Is it possible for an incorrect AIT graduation date?

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 05 Jun 2020 18:38:20 -0400

I just started AIT for 36b. We officially start AIT classes June 11. On my orders it says the start date is June 8 and that training is 8 weeks 3 days. However, when we were briefed we were told our graduation date is Aug 21 but according to orders will be Aug 6. Also, another company who is 42A and has longer AIT has the same graduation date. This is only a concern because my school starts Aug 17.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 5 at 2020 6:42 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 05 Jun 2020 18:42:03 -0400

I don't understand what your exact concern is here. Are you concerned the date will negatively affect your career?

In all due likelihood, you will likely end up forcibly reclassed to a new MOS in a few years as the 36B MOS is in a slow phase out sequence since a lot of it is now handled by civilians.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 5 at 2020 7:13 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 05 Jun 2020 19:13:41 -0400

PFC,

Your only concern should be passing the course. Things are always changing in the Army, and in our current training environment with COVID-19 scheduling even the most routine tasks are tentative. You'll learn very quickly that adaptability/flexibility is a core skill to being a soldier. Learn your MOS, graduate, and be successful. This "hiccup" is merely the first of possibly hundreds over the course of a 20 year career.

Best of luck to you.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Jun 5 at 2020 8:34 PM

SGM Bill Frazer — Fri, 05 Jun 2020 20:34:06 -0400

Look, the school will decide when it starts and when graduation is/the course ends. Better to worry about passing instead, The school will fix everything with your unit.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 5 at 2020 10:00 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 05 Jun 2020 22:00:56 -0400

Yes, as you are discovering, stuff changes a lot in the Army. With everything going on, it would be unsurprising if more changes weren't in store.
You should be able to communicate with your school. Most of the time, they can make allowances for military training.

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Jun 5 at 2020 11:39 PM

LTC Jason Mackay — Fri, 05 Jun 2020 23:39:52 -0400

Send the registrars office an email about the possibility you will not start on time due to military commitments. Nearly every college in the US has some sort of military leave policy. Especially a state school. 4 calendar days is not the end of the world for a semester schedule, a minor hinderance for a quarter schedule.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 15 at 2020 10:32 AM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 15 Jun 2020 10:32:32 -0400

Dont worry about it you will get orders when you get mos qualified. And you certificates and diploma will show your actual dates