Can someone have their car, computer and phone at 25U AIT?

SSG Roger Ayscue — Wed, 22 Jun 2022 03:35:28 -0400

My son just enlisted for MOS 25U. After Basic Training he will be reporting to Fort Gordon for school. I am sure that lots of things have changed since both his parents went to AIT. The main questions are can he have his car, computer and phone at AIT?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 22 at 2022 8:32 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 22 Jun 2022 08:32:47 -0400

SSG,
I was with A co 369th when I was there. I was prior service and my unit was for reclassification and prior service members. I was there Jan 2010 to May 2010.
I also went to Ft. Gordon for ALC(2014), Win-T course (2014) and SLC (2019)
The Classroom environment and Barracks situation seem to have degraded each visit.
Driving /POV for initial AIT soldiers is not authorized unless it was a PCS move (9mo or more) and at Commanders discretion.
Because of the undisciplined environment of the barracks, I would encourage security on all electronics. As you know, there are good soldiers and "dirtbag" soldiers.
Because the Soldiers are still considered in "boot" there are Phases that each soldier must go through for privileges. Phones are restricted as they are in basic.
The Barracks are not "open bay" like when I started, they are shared rooms up to 6 soldiers.
There are network drops in the barracks for internet access, as there is good cell service there too.
Just keep in mind, there isn't any privacy, and security needs to be enforced.
Also, to note - Cadre have been replaced with the Drill Sergeant (round and brown hats) - it isn't over at AIT.
This link should help:
https://www.thebalancecareers.com/army-training-phase-restrictions-4056773

What Restrictions Do You Have During Army Training?

Review the training restriction requirements for U.S. Army personnel undergoing Initial Entry Training including basic training, OSUT, and AIT phases.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 22 at 2022 9:15 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 22 Jun 2022 09:15:06 -0400

No one is allowed to drive or have a car unless MOS-T, I am stationed at Ft Gordon right now. Laptops and cell phones are allowed and their use is restrained to only after class hours.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 29 at 2022 7:24 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 29 Jun 2022 19:24:36 -0400

Yes I did back in 2017

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 30 at 2022 7:58 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 30 Jun 2022 19:58:12 -0400

Oh gosh, I was there in 1989 and with C Co 369th and even back then, no one was allowed to use their cars. Although some did on the weekends when no classrooms training was being conducted, however, even that was limited because there was always a DS on duty and we spent majority of the time cleaning the barracks or some sort of detail.

Response by CPL T.A. Nelson made Jul 14 at 2022 9:15 AM

CPL T.A. Nelson — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 09:15:38 -0400

You have to check with your incoming unit, the rules have changed so much that each soldier must check and recheck the rules before they arrive for training. If you know someone nearby car can be left there or you can look at the storage lots right outside the base. Computers and phones were allowed but had to be locked up, check and recheck...

Response by SSG Roger Ayscue made Jul 15 at 2022 3:08 PM

SSG Roger Ayscue — Fri, 15 Jul 2022 15:08:57 -0400

Thanks to everyone for your input. I think the best thing is for him to do whatever his recruiter tells him and for dad and mom to both back up and just be parents. SFC Private RallyPoint Member CPL T.A. Nelson SGT Dani W. SFC Geoffrey Carter SSG Private RallyPoint Member SGT Private RallyPoint Member

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 15 at 2022 3:30 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 15 Jul 2022 15:30:53 -0400

He won’t be able to drive. He will be able to communicate.