How does Split Op AIT travel work?

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 11:11:03 -0400

I have AIT this summer and when I let my S1 at my unit know the dates and gave them my orders they told me to contact my recruiter. When I contacted my recruiter I was told AIT travel is taken care of by my unit.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 27 at 2020 12:45 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 12:45:17 -0400

last I checked, AIT for split ops was supposed to be handled by the unit.

Response by SFC Jeremy Boyd made Apr 27 at 2020 12:47 PM

SFC Jeremy Boyd — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 12:47:55 -0400

Travel to AIT for split option is still coordinated by MEPS. You will do hometown ship just like when you left for BCT. MEPS would have your plane ticket, which would be picked up by the recruiting station a couple of days prior. If there is confusion, have your unit contact MEPS for further guidance and clarification.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 27 at 2020 2:58 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 14:58:54 -0400

When I went to AIT split op, my unit put me on a bus to MEPS I've seen others driven in the TMP van.

Response by 2LT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 27 at 2020 5:50 PM

2LT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 17:50:48 -0400

Send one email to your S-1 and recruiter asking them to clarify. Loop in your 1SG so there's some accountability. If one of them replies directly, include the others in your reply.
If you don't get a resolution, go to you sergeant major.

Response by Chellonew Kyle made Apr 29 at 2024 11:05 AM

Chellonew Kyle — Mon, 29 Apr 2024 11:05:57 -0400

Typically, it's your unit's responsibility to set it up, but sometimes they’ll direct you back to your recruiter if there’s some confusion. My advice? Keep pushing your unit to get the info you need and double-check with your recruiter to make sure everyone's on the same page.
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