Son is struggling in Artillery training at Fort Sill. Any place he can get help?

2ndLt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 27 Jul 2018 21:05:08 -0400

Response by CSM Charles Hayden made Jul 27 at 2018 9:30 PM

CSM Charles Hayden — Fri, 27 Jul 2018 21:30:17 -0400

2ndLt Private RallyPoint Member Struggling with what?

Response by SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth made Jul 28 at 2018 5:52 AM

SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth — Sat, 28 Jul 2018 05:52:21 -0400

He needs to sit down with his manuals, if he has any and study the formulas that are given in them.

Response by CPT Lawrence Cable made Jul 28 at 2018 7:54 AM

CPT Lawrence Cable — Sat, 28 Jul 2018 07:54:11 -0400

Two courses of action. First, talk to his Platoon Trainer, who should know if there is anyone within the platoon that is a genius and can tutor him. Second, talk to the actual school instructor. There are often formal or informal study groups to help you through difficult sections. If not, start one. As an example, at my Engineer Advance Course, there was an informal study group for Military Bridging for those of us that hadn't done Trig since we were 19 and didn't get good grades on it then.
The Army isn't in the job of failing people and there are ways to get help, but it helps to ask. There are no repercussions about asking for additional help.

Response by SGT Mark Halmrast made Jul 28 at 2018 8:37 AM

SGT Mark Halmrast — Sat, 28 Jul 2018 08:37:16 -0400

Transition to 11B.
Go airborne.

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Jul 28 at 2018 10:24 AM

CSM Darieus ZaGara — Sat, 28 Jul 2018 10:24:09 -0400

No offense but you should not reach out to anyone as recommended unless your son is being harassed or is exhibiting some mental issues related to military lifestyle. Otherwise encourage him to speak with the training CPl. or SGt. They are hold over trainees who are awaiting assignments and have already graduated. If none are available he needs to request a private open door with the Drill or Tac NCO, depending on Basic or AIT. Simply have him be honest and request a battle buddy to help him after hours. I assure you this is the best course of action. Mom or Dad reaching out shows a little more weakness then is required. He will get the help he needs if he seeks it. Thank you for your service. I am a former Red-leg. What MOS did he get assigned and how far into the training cycle is he? Should have asked this first. And thank you for your service.

Response by 2ndLt Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 30 at 2018 12:58 PM

2ndLt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 30 Jul 2018 12:58:29 -0400

Thanks everyone I appreciate all the advice even from CSM Charles H. It is always hard not trying to help as a mother. I passed on your responses to him and it is time for me to let go.

Response by SSG James Oliver Nathan Jr made Jul 31 at 2018 10:01 PM

SSG James Oliver Nathan Jr — Tue, 31 Jul 2018 22:01:33 -0400

stay true to yourself and do your best Trooper. do not show weakness. you will make it thru it.SSG James Nathan Jr (RET)