What happens if you have not completed AIT after 1+ year after Split OPT BCT?

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 19 Sep 2022 10:23:18 -0400

Hello, I completed BCT for the USAR through the SPLIT OPS program in 2019. I was accepted and attended a Service Academy, but due to personal reasons, I am currently out-processing. I was informed I still had to fulfill my prior contract with the USAR after leaving. I never completed AIT since my orders were changed once I was accepted. What should I expect to happen once I return?

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 19 at 2022 11:25 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 19 Sep 2022 11:25:36 -0400

You may want to visit the Retention NCO at your Reserve Center to find this one out. When you report back to the unit you were assigned to prior to attending the Academy, hit them up with this. It could also very well be that when you get back and report back in...you could possibly get orders to AIT for what ever MOS you selected.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 19 at 2022 11:35 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 19 Sep 2022 11:35:43 -0400

I would expect they will schedule you for AIT when you arrive. Is there a different outcome you were expecting?

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 19 at 2022 1:34 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 19 Sep 2022 13:34:26 -0400

Get ahead of the ball and find out what unit you are assigned to.

All too often unique situation Reserve Soldiers end up on the books and never show up then eventually get separated for non participation.

I suspect your unit will have no problem giving you class scheduling preference, and your best chances of that are reaching out to them, and giving them the best chance they can do that by simply finding an AIT that fits your academic calendar before those courses close.

Keep in mind.......... it's probably true every other kid coming out of high school wants those courses as well.

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Sep 20 at 2022 10:35 AM

CSM Darieus ZaGara — Tue, 20 Sep 2022 10:35:16 -0400

Many things could happen. The. OST likely is that you will be scolded for not reporting and then be provided with a class date at sone point. The Army has already invested in you and likely would rather have you trained and on the books as opposed to ending your contract.