What is life like during 17C AIT?

Connor Reese — Tue, 08 Dec 2020 22:42:41 -0500

I know that EVERYTHING is up in the air with covid-19 right now so I'm aware that much is subject to change.

I've doing a ton of thinking and weighing options over the past few weeks/months. I have as of now decided on joining the Army as a 17C Cyber Operations Specialist. I am trying to get a feel for what is coming in my life as I know that there will be a tremendous amount of hard work and learning that I will be going through.

Recently I have seen that AIT for 17Cs has been cut from 45 weeks to 6 months and the first "section" was removed. Is this a true statement? And if so how does that change the pipeline for me moving forward?

I also was wondering how AIT for cyber compares to other branches? Is it more akin to AF tech school given the subject matter of the job? Or do you grunt it out for 6-12 months just like BCT? Either is fine... But obviously it would be nice to not feel like you're going through Basic for a year. Thank you all and I appreciate any advice and guidance, especially if you're already doing AIT or working in the MOS!

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 9 at 2020 12:07 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 00:07:24 -0500

I don't know much about any of that, but I can tell you is that you won't have to "grunt it out" like BCT; that'll be OSUT through combat MOS' like 19D, 11B, etc. For other jobs, AIT is kinda like going to college; you get a room shared with a few other people, you go class, and of course PT, to name a few big pieces.

Response by CPT Aaron Kletzing made Dec 9 at 2020 12:59 AM

CPT Aaron Kletzing — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 00:59:41 -0500

Just writing to wish you the best of luck in your journey. Wake up each morning humble and ready to work hard. Do your best.

Response by SSG Jim Earnest made Dec 9 at 2020 11:21 AM

SSG Jim Earnest — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 11:21:16 -0500

I too would like to know about this as my son was just told there will not be any open slots for 17C due to AIT school problems by his recruiter. The story sounded like BS to me.