How is AIT life at Fort Sill as a 14E trainee?

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 21 Oct 2020 14:17:19 -0400

Currently on my way to Fort Sill for AIT. Just wondering how lenient everyone is since it’s a longer MOS training or if I’ll have any freedoms.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 21 at 2020 2:31 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 21 Oct 2020 14:31:18 -0400

You will find out soon enough. Definitely going to be more relaxed than BCT. Don’t get too excited though, Covid is restricting a lot right now.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Oct 21 at 2020 9:35 PM

SGM Bill Frazer — Wed, 21 Oct 2020 21:35:18 -0400

Jesus- kid you EARN what you get, nothing in life is free, and service seldom if ever gives anything w/o lots of strings attached.

Response by CDR Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 23 at 2020 12:37 AM

CDR Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 23 Oct 2020 00:37:41 -0400

Wish I could give you more recent information, but it was great while I was there in 1983! We got up before dawn everyday and went to sleep well after sunset. We never walked anywhere unless it was with a ruck on our back. Couldn't tell you how the chow tasted as we shoveled it in within minutes and were out of the DFAC. We had one liberty pass to go on base and one to go off base in the 13 weeks I was there. Fort Sill and the Army turned a 17 year old kid into a respectful and responsible man!

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 8 at 2020 7:05 PM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 08 Nov 2020 19:05:03 -0500

It’s not bad, a little more privileges than BCT. Focus on your studies and it will go by quickly.