At least for most of the Brigade Combat Teams (BCT)s. For most of the soldiers at Fort Campbell, it is a way to get a badge that goes on your uniform.

How do I get air assault?

It’s also one of the most physically challenging ten days in the Army. Prior to AAS, you have to pass the Army PFT (plus pull-ups), perform a 12-mile unit march under three hours, and navigate the TAAS obstacle course successfully to qualify for Air Assault Training.

Where is the US Army Air Assault School?

U.S. ARMY AIR ASSAULT SCHOOL. US Army Air Assault School is a two-week (10 days) course of instruction conducted at several locations across the Army, including Fort Campbell, KY; Fort Drum, NY; Camp Smith, USMA; and at overseas locations in Germany and Hawaii.

What do you do in the air assault course?

The Air Assault Course trains Soldiers in Air Assault operations, sling-load operations, and rappelling. Upon graduation of the course each Soldier will be able to perform skills required to make maximum use of helicopter assets in training and in combat to support their unit operations.

Where can I get an Air Assault Badge?

If you rise to the occasion and successfully complete the Air Assault, Slingload, and Rappelling phases, and the 12-mile foot march, the distinctive right and honor to wear the Air Assault Badge will be yours. To visit the Air Assault School at Fort Campbell website click here.

How tall do you have to be to go to Air Assault School?

Applicants must meet height and weight standards outlined in IAW AR 600-9. Applicants must have one year service remaining on active duty upon completion of the course. All applicants must complete a 12-mile foot march within 90 days of the class start date and a an obstacle course within 60 days of the start date.