Since I have no prior experience with being a mechanic, is there anything important I should study to help me thrive as a 91B?

PVT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 01 Feb 2020 21:57:40 -0500

I’m leaving to fort Jackson in three weeks and want to be the most prepared I can be to thrive in this MOS, I have no experience at all. Does anyone have advice on this mos?

Response by WO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 2 at 2020 8:14 PM

WO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 02 Feb 2020 20:14:03 -0500

No, you will learn everything you need to know while at AIT and even more at your first unit. Focus on get thru basic. Have fun while you can. Good luck

Response by SPC Richard Zacke made Feb 2 at 2020 10:58 PM

SPC Richard Zacke — Sun, 02 Feb 2020 22:58:09 -0500

You need to study the ASVAB book. There is a book called "ASVAB FOR DUMMIES" you can get at a local Barnes & Nobel book store and look for any others that may help you or order if from Amazon or other book stores on-line. Good luck, you will do fine if you start early.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 3 at 2020 9:03 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 03 Feb 2020 09:03:28 -0500

When you pass Basic and go to AIT that I know you can do it, try to remember how to troubleshoot. Study how the Vehicles work and ask what are thr common problems. You will actually learn more when you get to your unit l. For my time that was 2 years ago if you are a pt stud they give you to choose between H8 (Recovery school) and Airborne.

Response by SSG Dale London made Feb 3 at 2020 9:48 AM

SSG Dale London — Mon, 03 Feb 2020 09:48:08 -0500

Reality check, here. If you have absolutely no experience as a mechanic, why do you want to be a mechanic? Surely there is an mos you would be more interested in.
If you are already on your way to AIT, there's not much more to do other than to pay attention in class and apply yourself. Do your best -- they will teach you from the ground up. Don't second guess them. Do it their way.
You'll be okay.

Response by PO2 Donald Evans made Feb 6 at 2020 3:37 AM

PO2 Donald Evans — Thu, 06 Feb 2020 03:37:07 -0500

Been a 91 for 13 years and honestly you're not gonna learn anything really in basic. If you have no mechanic experience you'll learn a little something, but just basic stuff. All the tests are open note, so take good notes. In ait the vehicles you practice on are just hmmwv and 5tons and they'll show you how to use the crane on wrecker. Other than that, you'll learn everything else at your unit. And different units have different vehicles so no one experience for a mechanic is gonna be the same.

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 15 at 2020 6:36 AM

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 15 Feb 2020 06:36:43 -0500

Theyll teach you all you need to know but I suggest to help you thrive through AIT learn your ordnance creed and ordnance song and study on the ordnance history

Response by CPL Justin Higgins made Mar 6 at 2020 3:53 PM

CPL Justin Higgins — Fri, 06 Mar 2020 15:53:24 -0500

My best piece of advice for you is if you have no mechanical experience give yourself time to learn. It will most likely be difficult at first. However, over time you can develop the skills necessary to perform the job properly. Chances are you’ll be working with a lot of gear heads/advanced automotive hobbyists who think that they walk on water and only a select few truly should be working as mechanics. That’s a bunch of nonsense. Don’t be intimidated. Over time you will think more mechanically if you apply yourself. And you may even surprise some of your critics if you stick with it.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 13 at 2020 8:51 PM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 13 Mar 2020 20:51:59 -0400

The best mechanics know how a system works, rather than just searching for a problem.
Like the engine wont start, is it lack of fuel or lack of compression (no spark in a diesel)? Working backwards will help figure it out and allow that truck to get back online and you'll have happy drivers who dont have a down truck for weeks.
Dont be lazy, put in the parts order right away (it's the government, takes time). Teach the drivers how to make your job easier, let them help (if your warrant allows).

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 17 at 2020 6:07 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 17 Mar 2020 18:07:28 -0400

Be Curious