Do you have to wait 12 months from when you enlist to drop a CID package or is it 12 months at a specific duty station?

SSG Greg Smith — Tue, 25 Feb 2020 21:43:38 -0500

Im a prior service SGT and just got inserted into AIT portion of 11x OSUT. I want to put in my CID package as soon as I get out of here and knock out BLC. Just saw the note in CID requirements about 12 months at current duty station. Does that include my time in AIT? Trying to get the ball rolling as fast as possible. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks in advance!

Response by SSG Brian G. made Feb 26 at 2020 1:48 AM

SSG Brian G. — Wed, 26 Feb 2020 01:48:54 -0500

It means what it says. Current Duty Station. AIT is a school, it does not count. Once you graduate 11B and then sign into your first unit, the clock starts then... 12 months from the time you sign in off leave, you are eligible to drop that CID package. Not before.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 26 at 2020 2:28 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 26 Feb 2020 02:28:40 -0500

From my understanding, you can still get the process rolling once you get to your duty station, but you cant get a school date within your first 12 months. It has to be outside that 12 month window. I may be wrong thou.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Feb 26 at 2020 6:09 PM

SGM Bill Frazer — Wed, 26 Feb 2020 18:09:48 -0500

AIT is not a Duty station but a school. 12 months at you 1st Posting to a unit.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 28 at 2020 1:08 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 28 Feb 2020 13:08:51 -0500

No I believe it's 12 months at new duty location. CID is hurting for people so there may be waviers for BLC the only thing they won't waive is the 110 GT and 107 ST. I was assigned to a CID office for over a year so if you have questions I can answer them if not I know some agents that can answer if for you. Best of luck

Response by SSG Greg Smith made Mar 22 at 2020 12:08 AM

SSG Greg Smith — Sun, 22 Mar 2020 00:08:48 -0400

Update: I spoke to a CID recruiter and was told it was one year in the army starting from enlistment date. Just in case anyone was also wondering about this. Good luck everyone