Posted on Nov 16, 2019
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i am a 4 year active duty veteran who just got out two years ago and started private contracting. im currently a PSD team member and my contract is almost done. what should i expect? i live in georgia so will i be able to drive down there? where would i start during this reclass since 11X is OSUT?
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SGT George Stephens
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First start off by preparing your body not only physically but also mentally! 75% mental and 25% physical. Also be sure that if you have any family or loved ones that they understand that this is you and during this time of training, it's all you without distractions. I sound cruel but that's the best advise I can give from my end. Also, don't let anyone talk you out of it or make you second guess. Also as a 92A series going into the the 11 series, well infantry isn't for the faint or weak at heart because it truly is one of the only few MOS's left that you have to tell yourself that you can do this. 11X is the same way. I'll give 11C and 19D the same credit as well but to be out there in the elements....embrace the suck buddy but that suck is the best suck in the world and when time passes, it'll be the best job you ever had.

Good luck and stay in the game brother.
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Much respect SGT! I will do my best
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SGT (Join to see) I have no doubts. Like i said brother it's a mind game.

Start studying FM 3-21.8 also
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im here now as prior service (no break in service) Im switching from guard to active though. Basically if you're prior service with a break in service more than 90 days you're starting day 0. We went to liason yesterday and most of us are inserted to week 3 and then after BRM you'll get pushed to a company in the AIT portion. If you go day 0 you'll get treated differently because they'll know you're PS, you'll just be helping cadre and helping DS's. You won't get treated like a private here unless you mess up. Also we get separated into our own bays, processed faster and pushed ahead of all the boots in reception. The Drill Sergeants literally treat you like you're somebody because they expect more from you. Its not bad whether you gotta go day 0 or not you'll be fine!
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Thanks for the description, brother. About to switch to AD 11X as well. Sweet details here. Mind if I pick your brain a bit ?
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SGT Information Technology Specialist
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SGT (Join to see) did you end up going to MEPS yet? I'm about to report soon as a PS reservist, trying to go 11X.
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SGT (Join to see) Yeah I got screwed lol. When I reportedto meos to sign, the buisness rules changed literally the night before so I wound up keeping my old mos and a choice between ft carson and ft hood. Good luck, sgt
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SGT (Join to see) you too brother, good luck to you on Active Duty
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MSG Danny Mathers
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Follow the advise of others but keep the PSD details to yourself. The Army or your DI could care less that you were a contractor. There is very little in common except for foreign weapons training or selective marksman. PSDs have there own road tactics and the Infantry has its own. Mention how the PSDs do thinks and you will suddenly be "under the gun" as we used to say.
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Too easy! Thank you very much
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