Posted on Dec 21, 2015
I'm trying to go back in after being out since 2001. I was 13B, but want to go back as 68W. Can anyone tell me what that AIT will be like?
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Advanced Individual Training (AIT) - 68W
Prior Service Advanced Individual Training (AIT) - 68W
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Like High school, it will be just like that. At 31 years, I didn't mind being yelled at, going in front leaning rest position or following any instruction from my PLS. The hardest part from BCT and AIT was dealing with the immaturity of my 10 years younger peers. SPC Bobby Coble
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SPC Bobby Coble
I've been out for more than 10 years, so I have to repeat the IET. Basic, and AIT. I went through 13B OSUT at Fort Sill in 1991. I'll be 43 years old before I'm ready to ship, so I'm going to be ancient in comparison to my platoon mates. I will say however, if I can survive keeping up with the 18 to 20 year olds, I should rock the final APFT. lol
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SPC Bobby Coble is a complete different feeling for us, for me, coming from being +300lbs, being there was an accomplishment.
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SPC Bobby Coble
You were over 300 pounds? How long did it take you to drop the weight? I'm at 244 today, I was at 270 on September 1st. Trying to get down to around 200 before I attempt the MEPS journey. lol
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SPC Bobby Coble it took me 2 years and the rest has been keeping it. A lot of hard work to get there but well worthy.
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As prior service you will be held to a higher standard. You will be expected to be an example. The training is tough but fair. When you have the opportunity to practice or study, take it. The classroom stuff is what is killer. If you aren't used to sitting, you'll get sleepy. I warn you, don't nod off though...
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along with that prior service and your age you'll be expected to not only be the example but to lead the way, it is definately a culture shock going from combat arms to medical, and if your going reserves its even more. study study and study todays combat medics are the best there is except for SF, I would rather be treated by a combat medic than a civi emt.
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Welcome to the club. I left the Army in 1997 and went back in in 2014. Because I went in the National Guard I did one of the NG reclass schools. It was a small class, 18 of us in total. It was a great course totally devoid of any of the normal military school games. Be prepared to be the "old guy", in my case most of my class mates were fresh out of active duty recalssing so they where in the early 20ies. The NG is an acelarated course so be prepared to study if you take one of them as you will have test every 3 days and will be in information overlaod.
I can sum up my experance with this, best class I ever tool, cant belive I stayed out as long as I did.
I can sum up my experance with this, best class I ever tool, cant belive I stayed out as long as I did.
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I'm re enlisting into the NG after a 5 year break I heard the NG won't send you back to basic if they don't have to
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