SSG Private RallyPoint Member562503<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I was offered the opportunity to be an AIT instructor or an AIT Platoon Sergeant. I am trying to find out which one would be more beneficial as far as promotion goes.AIT Platoon Sergeant vs Instructor2015-03-30T21:44:07-04:00SSG Private RallyPoint Member562503<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I was offered the opportunity to be an AIT instructor or an AIT Platoon Sergeant. I am trying to find out which one would be more beneficial as far as promotion goes.AIT Platoon Sergeant vs Instructor2015-03-30T21:44:07-04:002015-03-30T21:44:07-04:00CSM Charles Hayden562518<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>SSG Roderick Hayes, I always wish I had done more time as an instructor. Thinking on your feet with motivated students will sharpen your mind and your wit. Teaching is a great way to become a real expert so you can counter the sharpshooters found in every class.Response by CSM Charles Hayden made Mar 30 at 2015 9:48 PM2015-03-30T21:48:37-04:002015-03-30T21:48:37-04:00CSM Michael J. Uhlig562522<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>It really depends on what you do with the job.....all things equal (similar evaluations), if I were on the board, I'd select the leadership position (Platoon Sergeant) before the instructor position.Response by CSM Michael J. Uhlig made Mar 30 at 2015 9:49 PM2015-03-30T21:49:39-04:002015-03-30T21:49:39-04:00SSG Private RallyPoint Member562568<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I think that both are great opportunities, either of which I am looking forward to later on in my career. <br />In my opinion, they offer different things. <br />CSM Hayden made a great point about becoming an expert in your field by becoming an instructor. You can learn so much from teaching and I have found that I have honed many of my skills through having to teach those to others, both in a formal and informal setting. <br />Depending on your MOS, the PSG role can also be an incredible opportunity, because it will provide an opportunity to manage a larger number of young/new Soldiers. Unfortunately, many of the MOS' in the Army do not provide the opportunity for a senior NCO to manage a large number of Soldiers.Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 30 at 2015 10:13 PM2015-03-30T22:13:18-04:002015-03-30T22:13:18-04:00SSG Private RallyPoint Member584189<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I recently was selected to become an AIT PLT SGT. I believe that as far as promotion goes, PLT SGT would be the way to go. AIT PLT SGT falls into the same category as Recruiter and DS, it's a position of trust, and it broadens your horizons with regards to leadership potential...<br />BUT if you want to be more hands on with the soldiers, and really focus on your MOS specific tasks then an Instructor is the way to go.<br /><br />Good Luck!Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 10 at 2015 3:14 PM2015-04-10T15:14:47-04:002015-04-10T15:14:47-04:002015-03-30T21:44:07-04:00