THE ARMY NATIONAL GUARD WARRIOR TRAINING CENTER AIR ASSAULT SCHOOL HEADQUARTERS 101ST REGIMENT REGIONAL TRAINING INSTITUTE

Camp Edwards, Massachusetts

 

COURSE REQUIREMENTS


1. Recommended by commander and rated excellent in conduct and efficiency after a minimum of 30 days of assessment in the unit.

2. Successfully completed a 12-mile road march (with 20 lbs. of equipment) in three hours, within 90 days of the course start date, and negotiated TSAAS obstacle course within 60 days of the course start date, each event conducted by the individual soldier's unit. In addition, the first line supervisor/squad leader is required to inspect the soldiers uniform and equipment prior to attending TSAAS.

3. Pass the APFT within 30 days of the course start date.

4. Meet height/weight standards in accordance with AR 600-9, signed by CDR/1SG. A copy of DA Form 5500-R (Body Fat Content Worksheet - Male) or DA Form 5501-R (Body Fat Content Worksheet - Female) must be attached to FC Form 4137 if the soldier exceeds the height/weight standards. This worksheet is mandatory and the packet will not be accepted for processing without it.

5. Soldier cannot be on profile except a shaving profile or corrected hearing profile.

6. Soldiers over the age of 40 must be medically screened and cleared (by a doctor or Physician's Assistant) to attend TSAAS. This screening is mandatory for processing and recorded on a DD Form 689 (Individual Sick call Slip) and must be completed within 30 days of the course start date.

7. All eyewear must be IAW AR670-1 and CAM PAM 600-1.

8. Soldier must have a current physical on file.

9. Link to FC 4137

10. Air Assault Handbook can be found on the Fort Campbell Knowledge Share Web site (authorized users only - search for Air Assault Handbook).

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