What should I study up on to help me prepare for 25B AIT?

2017-03-27T14:38:35-04:00

Hey everyone, so i made the switch from IRR to Reserve because i want to pursue a career in IT, and i figured this will really help me get my foot in the door. Im not too tech savy but i can learn quick, i was wondering if anyone has helpful advice or tips for AIT. Also what should i study or read up on so i wont be too lost when i go there.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 27 at 2017 3:06 PM

2017-03-27T15:06:29-04:00

Tag 25B.

Get ahead with Skillport, JKO, and lwn.army.mil.
Consider certifications with cool.army.mil. Figure out which IT field(s) you'd like to be in post-military.
Here's a gaggle of links related to Signaleers - https://jtspratley.com/blog/links-for-your-career-progression-it-lg-hr

Let me know if you want more info.

Links for Your Career Progression-IT, LG, HR

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Response by SGT Alan Dike made Mar 27 at 2017 10:36 PM

2017-03-27T22:36:20-04:00

the school, when i attended in 03, was weak. you are taught everything in class. if you can install an os, youre already over skilled

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 27 at 2017 10:59 PM

2017-03-27T22:59:21-04:00

Study up on CCNA 1&2 that's what gets a lot of people in the course

Response by SGT Ben Keen made Mar 28 at 2017 9:05 AM

2017-03-28T09:05:20-04:00

Honestly, if you can use the Google box then you are good to go. I have been working as a System/Network Administrator since I got out and quickly learned that a little Google-fu can go a long way. Heck, I built my first website using HTML5 and PHP pages in one weekend and a case of Mt Dew (back when I drank soda).

Response by SGT Steve Hines-Saich B.S. M.S. Cybersecurity made Mar 28 at 2017 9:40 AM

2017-03-28T09:40:23-04:00

When I re classed in 2010 we dived right into: Hardware,Software, (A plus, S+ MS Office) X version server and CCNA 1,2 three and four come with ALC). There is also the underlying networking associated with these things. Comptia has approved guides for A plus and S plus and Cisco allows you to create a Netcad account to start work with them.

Response by PV2 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 29 at 2017 11:18 AM

2017-03-29T11:18:30-04:00

Ait is easy. But you will hate it if you end up in Delta 551.

Response by SSG Brian L. made Mar 31 at 2017 4:01 PM

2017-03-31T16:01:49-04:00

Familiarize yourself with TCP/IP subnetting and binary to decimal conversion

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 15 at 2017 5:52 PM

2017-04-15T17:52:06-04:00

Everyone is saying good things and letting you know what was hard to them.. but certain things click quicker to others. The clases are this essentially:
Intro to IT (A+), software (installing an OS), ccna 1 and 2 (switches and routers), sec+ (different security measures taken), and then your field exercise if they still do one. Google it up and dont stress out. School will teach you what you need to know.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 29 at 2017 6:39 AM

2017-04-29T06:39:17-04:00

From my experience the courses that gave students the most problems were the CCNA, Sec+, and the Army Networks course fomerly known as M3. It all really depends on your level of IT skills prior to attending the course. If you would like more details, feel free to send me a message.

Response by PV2 Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 9 at 2017 11:23 AM

2017-06-09T11:23:15-04:00

everything about computers, hardware, software, ccpn etc.