Is 42A AIT hard? How can I study for it?

2019-01-18T09:06:07-05:00

I heard a lot of people going for 42a don't pass AIT. Is it hard? How can I study for it, what should I study and practice for. I'm in trade school and I'm doing computer admin. So I'm hoping that this atleast help me with my job

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 18 at 2019 9:32 AM

2019-01-18T09:32:02-05:00

Don’t stress over it too much. As long as you pay attention and focus you’ll do great. It’s not as complicated as people make it out to be. Good luck to you, I’m positive you’ll do great!!!

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 18 at 2019 10:05 AM

2019-01-18T10:05:28-05:00

All you gotta remember is that no matter how hard it seems, it's not basic training, so you've already been through hell

Response by 2LT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 18 at 2019 10:43 AM

2019-01-18T10:43:07-05:00

The majority of tests in the Army are open book.
And as with all things military, attention to detail!

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 18 at 2019 1:42 PM

2019-01-18T13:42:05-05:00

Pay attention in class, take notes. Stay focused. Everything you need to be successful is in your training materials (handouts, regulations, PowerPoint and class participation). Go to the Army Publishing Directorate website, that's going to be your goto. Research, reading, speed, accuracy will be your strengths. Above all pay attention to details. One last note, forget about what you heard. The tools are there for you to be successful, use them. Update us when you complete your course!

Response by SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 18 at 2019 2:45 PM

2019-01-18T14:45:15-05:00

42A school is a very hard demanding physical school. It will push you to the limits during your 25k road march in the blistering heat at Relaxing Jackson with a start time at 0330 in the morning.

Wait sorry wrong school lol. 42A school like everyone else has said just pay attention during class your AIT Platoon Sergeants will make sure you are squared away to start learning your mos. The real learning starts once you get to your unit besides the basic systems you learn at AIT you could end up in just about any unit on any base as a 42A.

But I thought you were going Airborne and Air assault and 11b... hmmm

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 23 at 2019 2:02 AM

2019-01-23T02:02:45-05:00

I didn't find it difficult at all. I even tied with one of my battle buddies for the top grade in the class. His PT score was higher and he got honor grad. Nevertheless, I am proud that I did that well. I recommend just listening, taking notes and most importantly, paying attention to the regulations. If your instructor says something more than once, tuck it away in your memory for use later. Good luck!

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 24 at 2019 5:27 PM

2019-01-24T17:27:12-05:00

Press: Ctrl F (make sure to press both ctrl & F all at the same time) on the keyboard. if u can manage to this...u will be alright.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 27 at 2019 8:37 AM

2019-01-27T08:37:40-05:00

All of the tests, you’re able to use your notes. You will download all of the regulations and be able to use those also during the tests. CTL+F through notes/refs and you should be good. Also paying attention will help you complete the tests quicker of course.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 31 at 2019 9:01 AM

2019-01-31T09:01:13-05:00

42A is one of the easier AITs, its only 2 months long. Just make sure you pay attention to the classes and pass the tests. Our MOS is usually on the job training for most things. Youll have to do it to truly learn it.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 25 at 2019 10:47 AM

2019-10-25T10:47:41-04:00

they will do everything they can to help you pass. If you make it through basic, they already have a significant investment in you and it is in the Army's best interest that you succeed. Just pay attention in class and ask questions if you are confused or "don't get" something. Not to demean the MOS, but 42A is not rocket science.