What will 31B AIT be like for prior service?

2019-08-20T10:51:32-04:00

I was recently in the Army as a 14T and will be coming back in. Looking to do 31B but curious to know how the AIT is, any different from IET?

Response by SFC Michael D. made Aug 20 at 2019 11:23 AM

2019-08-20T11:23:39-04:00

Same as everyone else but you'll get a few extra privileges and probably be made to be a platoon lead.

Response by PV2 Aj Veal made Aug 20 at 2019 12:38 PM

2019-08-20T12:38:54-04:00

Choose a path that will set you up for success after you get out. Unless you want to be a cop, 31B doesn't translate to anything and even if you want to be a cop after, you still have to do their academies and training all over again (in most cases). Get a little rank on your chest and throw a degree into the mix to actually be marketable after service. Choose a different MOS.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 20 at 2019 12:53 PM

2019-08-20T12:53:36-04:00

RUN FORREST RUN!!!!!!!! I was forced to reclass as 31A from 14E. Being an MP sucks ass and doesn't translate well into civilian world (as mentioned, even if you want to be a cop, you'll still have to do police academy and other training). I went to Logistics school to get 90A qualified as soon as I could. Plenty of civilian jobs where a supply/logistics MOS will get you in the door.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 23 at 2019 1:18 AM

2019-08-23T01:18:55-04:00

100% agree with MAJ Bruce Burch! STAY AWAY!!! I’m finally reclassing after 10 years and I’m not looking back. Aside from my last assignment (PSD in Miami) I hated (still hate) being an MP. You’re worked to death if you’re not an E7 (sometimes E6) and above. And at the end of the day it’s all for nothing. Doesn’t usually do anything for you afterwards.

If you want to do law enforcement when you get out, that’s fine. Do something different in the Army that will at least transfer over if you decide to go a different path. Don’t waste your time just to have some medals when you get out that mean nothing in the civilian world. Anything technical is great to have.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 2 at 2019 4:54 PM

2019-09-02T16:54:19-04:00

I disagree with some of the comments. You just have to do your research. Some states, like NC, don't require you to go through the entire police academy if you want to become a cop after being an MP. They accept the MP academy.....only thing you have to do is attend a 90 hour course pertaining to that state's/county laws