Will I have an extended OSUT?

Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 03 Jul 2018 09:12:00 -0400

I was reading up online that the Army is starting a pilot program in July that would increase the training time of infantry OSUT from fourteen to twenty-two weeks. I’m Ohio ANG and I’m set to ship September 24th. Is that a program I’d get sucked into or one I’d have to opt into? It says 16 weeks in my contract (two of those are Christmas exodus).

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 3 at 2018 9:34 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 03 Jul 2018 09:34:29 -0400

Everyone that is part of the pilot program shipped July 2. If your OSUT is to be extended for when you are going you will be notified by your recruiter. They have to verify that you are ok with attending an extended class for that job if not you pick a new job. I wouldn't let having to attend training for a longer period of time stop you from becoming an Infantryman though.

Response by MSG Dan Castaneda made Jul 3 at 2018 10:06 AM

MSG Dan Castaneda — Tue, 03 Jul 2018 10:06:06 -0400

I sure hope so.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 3 at 2018 10:57 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 03 Jul 2018 10:57:32 -0400

Hunt the good stuff, lets reword " I just got suckerd into a super long and shitty AIT, that has no post military value, can I get out?"

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 3 at 2018 11:01 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 03 Jul 2018 11:01:34 -0400

They are probably phasing this in as a test at some BCT COs. There may be a chance they test this on you.

Response by SGT Tony Clifford made Jul 3 at 2018 11:04 AM

SGT Tony Clifford — Tue, 03 Jul 2018 11:04:41 -0400

Don't worry about that. You're going to be fine. Even if you do go through that, there's an additional bonus. You'll be better trained and less likely to die. Look at the up side to these kinds of things.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Jul 3 at 2018 4:53 PM

SGM Bill Frazer — Tue, 03 Jul 2018 16:53:01 -0400

You will go to whichever they assign you- there will be NO opting.

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 4 at 2018 1:44 AM

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 04 Jul 2018 01:44:27 -0400

I went through OSUT about a year ago and from my experience I would say you'd be way better off going through the extra few weeks of training. I wish my training was longer. I'm doing well now but it would have made coming to my unit a bit easier being able to preform my job better

Response by SPC Gary Welch made Jul 5 at 2018 1:16 PM

SPC Gary Welch — Thu, 05 Jul 2018 13:16:07 -0400

You might want to read that part of your contract that says needs of the army take precedent so I say suck it up and drive on

Response by SSG Alvin Amezquita made Jul 7 at 2018 8:34 AM

SSG Alvin Amezquita — Sat, 07 Jul 2018 08:34:08 -0400

Well listen up potential private. When you get there take what is given to you and learn. Because one day it could save your life. Remember that as an infantryman you’re in the front, you’re in the shit. And there’s another person on the other side who’s ready to kill you. So your job is to learn and get good at doing ur job. Don’t whine, don’t cry, suck it buttercup. And get hard in mind, body and soul. When I first joined the Army my mentors were Vietnam Veterans and I toke all that they told me and used in my 20 years in service. So take advantage of these Veterans who have served in combat. I may help you one day. Good luck. God speed.