Pathfinder students test their skills to earn their torch

Pathfinders are some of the most skillfully trained Soldiers in the Army. In this next story I'll show you how the Army tests their Pathfinders for technical expertise.

[@deaconpimp]

When directed to by the jumpmaster, they are authorized to remove their helmets. In Heat Category 5, which we were, we directed them to remove their helmets once JMPIs were complete.

[@duchunter996]

Ive never seen a CPT conduct any kind of PFDR OP. It seems some were there for MCCC and got a chance to go.

[@Panicscroll69]

Spend some time in ranger regiment you’ll see it.

[@ibetatestedyourmother]

Oh the days of writing formulas on my bed sheets.

[@mikebox]

O3s going to this school is a waist of money.. NCO's need this school not a bunch of O's.. who will never sling load or anything else like this again... Usual, taking away slots from soldiers who need this school for their jobs so some Badge chaser can earn a new shinny thing..

[@donaldbaker7476]

I served in the 5th pathfinder plt, 78-79 highest ranked officer was 2lt and we hardly ever saw him

[@zhangwei1876]

CPT. going for promotion points .

[@Panicscroll69]

The dirty 3 and me. We only graduated 4 from my class in 2015.

[@bigboyroadhouse5181]

A CPT doing PFDR OP??? Never..why are Supply Sergeants attending? My class was half Artillery and Infantry. Neither females..

[@mattybserbia]

I'm going as an air traffic controller

[@PetitePrincess92]

I completed Army Pathfinder School in 1995 as an Army E4. I was in class 6-95.

[@outdoorlife5396]

Did they water down PF school so the females can pass too. Like Infantry school

[@jude_7455]

I use pathfinder in apex

[@Hunter507]

After reading a few of the comments, I think it's a sure bet most of those against the zero's wasting a PF slot are in the Combat Arms or have an understanding. Other things I picked up, why didn't they interview any NCO's? One last thing, call me crazy and I guess it's the new "Modern Army", but doesn't the static line snap hook over the shoulder mean that that jumper has just been JMPI'd and is not remove or adjust any equipment without being re-inspected. Jumpers were sitting with Kevs off!

[@check-static-lines]

lol bro who cares, let the boys relax and take their helmet off after JMPI. We do it in SF all the time, nothing bad ever happens.

[@imrehorvath2727]

In canada pathfinders is also a leadership course does the us version also cover leadership training?

[@MrGrenade121]

No. Strictly technical information to do the job

[@tanman47756]

Didn't realize they have Airforce instructor's at pathfinder school.

[@xenojester13]

Airborne school too.

[@tedh.8356]

Ranger School too.

[@Alexander19851]

what's the huey badge?

[@Aikidoman06]

Alexander19851 Airassault

[@alejandrofernandezconcha4530]

Air assault School

[@simonkyro661]

Alexander19851 Air Assualt Badge

[@tonymontanamalverde]

Alexander 19851, It's the coveted Huey Master Chief Badge

[@GeorgeJansen]

Any female special forces yet? Or navy seals? Can't wait ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Coldclood]

Air Assault badge

[@BattleshipStLouis]

If you're not AA, you ain't S!

[@artkownslar9535]

What a waist of taxpayers money.