What is AIT like for prior service as an 88N?

SPC Cordel St.amant — Wed, 04 Sep 2019 22:34:46 -0400

Going back into the Army and looking into going as an 88N. Just wondering what to expect and if there are any prior service guys/gals that can give me some insight.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 5 at 2019 7:12 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 05 Sep 2019 07:12:20 -0400

Don’t know about 88N but being an AIT Instructor the reclass Soldiers usually get more freedom than the ones coming from Basic. Do PT in the morning than go to school. Able to do what you want after class and on the weekends

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 5 at 2019 10:31 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 05 Sep 2019 10:31:27 -0400

Be professional, be sharp, obey ALL the rules and policies, stand at parade rest with NCOs, keep your room better than any other, act like a Soldier 100% of the time, and you'll be treated like prior service, and you'll enjoy the privileges of a prior service Soldier in IET environment.
Act like a private and you'll be treated like an initial entry private.
You'll be fine.

Response by SSG Charles La Porte (RET) made Sep 8 at 2019 2:03 PM

SSG Charles La Porte (RET) — Sun, 08 Sep 2019 14:03:26 -0400

I was put in a separate quarters than regular AIT Soldiers. Did not interact with them outside of class hours and at DFAC. DS and instructors had me stand at the rear of formations and when marching.