I am reclassifying and will be attending 31B Military Police AIT at Fort Hunter Liggett, CA. What should I expect when I go?

2016-06-24T01:35:54-04:00

My school is only a month long, and there are two phases too it. I cant really find alot of info on how grading and or how testing works. If anyone can tell me or give me an idea that would be awesome. Also, im active duty not reserve since this is a reserve base.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 24 at 2016 1:43 AM

2016-06-24T01:43:28-04:00

PH I will be on LE work and paperwork. PH II will be on field craft. Expect HEAT at FHL in the summer.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 24 at 2016 1:54 AM

2016-06-24T01:54:20-04:00

Make sure to have all your paperwork. Have your Training NCO look on the school's SH screen on ATRRS for requirements. Ensure you have a Security Clearance memo signed from your BDE or State Security Manager. Do NOT arrive there with a Security memo from your company or BN inless the school accepts it IAW their SH screen.
There is a PX that is hit and miss when stocked.
Visit the Mission if you're interested in history.
If you are flying in, make sure you fly into San Jose (SJC) airport as that is the closest largest airport though it is 2 - 2.5 hrs away.
Phase II you'll have to qualify on the M9 or you go home.
You will fam fire on the MK-19 which is always fun.
As a 19K, you should be proficient with the .50 cal which is good as you will be tested on that.
Unless they had a POI change, all testing is hands on-performance based.
Good luck and have fun.

Response by SFC Ocie Conner made Jun 24 at 2016 2:17 AM

2016-06-24T02:17:10-04:00

SPC Salazar, assuming that you are either Reserve/National Gaurd Componet (My apologies, if that statement is incorrect). I am most certain that the grading will be IAW Army standards obtaining 70% on your test and receiving Go's on practicals and/or hands-on/evaluations. I'm surprised that you did not receive some form of welcome packet from the course that you are attending. Recommendations would be to contact the Course at Hunter Liggett or get with you BDE/BN Training NCO to help locate the answers you need. Just with all things in the Army and life, give 100%. Attention to detail and study. You can never fail by down that. I hope your career change is rewarding for you. I have been an MP (Active) and have loved every minute of it.

Response by SGT William Howell made Jun 24 at 2016 7:42 AM

2016-06-24T07:42:21-04:00

It is HOT!!!! And it is cold (Sometimes). The ranges are on one side of the mountains and the desert is on the other. When you go to the ranges make sure you bring some type of snivel gear.

It is open bay barracks.
Unless they changed it, there is no drinking. Which sucks because there is really nothing else to do there. There is a bowling alley, a bar on the hill and a small PX.

You got to study. The classes are not easy.

You are going to have a ton of ranks from PFC to SFC.

Get you cadences down. Well at least get 2 down. You are going to have to march to and from class. It will impress the instructors if you volunteer to call cadence. Just make sure you know how to march the troops. Get a senior NCO to show you before you go.

It is laid back for the most part. Not like AIT at all. It is a professional course. For the most part you do what you know you should do and nobody will tell you. Most of the senior NCO students will take care of stuff that Drill SGTs used to. They will do morning formations, inspections, counseling that kind of stuff.

If you got any questions let me know.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 24 at 2016 9:50 AM

2016-06-24T09:50:12-04:00

What I know of FT Hunter Liggett, I wish to convey my condolences for you having to go there.

Response by CPL Valerie Clark made Jun 25 at 2016 1:36 AM

2016-06-25T01:36:31-04:00

fun

Response by SFC Brian Nelson made Jun 26 at 2016 12:13 AM

2016-06-26T00:13:43-04:00

Hunter ligget was hot! Instructors were professional there was a pool but we got one day in it lol FYI training. Was hard lost five pounds but as a reservist I needed it soldier and you'll be fine I do remember that as an mp Mn guard listed on my drivers license 5 ton and below or something they were going send me and another SSG home cuz didn't say m1025

Response by SFC Shane Funkhouser made Jun 26 at 2016 5:45 AM

2016-06-26T05:45:02-04:00

It wasn't that bad. I reclassed there about 8 yrs ago. We got a 4 day weekend in the middle I rented a car and went and saw the sights in San Francisco. The classes where pretty easy. I mean it's a typical military class you would have to try hard to actually fail.

Response by SFC Roger Bartow made Jun 28 at 2016 12:10 PM

2016-06-28T12:10:16-04:00

Well, I went to Ft Leonard Wood to re-class, but I imagine they have similar training. The school is run by drill sergeants. They tried to be hardcore for the first week; after that they relaxed and treated us like fellow soldiers. They are able to shorten the school down to one month by eliminating most of the weapons training. You will however have to qualify on the M4 and M9.
The first two weeks is mostly classroom Law and Order training. The second two are field training; MOUNT, convoy, Shoot House, stuff like that.

Response by 1SG David Niles made Jul 2 at 2016 12:57 AM

2016-07-02T00:57:57-04:00

Ducky base went there for mp ANCOC the leadership prograde ( instructors) sucked when I went there, worse course I ever attended but that was years ago. It will be nothing like the active duty course and the quality won't be there, just know you will have to learn a lot on your own after you "graduate"

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 7 at 2016 2:37 PM

2016-07-07T14:37:06-04:00

I am going to the same school brother and I am at fort Hood too. to the people that went there do we have to pass a PT test or is that not required

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 7 at 2016 4:59 PM

2016-07-07T16:59:02-04:00

As with most courses in the military everything you will need to know will be provided to you. Since you're attending the condensed course a lot of information that is "nice to know" will be omitted and you will get the brass tax which is basically the hands on stuff which is actually fun and of course information that will keep you and those you protect safe. The course is not difficult as long as you follow your instructors instruction and stay out of trouble you will do fine. Don't forget to do your course critique at the end trust me that information is used to improve the course as well as other courses.
You should have already received your welcome letter with detailed information if not inbox me.

Response by PV2 Timothy Davis made Jul 11 at 2016 4:09 PM

2016-07-11T16:09:29-04:00

LOL used to be 95B.

Response by SGM Sandy orazi-Otte made Jul 26 at 2016 10:49 AM

2016-07-26T10:49:37-04:00

Have ur paperwork in order. Make sure ur ST score for ur asvab is at the minimum score or above for the mp school. If u follow instructor directions u will be ok. It's hot so during second phase (last 2 weeks) in the field hydrate nite before. Bring ur camel back. They should not have a problem with u wearing it. I use to be a course manager for the first phase which is mostly law and order paperwork. Pay attention and take notes. Try not to dose off. Hope this helps.

Response by SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 25 at 2016 4:12 PM

2016-08-25T16:12:08-04:00

SPC Salazar, when are you going?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 29 at 2019 5:53 PM

2019-05-29T17:53:46-04:00

So sorry for your unfortunate choice of location. It is like any reserve or NG school. Pay attention study and don't do stupid stuff.

Response by SFC Roger Bartow made May 30 at 2019 1:44 AM

2019-05-30T01:44:20-04:00

Ok, I went in 2005, if it's still the same, you'll have drill sergeants running the barracks. They tried to be tough for the first week, but since every one was prior service and half of us out ranked them, they relaxed and gave up trying to act hard. The first two weeks is Law and Order stuff. A lot of written tests and handcuff training. Handcuff training is fun, but it hurts. You have to qualify with the Beretta 9mm. You will not have any practice or training before the test. Most of the people who washed out did so because they couldn't shoot the pistol well enough. The last day of L&O training is hands on testing in a mock town. After that comes combat training. MOUNT training, convoy training, fam firing of several different weapon systems and an FTX. All in all, it was a blast and some of the best training I did in the Army. You should enjoy it.