How is AIT for 13B?

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 16 Jan 2019 12:08:45 -0500

How’s the AIT like for 13B?Im curious since I’m reclassing from 2B.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 16 at 2019 3:06 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 16 Jan 2019 15:06:51 -0500

Depending on your first assignment, you’ll be trained on one of three howitzers: M119A3 (105mm towed), M777A2 (155mm towed), or M109A6 (155mm self propelled). You’ll spent a lot of time in the motorpool learning to properly PMCS your howitzer, theory of operation, breech disassembly, reassembly, and functions checks. Additionally, you’ll be trained as a #1 man (in layman’s terms, a loader). Your section will learn to occupy your howitzer in accordance with the appropriate technical manual. Tasks during occupation include setting up primary and alternate aiming references (collimator and aiming posts) and erecting a camouflage net for rowed pieces. Your culminating training event will have you conducting a LFX where you will fire a number of live rounds.

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Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 18 at 2019 11:44 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 18 Jan 2019 23:44:15 -0500

It is what you make it. It can either be really shitty or can be really good. Just depends on how you take it. I was a reclass myself.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 21 at 2019 7:43 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 21 Jan 2019 19:43:52 -0500

Learn as much as you can about 4513's, crew serve weapons and shell fuze combo's. Don't sit around. Grab a TM on the weapon system you will be falling in on. Read it! Any knowledge will help when you get to your gun.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 8 at 2019 10:02 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 08 Mar 2019 10:02:46 -0500

It’s ok, depending who trains you, I had good instructors who were very knowledgeable and trained is well. If you are really into it then look up manuals like TM they usually start with 10-... FM 6-50 is a good manual to read.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 22 at 2019 4:12 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 22 Apr 2019 16:12:57 -0400

Know your ammo and fuzes. Easy stuff after that. On emplacements, its the fastest 5 mins of your day depending on your weapon system.

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 21 at 2022 8:24 AM

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 21 Jul 2022 08:24:46 -0400

Don’t forget the toe saver! Did that last week.

Response by SrA Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 29 at 2023 2:25 AM

SrA Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 02:25:19 -0400

As I know, the training typically includes classroom instruction, hands-on practical exercises, and field training exercises (FTX) to provide a comprehensive learning experience. Soldiers will learn about the different components of artillery systems, ammunition handling, cannon operations, fire direction procedures, and how to work effectively as part of a cannon crew. Get more information on https://geometry-dashlite.io/

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Response by Cadet SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 4 at 2023 5:16 AM

Cadet SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 04 Oct 2023 05:16:58 -0400

Great