Enlisting 37F as an E3. I know the training is long, but why 3 different places? And when should I expect my family to PCS with me?

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 24 Sep 2018 05:23:04 -0400

There is very little info out there on PSYOP training. What will I be doing?

Response by MAJ Tom Hutton made Sep 24 at 2018 5:51 AM

MAJ Tom Hutton — Mon, 24 Sep 2018 05:51:23 -0400

Here is the description from the web if you haven’t seen it: https://m.goarmy.com/careers-and-jobs/browse-career-and-job-categories/intelligence-and-combat-support/psychological-operations-specialist.m.html
It gives a basic description of schooling. Training is at 3 places because that’s how the Army runs - different proponents overseeing the courses you will attend. It is likely that you will not have your family with you until you complete training and have your assignment. Definitely not at OSUT or Airborne school. Ask your recruiter.

Psychological Operations (PSYOP) Specialist (37F) | GoArmy.com

Explore becoming a Psychological Operations (PSYOP) Specialist and learn about analyzing intelligence for information and psychological effect.

Response by CPL Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 24 at 2018 5:52 AM

CPL Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 24 Sep 2018 05:52:48 -0400

I’m not exactly sure what you would do, but for your basic (osut) and airborne school, your family won’t be able to move with you, but once you get to the qualification course, your family should be able to be moved with you. That’s in Ft Bragg right?

Response by CSM David Hopkins made Sep 24 at 2018 6:20 AM

CSM David Hopkins — Mon, 24 Sep 2018 06:20:22 -0400

FYI, it is not OSUT. That is one station unit training, which encompasses both Basic Traijing and AIT. It is held at one post without changing units. For PSYOP’s, bas c training is held at one location, then you have to go to Airborne School (at Fort Benning) and then to your AIT, which is at Fort Bragg. I could have the order of attending Airborne and AIT reversed but the fact of the matter is that you have to attend the training at those locations.

Response by SFC James Heath made Sep 24 at 2018 4:13 PM

SFC James Heath — Mon, 24 Sep 2018 16:13:15 -0400

After training. You must be in service 24 months before you receive quarters or quarters allowance. Prior to this you have to get your Commanders’ approval to live out of the barracks. During this time you must maintain your barracks space.

Response by MAJ Javier Rivera made Sep 25 at 2018 6:25 AM

MAJ Javier Rivera — Tue, 25 Sep 2018 06:25:56 -0400

Your family can join you after completion of your Initial Entry Trainng and you report to your first unit.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 25 at 2018 7:10 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 25 Sep 2018 19:10:58 -0400

as someone who was In the qualification course when the 37X program was established it seems that once you pass Airborne & BLC your family can join you. up until then there isn't enough to say that you will stay on Bragg, after BLC it is basically up to you whether you stay in the Q-course.

Response by SSG Timothy McCoy made Oct 6 at 2018 10:12 PM

SSG Timothy McCoy — Sat, 06 Oct 2018 22:12:16 -0400

Here is my 2 Cents. Look at my Bio, and you should see where I am coming from.
...AS AN E-3; Are you going to be ready to tack over a team at the end of your training? In a short time you will be getting ready for the E-5 Pro Board, will you know and experienced enough to be come a Jr Leader?
... 3 DIFFERENT PLACES; To test and Eval your flexibility. If you can't handle 3 training environments, then how will you be able to go on World Wide Deployment.
... PCS WITH ME. Keep your family where they are at till all your training is finished. If your wife is working, keep er job and saving up for the up coming PCS. Your family has a support group that you know are well being well taken care of. You don't need a training distractor of if your family is settling in to the Fort Bragg / Fayetteville community.
NOW I didn't do this in '91 when I came back to Ft Bragg in May after Desert Storm. We showed up w/o an apartment, church, or know where the good or bad parts of town was. We spent almost my whole pay cheques for three months trying to sort everything out. It was easier to buy a house than to rent one.
Luckily, my wife was an E-6 in the Reserves after 10 years on Active Duty. We had a 2YO and our son was. Trying to make ends meet on an E-4 pay, with a $600 s month house payment was a feat unto itself.

Hope This Helps.
Tim