19th in Austin/Dallas

SRTmed · 01-04-2005, 16:23

I ran into a guy from 5th group last month in the airport. He said the 19th was starting up a det in Austin, TX, anyone heard about this or know what the time frame might be. Also, is there a det in Dallas attached to the 19th. I keep hearing rumors about them, but no info is listed anywhere. Thanks

**18C4V** · 01-04-2005, 23:49

Are you already 18 Series qualified and asking about joining that SFODA?

SRTmed · 01-07-2005, 09:31

Not a tabbed guy. I am FF/EMT-P/PO and serve as an operator/medic on our SRT. One of my instructors at BW is 18D w/ 20th in AL. and he got me very interested in NG SF. Ran into the guy from 5th group on my way back, he mentioned 19th in Austin.

**The Reaper** · 01-07-2005, 09:35

Not a Guard expert, but I suspect as a non-18 that you would be assigned to the Battalion NQP unit till you make it through the SFQC.

Also be aware that if you are accepted, you will be mobilized and put into the SFQC pipeline at Ft. Bragg for 1-2 years to get qualified.

Good luck.

TR

SRTmed · 01-07-2005, 12:02

Good info. Thanks Reaper.

01-23-2005, 09:31

You are correct. I know the individual you are talking about. His last name is XXXXXXXXXX and was a member of 5th SFGA now working for DHS in Dallas. The last time he and I spoke of the issue it was a only a proposal and in the planning stages. I belong to the 20TH SFGA in Alabama, but just returned from Force structure brief at Group HQ, which outlined current strength and some future Armory locations and moves.

The state of TX has one unit which is the 181st Combat Weather Flight that is ISO 19th SFGA, but has not establish a det there to date. You closest options are:

To the east of Dallas -

C / 2 / 20th SFG (A)
DET 1 / HQ / 2 / 20th SFG (A)
Grenada, MS
(662) 294 - 0056 / 0054 / 0062
DSN: 293 - 7062 / 7056

HQ / 2 / 20th SFG (A)
BSC / 2 / 20th SFG (A)
Jackson, MS
(601) 313 - 4626 / 4636
DSN: 293 - 4626 / 4636

B / 1 / 20th SFG (A)
Mobile, AL
(251) 405 - 4930 / 4931
DSN: 363 - 7626

And to the North:

HQ / 5 / 19th SFG (A)
BSC / 5 / 19th SFG (A)
B / 5 / 19th SFG (A)
Watkins, CO
(303) 677 - 8351 / 8350
DSN: 877 - 8351 / 8350
(720) 847 - 8351 / 8350

My recomendation would be to talk to one of these units, become an NQP and if you are still interested prepare yourself for selection and the pipeline. My unit (B Co, 1-20) has guys that come from the Dallas and Houston and they car pool for IDTs. The Company NCO's can give more information.

T-Rex,
I did the name edit. We try to keep SF names off the internet, unless of course the SF'er posts his own name.
Great info BTW, welcome to the board!
TS

**18C4V** · 01-23-2005, 21:36

There is an ODA in TX, however those guys belong to the CO NG and 5/19th. I saw the proposal for the stand up for the TX company, along with a change of DTA for 5/19th among other things. But, knowing how the guard works, I'll belive it when I see it.

adidasink · 11-16-2005, 16:36

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Originally Posted by t-rex2025

My recomendation would be to talk to one of these units, become an NQP and if you are still interested prepare yourself for selection and the pipeline. My unit (B Co, 1-20) has guys that come from the Dallas and Houston and they car pool for IDTs.

TS

PM Inbound
-John

cj13 · 01-11-2007, 11:35

I jumped Blackwell DZ from a sherpa last week with a major who is tabbed and the intel from him is that they are going to have a qualification drill in March. Probably at Camp Swift, but not confirmed. I will get in contact to find a POC for you guys that are interested.

Verruckt · 02-10-2007, 12:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by cj13

I jumped Blackwell DZ from a sherpa last week with a major who is tabbed and the intel from him is that they are going to have a qualification drill in March. Probably at Camp Swift, but not confirmed. I will get in contact to find a POC for you guys that are interested.

CJ13

Any word on this? If true, it would be a month out.. would be curious to hear. Thanks.

Lothar · 02-19-2007, 15:39

I talked to a guy at work last week that said supposedlly there was a "try out"(his words not mine) at Camp Mayberry in Austin. That would have been on 10/11 FEB. I havent seen him, but if I do I'll see if he has any non-class info.

01-23-2005, 23:22

TS

Thanks your for the help with the edit. I will keep that in mind for future posts, still learning my way around.

18C4V - I am familiar with the ODA in TX, and you are correct they are a part of 5/19th and the CO NG. They have tried several times to find a home in TX. A few years ago they almost had it when they were doing CD work for JTF-6, but that turned into a temporary thing. I am really not in the loop, but from what gather there seems a combination of money (who will pay and fund the unit) and the red tape at NGB.

The good news is with the demand on more SF troops and the plan to stand up more SF BN's the NG SF groups are taking the oppertunity to propose additional locations, armories and states to stand up more Companies and Det. I hope I am wrong But, at the pace the Army does things, I will be retired before changes happen.

T-Rex

**18C4V** · 01-23-2005, 23:38

t-rex2025 PM sent.

sandytroop · 01-26-2005, 14:55

The teams have not been stood up yet, but it's in the works. They will be in SA I understand.

TerribleTobyt · 02-08-2005, 23:19

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Originally Posted by sandytroop

The teams have not been stood up yet, but it's in the works. They will be in SA I understand.

Is this the straight poop??????

My son in in the Tx NG but wants to look at going SF.

Can I give him some info to hang his hat on?? We're both in SA!!!

Toby-hopin for good news to give Son