Hey, I've been considering the military as an option after high school. I'm really interested in roles where you have to jump out of planes. Can anyone tell me which branch of the U.S Military has paratroopers?
Paratroopers are part of several branches of the U.S. military.
The most well-known group of paratroopers is the 82nd Airborne Division which is part of the United States Army. The paratroopers from this division are an essential component of the nation's rapid-response units and are trained to deploy anywhere around the world within 18 hours if necessary.
The United States Air Force's special operations weather team is another group that uses paratroopers. Their role includes providing meteorological intelligence for mission planning and other tasks in areas that are inaccessible by standard means.
Lastly, the United States Marine Corps' Force Reconnaissance also employs paratroopers for their deep reconnaissance and direct action missions.
All these areas require rigorous physical fitness, attention to detail, a high level of discipline, and, of course, a willingness to jump out of aircraft. So if you're interested in these roles, it's good to start early in building the right physical and mental preparedness.
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