Can I arrive to AIT early coming from overseas?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 04 Sep 2019 13:00:22 -0400

I will take PCS leave before reporting to AIT but I do not have enough leave days from DEROS to report date. If I report early then I'll arrive at AIT 13 days before the class start date.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 4 at 2019 2:17 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 04 Sep 2019 14:17:51 -0400

Hmmm.....I think this will depend on what your Orders say and what the Cadre at your AIT will say. If you have a POC, give them a ring and see what they say. They may let you report early and just have you helping with admin stuff until class start.

Response by SGT Javier Silva made Sep 4 at 2019 2:59 PM

SGT Javier Silva — Wed, 04 Sep 2019 14:59:03 -0400

Well...was you DA31 approved for the PCS leave? Did the DA31 account for the fact that you would go into the hole? If so, and the command approved it, you are authorized to take the entire leave time and go into the hole. However, if your orders say "Early Report Authorized," you may be able to report early. It does not mean an immediate class up, but you will be there. Cadre don't really have a say on your report date.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 4 at 2019 5:26 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 04 Sep 2019 17:26:45 -0400

No you can't report early for AIT unless it's a PCS length school. Your DEROS will be adjusted based on the DA 31 you turn in to reassignment