When I go to 31K school, will I be housed with IET soldiers, or will there be separate housing? Will I be allowed my POV?

2018-09-01T18:06:12-04:00

Hello all. I am currently serving as a 68B (Orthopaedic Specialist), but am re-classing to 31K (MWD Handler). I am due to PCS mid June 2019, and the first class following my DEROS begins about a month after. My main questions are - As an E4, will I still be housed with IET soldiers, or will there be seperate housing? -
Will be allowed to have my POV? - What will I be allowed to do on the weekends? Of course I know training comes first and foremost, but a little downtown never hurt anyone. Phase 1 is only 7 weeks, and I know I won’t get to see and do every thing while I’m there. From the research I’ve done, however, there are tons of things to do on and off post, and I want to know if there’s a chance that I might to experience some of what the area has to offer. If any prior service soldiers (though I do welcome helpful advice from anyone) have gone through 31K AIT within the past year, I would love to know about your experiences. Thank you!!

Response by SGT Gregory Yelland made Sep 1 at 2018 9:41 PM

2018-09-01T21:41:43-04:00

I was a 'reclass' back in the '90s at Ft Leonardwood. Differences in 'treatment' for the reclass vs the Regular Army trainees :The reclass folk had the nice private rooms in the same barracks as the Regular Army soldiers and yes we did get 'liberty' every night that we did not have duty: HOWEVER: The workload and study requirements were so intensive that those who did not wish to fail and get put in with the Regular Army folks just did NOT have time to do much in the way of Sightseeing. Remember your primary Mission is not to have fun, but to learn your MOS.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 4 at 2018 7:29 PM

2018-09-04T19:29:29-04:00

I was a former instructed for 31K phase one at Fort Leonard Wood. You will be allowed your POV as a soldier who is reclassing, and you will be housed at a separate barracks. You will be required to attend all training events and PT with the IET Soldiers. The same info will apply for Phase 2 at Lackland AFB. If there is no scheduled training on the days off you will have your down time.

Response by PV2(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 9 at 2018 12:04 PM

2018-09-09T12:04:27-04:00

I have been told that when you go to 31K AIT as a reclass that's isn't from the 31 series, you will be at FLW doing 31B AIT first, then you will go to Texas for 31K training. Since 31B is now an OSUT program, I am not sure if that is still accurate, but we had 37F in my BCT class who did 31B training and left for selection

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 21 at 2018 10:07 PM

2018-09-21T22:07:37-04:00

What was the process you went through to reclass ? I've been looking everywhere for answers.