Posted on Mar 29, 2022
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I'm one of the poor unfortunate souls that got suckered into a 37X contract and am now serving my punishment as an MP. Naturally, I'm grasping for a means of escape. I am very interested in 17C and understand that it is a packet MOS. I don't have a strong background in programming, but took a few college courses and completed some online trainings, and found that I really enjoy it. However, I'm concerned about the AIT. I am newly wed, and would hate to spend the first year of my marriage away from my wife. I understand that when training is over 20 weeks long, dependents are added to PCS orders; However, I would like to know if I can live and sleep in on-post housing with my wife while attending AIT classes, or would I be forced to live away from my bride in a barracks room. Any information on this, or the 17C MOS in general would be greatly appreciated.
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In most cases soldiers who attend an AIT of longer than 20 weeks, dependents will often be added to orders. This means that the Army will pay for the family to move to the AIT location. After a certain time period, the soldier may be allowed to live with his family if he chooses. This generally occurs after making it through the first phase of AIT.
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How long is phase one of 17C AIT?
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MSgt Electrical Power Production
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SPC (Join to see) -
Googling this is what I found. Phase one includes 25 weeks of training in Corry Station, Florida. Phase two lasts 20 weeks, and takes place in Fort Gordon, Georgia.”
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Honestly, you probably won't get selected for 17C with your current experience level. I'm not saying it can't happen, just that I've never seen 17C accept an applicant with your level of experience.

If you do get selected, you will PCS with your family to the school. IET Soldiers aren't authorized family members, but you are not IET - so ignore anyone who says spouses weren't allowed in their class. On post housing might be limited so make sure you save enough money for that first and last months rent plus deposit.
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If I started taking some CompSci classes at the local college, do you think it would help my chances?
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SFC Retention Operations Nco
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SPC (Join to see) apply with what you have now, take the classes as well. You'll get your answer back in about 45 days. More education, specifically programming and IT classes, will make your packet more competitive the second time if you don't get picked, and help you pass the course if you do get picked.
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SFC (Join to see) Okay, I'll send my packet in. Thank you. Do you have any recommendations for certifications I could work toward to make me more competitive/successful in the field?
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SFC Retention Operations Nco
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SPC (Join to see) sorry, I don't have that. If you don't get selected you can email the person who returns your packet and ask what makes a person competitive.
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SFC Casey O'Mally
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You would be attending AIT as a MOS-T Soldier, not as an IET Soldier. Which makes a WORLD of difference for you. You should be living at home with your family - unless you screw up.

MOS-T Soldiers still have to complete all training, but they are usually given the respect and courtesy of acknowledging their experience within the Army and not treating them like basic trainees. Especially within the longer (PCS worthy) AITs.
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