I am currently reclassing to 12B (combat engineer) curious to how long the AIT will be, and also how it will be for prior service?

The AIT is approximately 5 weeks. As for how it is as a Reclass, that will depend on the Company and the Cadre. When I reclassed to 12B, I was in the barracks with the IETs, but I was way down the hall from them. I used a separate latrine. We had to do PRT and training with them. For formations we formed out BEHIND the company. We (there was 5 of us total) also marched BEHIND the company. For DFAC chow time, we were last in the door but moved to the front of the line. We were allowed to leave the company AO with the permission of the Drill Sergeant/CQ. We just had to be back by the prescribed time given. Otherwise, we were left alone to our own devices.

I reclassified in '16 and it was about 16 days. I loved it and to be expected the demo was the best. Hope you have as positive experience as I did. FYI, moving up in ranks as a 12B has a lot of math and shit to remember.

If you can drive a truck or use a metal detector you’re in