What can I expect in AIT for a 12R?

PV2 Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 27 Jun 2020 10:31:20 -0400

I'm going to AIT to become a 12R, I was wondering what to expect, because I can't find anything about the training. Will I actually have freedom?

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 27 at 2020 10:32 AM

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 27 Jun 2020 10:32:06 -0400

I’ve never heard of that MOS :(

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 27 at 2020 11:08 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 27 Jun 2020 11:08:05 -0400

Your freedoms will be dictated by the Cadre, company policy and your ability to earn said freedoms. Right now, you are going there to learn a trade on the Army's dime. Focus on the steak and not the peas.

Also, I found this little video after a 2 second google search:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xuy1OXQK4O4

MOS 12R Interior Electrician

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Jun 27 at 2020 6:40 PM

SGM Bill Frazer — Sat, 27 Jun 2020 18:40:14 -0400

Freedom? You are getting paid and fed and roomed + learning a useful trade on the Army's money, what damn more do you need?

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 29 at 2020 11:31 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 29 Jun 2020 11:31:24 -0400

I went to ait as 12r a few years back and it was pretty good. It was 6 weeks when i went through. It was definitely more laid back than basic. We took a pt test sometime during our first week there and if you passed then on the weekends you could leave the barracks for about 8-10 hours which was pretty good. Fort Leonard Wood doesnt have alot on base but the mall is pretty decent to walk around and grab some food. Theres a dunkin donuts on post which was cool too. We could have cell phones on weekends only. It was a pretty good ait, a good amount of hands on learning too. Good luck