The US ARMY INFANTRY SCHOOL (USAIS) has identified a 23 instructor shortfall in the Airborne course. If this instructor shortfall is not met, then there will be training cutbacks required based on safety considerations.

They are seeking Master and Senior Parachutist to are willing to volunteer for mobilization to attend the "BLACK HAT" school and then serve as Airborne Instructors during the foreseeable future (two years or less).

Are there any members within your Special Forces Groups (A) who would be willing to voulunteer for this assignment? Of course with any voulnteers, operational assignments must be given full consideration.

Please acknowledge receipt of this message. TRADOC wishes a response NLT COB, Friday, 9 January 2004.

John K. Smith (CSM Ret)
SMDR Manager - Plans & Programs Section
ARNG POC for Air Assault, Airborne, Jumpmaster Training,
SOF Training @ JFKSWCS, Pre-Ranger and Ranger Training,
Pathfinder Training and the Sniper Course
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