Posted on Jul 27, 2018
Son is struggling in Artillery training at Fort Sill. Any place he can get help?
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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.
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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.
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stay true to yourself and do your best Trooper. do not show weakness. you will make it thru it.SSG James Nathan Jr (RET)
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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.
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.
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He needs to sit down with his manuals, if he has any and study the formulas that are given in them.
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2ndLt (Join to see)
He is not passing the written tests. Having big trouble with the math. By the way he is the 2nd Lt not me.
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CSM Charles Hayden Passed 7/29/2025
Your response about Him being the 2LT explains a lot!
Your son MUST learn to seek help when he has difficulties!
The Military does not like FAILURES, many avenues of assistance are available! HE NEEDS TO REACH OUT FOR ASSISTANCE!
If he accepts responsibility and seeks help, he will receive help!
If he is a “work of art”, he will continue to have problems!
Face up or face about!
Your son MUST learn to seek help when he has difficulties!
The Military does not like FAILURES, many avenues of assistance are available! HE NEEDS TO REACH OUT FOR ASSISTANCE!
If he accepts responsibility and seeks help, he will receive help!
If he is a “work of art”, he will continue to have problems!
Face up or face about!
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CPT Lawrence Cable
CSM Charles Hayden Passed 7/29/2025 - Come on Sgt Major, 2LT and still in the directed stage. You tell them what they need to fix and how to fix it. A lot of these guys only military experience is ROTC Advance Camp, so most soldiers coming out of AIT or OSUT have more military experience.
Oh, and I totally agree with what you said.
Oh, and I totally agree with what you said.
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