Connect with members who are Combat Engineers (12B)

I just switched from the IRR to Reserve, been out of Active for almost 3 years. The sergeant showed me how long training is for a reclass and it shows 14 weeks and she said it’s not with IET , it would be with other reclass , I don’t really understand because from what I’m reading it shows AIT porti...

Currently overseas working with our HHC BN and would like to teach my guys a few things about their actual job before they get sent down to the line. I would like to get some different PowerPoints Primarily Combat Engineer related(MSD and NEW, BD8, ETC.). However scavenged the web and cant find any...

I'm a recent bct graduate. I tried getting a ELS during basic but they scared me away, I graduated march 17th and i'm trying to ELS now, I'm not in the best position of my life right now and I really don't see myself being motivated for another 6 years though yes "It's only once a month" What should...

I am a National Guardsman who has operated a chainsaw professionally for nearly 10 years. As the former XO/OO of a Combat Engineer company within a BEB, I had two chainsaws on my hand-receipt. I am interested in providing chainsaw safety and operator training to soldiers based on my civilian knowled...

I have been a 92F for a good 3 years now (first year and a half in the reserves then went active in 2021) and since march of 2022 I have been the only fueler in my unit. I am wanting to continue with the military for 20 years, but am on the fence on whether or not to promote in my current unit as I ...

I'm trying to enlist as 12B in the RC. My recruiter is telling me that it's pretty much impossible because 12B doesn't really exist in the RC. Not that 12B is over strength just that it's not really available. The reserve website is saying their offering fat bonuses for 12B right now and I've been a...

I did 4 years as a 12B then went to the Reserves now I'm looking to go back to Active duty as 37F, will I have to go through the same process as an initial entry soldier? meaning I would have to go to MP AIT then Selection? and if I fail selection would I go back to the Reserves stay Active and go ...

I am currently speaking with the state RTI to go to a board to be considered for 12B Instructor. I have been been in a full time trainer role before, but it was on the civilian side. I am looking to link up with RTI instructor, past and present, to get their experience on the subject. Any insight wo...

Some details. I have a senior position at a company and I report directly to the owner/president of the company. We are not a large firm personnel wise; but financially we are large. Every time they disagree with my approach to something they make remarks about "this is not the Army, we can calm dow...

I just got the call that they are getting me in an earlier class seat, which is awesome! However, what should really focus in on to make sure mentally I am prepared for the course. I am well aware of the weather this time of the year and live up north, so that is not a worry. But for the course; wha...