Weighing out 68C in the Army with family. Any tips?

What is the schedule typically like at AIT? And then once I get to an assigned duty station? I work 3 12 hr shifts at a hospital right now and its fine I am just curious if its like 5 8's, 4 10's, 3 12's or something like that.

Mike Pdx Six 12s and one 8 in a two week period, but be prepared to do more when civilians call in sick. If you go to a Field Hospital, be prepared to spend a lot of time at the motorpool. Days start at 0630 for PT and the end of the day is usually 1700. Early release on Fridays (at least for my unit).

someone I know who was in the reserves during the war in Iraq told me that you have to spend a year in a "hazard zone". I can't find info on this and she said a recruiter wouldn't be honest about it. is this true? or can someone clarify what this might mean?

Copy that. Do you recommend living on base or finding a place to live off base? Any specific pros and cons to each?

Mike Pdx I lived off post, but my house was right outside the gate. I honestly recommend living on post because PT formation was 0430 and we had clinicals right after PT. If you are not going to shower and change at the gym as many people in the Army do, you might want to be close to home. It all depends on your phase 2 site. I was at Fort Gordon, GA so I can only speak for my experience there, but there are other 4 sites for phase 2. I got a speeding ticket on post trying to make it to something on time, but the housing area was literally 5 minutes away from the school house and I think daycare too (I had a 5 year old and a working spouse). I liked that I got to meet other people outside of post and the school that my daughter went to was great! The on post daycare had a busing system that took them to their respective schools off post, since most kids get dropped off at the crack of dawn. Again, it all depends on where you’re going. Even now, I live in post cause it’s easier than fighting to get thru the gate. I have more of a peace of mind about who my kid hangs out with since she is a teenager now and there is more of a sense of security, especially if you are not looking to buy a house there. Everyone is different and everyone has their own preferences. I just like the flexibility of getting to go home for lunch to let my dogs out and see my family if they’re there.