What can an Active Duty SSG (14H) expect during/after OSUT when reclassifying to 19D?

SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 25 Feb 2017 10:33:45 -0500

Response by SGM Matthew Quick made Feb 25 at 2017 10:42 AM

SGM Matthew Quick — Sat, 25 Feb 2017 10:42:14 -0500

You can expect to be challenge - physically and mentally.

Response by CSM Chuck Stafford made Feb 25 at 2017 11:40 AM

CSM Chuck Stafford — Sat, 25 Feb 2017 11:40:54 -0500

A different kind of fun

Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 25 at 2017 11:52 AM

SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 25 Feb 2017 11:52:59 -0500

I'm 100% looking for a challenge, and this is what I've always wanted to do, thank you gentlemen!

Response by WO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 25 at 2017 1:28 PM

WO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 25 Feb 2017 13:28:23 -0500

I wish I would have done the same...

Response by CSM Charles Hayden made Feb 25 at 2017 1:58 PM

CSM Charles Hayden — Sat, 25 Feb 2017 13:58:36 -0500

You will be on the path to a Stetson and spurs! SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 25 at 2017 2:27 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 25 Feb 2017 14:27:17 -0500

Expect a whole different and higher level of OPTEMPO that you have may have never experienced.

Response by SGT Michael Thorin made Feb 25 at 2017 4:36 PM

SGT Michael Thorin — Sat, 25 Feb 2017 16:36:27 -0500

Tradition, heraldry, comradarie, teamwork, and a new level of excitement. 19D is, in my opinion, the best kept secret in the US Army.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 25 at 2017 8:45 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 25 Feb 2017 20:45:39 -0500

FM 3-20.98 will become your guide. Know doctrinal terms and how to maneuver and lead a section with proficiency. I'd recommend trying to attend the Army Reconnaissance Course (ARC) once you get settled into your unit. This will help you develop a better understanding of reconnaissance operations and security missions. Other than that, when you get to the line, just be ready to mentor and lead Soldiers. Still to this day, being a Cavalry Leader is the best job I ever had!

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 1 at 2017 9:49 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 01 Mar 2017 21:49:47 -0500

You can expect to not expect ANYTHING.

Response by SGT Josh Johnson made Mar 2 at 2017 9:59 PM

SGT Josh Johnson — Thu, 02 Mar 2017 21:59:55 -0500

I was at OSUT with an E5 11B, who reclassed. The Drill Sergeants referred to him as private. They rode him like a private. They assigned more responsibility to him, expected more out of him, all while treating him like everyone else. It seemed to support comeraderie with the new recruits. He seemed to dislike being the responsibility, but he easily made it through the 16 weeks of OSUT. On a side note. OSUT for 19D is like 16 weeks of basic training, with some AIT classes thrown in there.

Response by SGT Derek Wynne made Jun 8 at 2017 3:22 AM

SGT Derek Wynne — Thu, 08 Jun 2017 03:22:16 -0400

I'm not quite sure what a 14 Hotel is, but I can guarantee you that a 19 Delta can kick any of their asses. What I can guarantee you is that yes you will be in shape enough to be able to handle 19 Delta training. Yes you will not have to retake basic training. No you should not expect the same thing out of any other training that you have done to be the same as the training you will undertake. If you have any fear of heights don't do it. If you have any fear of drill sergeants that are the worst nightmare you have never had don't do it. But if you have the balls to punch a first sergeant in the face and fuck your ex's wife in front of both of them then go balls deep and train to be a 19 Delta