What is AIT like for a 13M and what should I expect?

PVT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 31 Dec 2019 05:51:06 -0500

I just want to know and be prepared for what I am getting into any tips would help. Thanks.

Response by SSG John Harding made Dec 31 at 2019 9:09 PM

SSG John Harding — Tue, 31 Dec 2019 21:09:04 -0500

Read Manuals and stick to NCO who have great knowledge in Mlrs/Himars Learn Crew member tasks and Firing procedures Study types of munitions and learn how to transport it safely and how to inspect it too .

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 3 at 2020 4:47 PM

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 03 Jan 2020 16:47:51 -0500

Pay attention to what your instructors at FIRES school tell you and you will be just fine. If you are good at PT you will have an extended time on post pass both weekdays and weekends. Utilize this time wisely, get your extra workouts in, and be thankful for the extra time you will get. If you work hard and stay disciplined in and out of the classes, there is no reason you can’t excel. Shoot for honor graduate because everyone says it does not matter, although it gives a better overall first impression to your NCO’s as they evaluate your commitment, and attention to detail. I enjoyed PT, pushing myself in learning soldier tasks/drills, and putting shots down range. If that’s the type of person that you are, you will begin to debate your choice in MOS. Although as always keep focus. Show up in the right place, at the right time, in the right uniform, and do the right thing. It’s that easy.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 13 at 2020 6:58 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 13 Jan 2020 18:58:57 -0500

Im a 13M AIT Instructor. Your course will be 5 weeks long. Most of the instruction will be hands on training. Learning how do preventive maintainance checks and services and 4 different vehicles. You will be tested on different checks. Just like any army course there will be power point/ classroom blocks of instruction. Most of your training will be learning how to use two different crane systems for launcher pod container emplacement (rockets/missles). This course isn't hard if your a hands on learning and you can follow directions. Make sure you come to AIT ready to pass a APFT. Any other questions just ask.

Response by SSG Fritzner Saint Valliere made Feb 13 at 2020 7:31 AM

SSG Fritzner Saint Valliere — Thu, 13 Feb 2020 07:31:38 -0500

You will be fine, it’s not hard as you think, just pay attention to everything and read on your spare time..
Red legs

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 21 at 2020 11:55 PM

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 21 Mar 2020 23:55:03 -0400

Camp casey

Response by SSG Dennis Mendoza made Mar 25 at 2020 2:47 AM

SSG Dennis Mendoza — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 02:47:35 -0400

From my personal opinion and experience having been a 13B and currently a 13M, when I was coming back in I should have chosen 13B coming back in. I went through when it was OSUT 13B so it was an awesome experience and first duty station was 10th Mountain Division which one of the best duty stations I ever had.

Response by SPC Stacey Miller made Apr 26 at 2020 12:42 AM

SPC Stacey Miller — Sun, 26 Apr 2020 00:42:33 -0400

As a guy that got out for 5 years and changed MOS’s when I came back to a 13M, it’s not hard at all. Pay attention to your instructors. Be on time. Do the work. Be proactive in your training. You’ll be just fine.

Response by SPC Joshua Lickey made Mar 11 at 2021 6:22 AM

SPC Joshua Lickey — Thu, 11 Mar 2021 06:22:26 -0500

In 2000 when I went through AIT it was a blast. I guess I was lucky cuz I was already very athletic so I was always in the top 5% and it seemed like in both basic and AIT, the top 10% were always rewarded with something special. In basic training I was one of a select few who got to go watch the fireworks on post for the 4th at Ft Benning GA and during AIT I was blessed to attend a Reba McEntire concert. So what I’m saying is excel at everything you do, stay awake in the classroom to prevent doing doing bear craws and wall sits lol, and make friends with people who challenge you and encourage you. Not the ones who keep your from excelling.