What advice do you have for someone deploying straight out of AIT?

Its natural to be nervous. But its your NCO's job to guide and watch over when you get out there. Focus and pay attention to your surroundings. Recall all your training and build off of it when you get out there. The more yo focus on your job once you get there, everything else will begin to sort itself out.

If you weren't nervous about deploying, I would wonder what was up. Being nervous is normal. All you need to do is focus on your mission and your job. Listen and pay attention to those that have been down range already.

It is normal to be nervous the first time you are deployed overseas especially in a combat theater. Rely on your training and good luck to you.

You're going to be phenomenal. Remember your training, trust your brothers and sisters, and remember you are part of the greatest Army in the world.

Don’t stress, your NCO will mentor you on what to do. Medical Maintenance isn’t that hard! Have fun!

Do what you have trained to do. Plain and simple.

Stay close to seasoned soldiers and listen to what you're told to do. Keep your head on a swivel, always expect the unexpected.

Do your job, follow direction and remember your training. It should be very fresh in your head. You'll do fine.

Stay motivated and positive. Also look at it from a financial standpoint and build up your savings.

I dont know you, your mental makeup, your thinking anything about you . What I do know is that someone recognized your strengths n talent. You're going with an experienced NCO whom I'm sure will mentor you. You will just have to maintain your composure, n control your nervousness. I know what's going through your mind. Fear of the unknown. Trust me, you'll do good. I was in the same situation over 50 yrs ago in Viet Nam. What I learned in that year forged my military career. Good luck n no fear!