Which would be the better broadening assignment, AIT instructor or ALC instructor?

2016-06-09T03:29:10-04:00

Response by CSM Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 9 at 2016 4:04 AM

2016-06-09T04:04:51-04:00

I would say the ALC Instructor. That is just my opinion.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 9 at 2016 5:07 AM

2016-06-09T05:07:04-04:00

For us, there is not difference (minus the ncoer bullets) as whether you teach -10 levels, or teach ALC, you are still an Instructor/Writer.

Response by SSG Roderick Smith made Jun 9 at 2016 5:36 AM

2016-06-09T05:36:19-04:00

I feel like the weight positions like this hold kind of ebb and flow. Just like it used to be seen that being an EOL was great for promotion, and then it transitioned to MRT and SHARP. Drill Sergeant and AIT PSG have always generally been good for promotion, but lately I've seen NCOES SGLs getting promoted like wildfire. My SGL in ALC in 2012 was a SSG. He just made the MSG list last month, along with another former SSG SGL from the same course. I think the level of responsibility is higher as an NCOES instructor because you are training NCOs that train Soldiers.

Response by SFC Jeff Kinsley made Jun 9 at 2016 6:37 AM

2016-06-09T06:37:51-04:00

I strongly believe that instructing NCOES is the better choice to make. Especially since you are a Staff Sergeant. Teaching that will greatly improve your leadership and communication skills. I taught both and I had a lot more success training that course.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 9 at 2016 8:39 AM

2016-06-09T08:39:43-04:00

I would say AIT Instructor. It's awesome training young new soldiers. In my opinion it goes Drill Sergeant, AIT Instructor, then NCOES Instructor.

Response by CW2 Stephen Pate made Jun 9 at 2016 9:38 AM

2016-06-09T09:38:58-04:00

I would say working with AIT Soldiers would be more rewarding as you can put your thumbprint on a whole new generation of Soldiers. I found my job as an AIT PSG (not the same as either of those!) very rewarding because of that fact. They are sponges of knowledge at that level and for the most part are very willing to learn. I'm not saying NCOs aren't...

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 9 at 2016 9:44 AM

2016-06-09T09:44:19-04:00

I am pretty much under the idea that you should try for both. Depending on which one you get, you will still be able to shape the minds of Soldiers and Leaders. Either way you can affect change.

Response by SCPO Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 9 at 2016 2:34 PM

2016-06-09T14:34:08-04:00

AIT, most definitely.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 9 at 2016 6:41 PM

2016-06-09T18:41:26-04:00

ALC instructor

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 10 at 2016 9:00 AM

2016-06-10T09:00:47-04:00

I taught at AIT and made E-7 list on my first look, with my SGL at ALC on the same board. My opinion, both assignments will help you but I think AIT is more challenging than teaching grown folks and I would take what's more challenging.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 12 at 2016 11:01 PM

2016-07-12T23:01:05-04:00

My opinion is ALC Instructor for technical proficiency.
However, if you want Soldiers then chose AIT instructor. It will reflect on your leadership skills as well as WTT.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 20 at 2016 11:39 AM

2016-07-20T11:39:50-04:00

AIT

Response by SSG Toure Clark made Jul 27 at 2016 6:33 AM

2016-07-27T06:33:55-04:00

For better advancement in your career go ALC,because your dealing with NCO's and more Mature and Professional NCO's. The AIT is dealing with lower Enlisted and U.S ARMY is getting ready to have DS back with AIT,so you could be caught up in the change over.Most Careers were ruined at the AIT Level due to Fraterzation between lower Enlisted and NCO's.

Response by SFC Bob Arnold made Dec 3 at 2016 5:17 AM

2016-12-03T05:17:11-05:00

ALC. Every Instructor qualified ALC instructor that I've known (88 & 42 series grads) got picked up very quickly. Get that SQI in your records asap. If you can, get all 3 levels of instructor level qualifications.

Response by 1SG Mike Case made Mar 30 at 2017 9:54 AM

2017-03-30T09:54:03-04:00

My opinion and .50 cents won't buy you a Coke, but I don't think it really would make a difference in either teaching assignment. What you do in those assignments is where you will be able to separate yourself from your peers. Earning the "Teaching Badge" would be a good thing to do. To me, it doesn't really matter which one, it is what you do while you are there. A lot of Soldiers just check the block while there, but you could really separate yourself from your peers and that is how much time and effort you put into it. I found working with AIT students was rewarding. I never had a chance to be a NCOES instructor.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 11 at 2017 2:16 PM

2017-04-11T14:16:24-04:00

ALC instructor.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 14 at 2020 2:37 AM

2020-08-14T02:37:54-04:00

I would go for ALC instructor. Most of my money at Army schools is made from networking and learning from other classmates with different experiences. I always learn something from the training but picking the brains of peers and sharing information has been priceless.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 5 at 2022 10:58 AM

2022-07-05T10:58:09-04:00

ALC Instructor; words on the streets, at the promotion board, it trumps AIT Instructors.