Can someone give me some insight on going through OSUT as prior service Navy?

2018-02-07T09:16:57-05:00

I’ve been working out and know that won’t be an issue. I just wanted to know what the Drill Sergeants expect from prior service. Thank you.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 7 at 2018 9:46 AM

2018-02-07T09:46:56-05:00

This will just depend on the company SOP and the Drill Sergeants within the company. Speaking from my experience going thru an OSUT as a prior service, the Drill Sergeants pretty much left me and the other prior service Soldiers alone. We were expected to be at all training events and formations, but we were put in the back of all formations....both standing and marching formations. We were not placed in charge of any of the IETs. We were left to our own devices after COB. As long as we didn't screw up, they left us alone. But, this was 12B Engineer OSUT. Not sure how it will be for you, though.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 7 at 2018 9:52 AM

2018-02-07T09:52:46-05:00

Thank you! I’ve been trying to look into it, but I keep seeing completely mixed experiences. Did they know right off the bat that you were prior service?

Response by SPC David Willis made Feb 7 at 2018 9:58 AM

2018-02-07T09:58:45-05:00

My IET cycle had a couple reclass guys in it. Im assuming it will be similar, but they had their own barracks room and stayed separate from us. One SGT did ruffle some feathers when he tried to push his rank on others but other than that they had it a lot easier haha.

Response by CPT Lawrence Cable made Feb 7 at 2018 10:25 AM

2018-02-07T10:25:33-05:00

I guess the big question being Navy, are you repeating all of OSUT, or going to Warrior Transition and then drop in on Phase II? A while back, but a number of guys that were reclassified from a different Service went through from day one. The Drills generally picked them for leadership positions and didn't give them the "personal" attention that the rest of us received. Other than that, they were part of the platoon and did everything the rest of us were doing.

Response by SGT Joseph Gunderson made Feb 7 at 2018 10:56 AM

2018-02-07T10:56:10-05:00

I mean, what OSUT? 11B, 19K, 19D? I went through 19D OSUT and we had a few prior service guys and inserts.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Feb 7 at 2018 11:23 AM

2018-02-07T11:23:49-05:00

Leadership, motivation, responsibility, adult actions.

Response by SSG Mike Jackson made Feb 7 at 2018 3:28 PM

2018-02-07T15:28:37-05:00

You'll be fine... they'll look to you for train ability issues, learn your basic combat techniques and don't let your prior service acronyms rear their ugly head.... I was a 14yr USN Airdale, then ..poof= Combat Arms Recruiter for 12yrs... MOSQ, PLDC, and BNCOC active component.... shook me well, 14yrs more and done....Fair winds and following seas....or should I say, find your Hooah!