I am an E5 about to reclassify to 25B. What can I expect ? And how difficult is the class?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 30 May 2018 11:21:51 -0400

Response by SGT Joni Hughes made May 30 at 2018 11:32 AM

SGT Joni Hughes — Wed, 30 May 2018 11:32:08 -0400

If you are decent with learning new tech, and have a good eye for detail, it is not that difficult, just make sure you take advantage of getting all your certs. Once you get out of the service those certs can get you very decent employment. The Security portion of the class is a lot of information to take in so be aware there's a lot of death by power point when you start out. Good luck man!

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made May 30 at 2018 11:38 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 30 May 2018 11:38:37 -0400

Death by power point LOL

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made May 30 at 2018 12:12 PM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 30 May 2018 12:12:38 -0400

I went through 25B reclass in 2009 from Field Artillery. You will be assigned to a Company filled with SMs that are reclassing just as you are (MOS-T). At the company, there are SGLs to assist with personnel issues and other administrative support. Expect to do beautification and other tasks by your SGLs and other leadership. PRT is conducted with the company at Barton field. In the class, you will have new soldiers fresh from Basic Training with you (MOS-I) along with your fellow MOS-Ts. Maintain your professionalism and do not get into any conflicts with any of the MOS-I Soldiers, because it will not end good for you.

Since you are an NCO, there is a good chance you will be selected as class leader. I was an E-6 when I reclassed. You will be responsible for helping the instructor stay on schedule, bringing any classroom issues to the attention of the Instructor/Senior Instructors, and ensuring the class and common areas are clean each day.

At times, it was pretty irritating. But I thoroughly enjoyed going through the training and learning about Computer Science. It set the foundation for me to become a Warrant Officer in the field. The difficulty is whatever you make it. Pay attention and read/understand what you are doing. Don't just study to past the Army test. If you find yourself struggling in a particular area, do not hesitate to ask for help.

If you have any other questions, feel free to ask. Good Luck to you!

Response by SSG Steven Borders made May 30 at 2018 1:16 PM

SSG Steven Borders — Wed, 30 May 2018 13:16:54 -0400

I think the hardest part for most people is the subnetting. Once you get the concept down it is fairly easy. Learning how to map your network, and coding your Router and Switches was the most fun for me. But I like that sort of thing.

I did my class at Dobbins AFB in Marietta, GA. They break it down for those who have never touched a computer before. So I was really board the first phase.

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 31 at 2018 2:04 AM

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 31 May 2018 02:04:56 -0400

There will be a LOT of shitbag IET soldiers. Most do not pass their certs. I just came from ft gordon, where they train 25B

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 14 at 2018 10:21 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 14 Jun 2018 22:21:25 -0400

25B instructor here. The course is not to hard. You will have to pay attention, take notes and study. If you have any computer background you will do ok. The vast majority of the students who get recycled are the ones who don't care.
All the MOS-Ts are in the same company so you want have to worry about doing it with MOS-Is. We don't use the MOS-Ts as class leaders.
Most of the instructions are cool and treat the MOS-Ts as permanent party. You get to drive to school but your barracks are garbage.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 20 at 2020 1:52 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 20 Jun 2020 01:52:46 -0400

Does anyone know when 25B slots are most likely to become available?

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 16 at 2020 3:45 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 16 Sep 2020 15:45:41 -0400

Sgt Alley, I will be heading to AIT next year for my 25B training. I've been in the IT field for several years now. Any recommendations on topics I should brush up on before heading out?