SPC Private RallyPoint Member 1342314 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div> 2016-02-29T22:25:16-05:00 SPC Private RallyPoint Member 1342314

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2016-02-29T22:25:16-05:00 2016-02-29T22:25:16-05:00 SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member 1342365

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>There really isn't much to read. The course will teach you everything you need to know, that's why it exits. Most of the information in the course is either classified, sensitive in nature or would be wildly inappropriate to talk about in a public forum for a multitude of reasons.<br /><br />It is probably one of the least physically demanding courses that the Army offers, it is completely schoolhouse based. 6 months long, you can be assigned day OR night classes. Very small base, even smaller amount of things to do for fun, which you won't really have to be worried about with the new TRADOC policies. 35N school is like college, except without any of the fun parts. <br /><br />Don't drink. Don't think about drinking. Don't talk to your friends about drinking. Talk to your PSG, see if you can start a petition to push America back into 1920s era prohibition; just to show them how<br />much you aren't drinking.<br /><br />Pssssshhhhhhhh, what else....running on the flight line is whatever, you get used to it. No, it's not the elevation; you're just a bad runner. Go to the gym, go get something that plays Netflix. Get a tattoo if you want. Call branch about assignments, yes you can do that. 2 people to a room, no more bay life. Don't give up Hawaii so you can go to Ft. Stewart with your AIT romance partner, or do, whatever floats your boat on that. Go to study hall if you need it, don't go if you don't need it. Be respectful to everyone, it takes no effort and goes a long way. <br /><br />What exactly did you want to know?? Was there something that you had a specific concern about?

2016-02-29T22:43:45-05:00 2016-02-29T22:43:45-05:00 SSG Jason Penn 1345768

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I retired as a 35N Instructor about 4 years ago. Most of what you will learn is classified, so I won't be able to tell you much, and you won't find much material to brush up on. However, since the material is now up to date (you will be taught exactly what the combat zone analyst does on a daily basis), in the mean time you can brush up on your skills with MS Office (specifically Power Point and Excel).

2016-03-01T21:59:47-05:00 2016-03-01T21:59:47-05:00 SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member 1345809

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Piggybacking off SSG Penn, MS Office courses are offered on AKO and Skillport. They will be beneficial for both the schoolhouse, your Intel career and your soon to be position as an NCO.

2016-03-01T22:12:32-05:00 2016-03-01T22:12:32-05:00 SGT Rick Coy 1355859

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>A few things from a former 98C/35N. <br />1. San Angelo (Where Goodfellow AFB is at) is not a tourist destination. There is a mall and a tiny Best Buy and that is pretty much it. Entertainment will be up to you, just don't go to the clubs and drink. It's not worth the trouble, don't risk it. I recommend the gym and an Amazon Prime subscription.<br />2. If it stings, bites, or stabs, GF AFB has it. We're talking Brown Recluses, Black Widows, snakes, and cacti that can punch right through the bottom of your boot (Google Horsecrippler cactus). So when you're doing 3-5 second rushes during training, I would recommend not diving face first into the ground without taking a second to see what you're going to land on.<br />3. Maybe learn the ranks of the Navy, Airforce, and Marines, as they are all stationed there as well. It would be pretty embarrassing to blow right by some Navy officer without rendering a salute. Personal experience there, those guys have too many different uniforms...<br />4. Look at your longer than average AIT time as a chance to learn more than you did in BCT. Armystudyguide.com is a great resource to use. It can really help you when you get to your first duty station and set you apart from other FNGs. <br />5. As far a class work goes... yeah that stuff is all classified. I'll say that I didn't use much (if any of it) outside of AIT but you still need to know it. There are tests you have to pass and failure can get you rolled back months or reclassified into a new MOS. So don't screw around.<br /><br />Good luck! 35N was an amazing MOS choice and allowed me to travel the world and make the most of my Army experience.

2016-03-04T21:56:24-05:00 2016-03-04T21:56:24-05:00 SGT Private RallyPoint Member 1358432

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Just about everything you need to know has already been said, so I'll just say that it's mostly a good course. If you're a reclass, you have a lot more freedom (I was pretty much left alone when I wasn't at work). I'd go off-post and visit the restaurants and bars, and occasionally duck if I saw an IET soldier walk in. They frown on fraternization with the IET students.<br /><br />Otherwise, enjoy the course. It's really not bad at all.

2016-03-06T11:26:04-05:00 2016-03-06T11:26:04-05:00 SPC(P) Private RallyPoint Member 1362929

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Critical thinking skills, any kind of puzzles to test your problem solving and analytical skills should be fine tuned and make sure to start to pay attention to detail. read some books that have subtle things hidden in them and you will need to just make sure you pay attention to your instructor and do not be afraid to ask questions. as far as the community your in its a nice base. The town has plenty to do in the area and there is even a nice river complete with rope swings. just remember to wind down in your time out of class and don't worry about things too much. your instructors will help you if you follow along and ask plenty of questions.

2016-03-08T08:53:42-05:00 2016-03-08T08:53:42-05:00 1SG Tom Conner 1397103

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Working puzzles-- crossword, logic, or Sudoku-- is about the closest unclassified activity to AIT. Anything that exercises your mind is good, especially if it has been a while since you were in school. Are you changing MOS?

2016-03-22T21:16:50-04:00 2016-03-22T21:16:50-04:00 SFC Private RallyPoint Member 1570942

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The best way to prepare yourself intellectually is to read as much as you can on international relations topics regarding recent and ongoing conflicts throughout the world, especially those involving the US and our interests overseas.

2016-05-28T13:02:29-04:00 2016-05-28T13:02:29-04:00 SPC Private RallyPoint Member 2296360

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Goodluck good fellow is what you make of it

2017-01-30T13:29:30-05:00 2017-01-30T13:29:30-05:00 SPC Private RallyPoint Member 2351076

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Thank you everyone for your advises &amp; comments. I have graduated last week of December 2016.

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