Reclass to 19D. Any info on AIT for prior service?

CPL Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 03 Jun 2019 00:17:58 -0400

Anyone have any info on prior service in AIT for Cav scouts? Am I a private all over again or will I get a little more freedom like non-combat MOS reclasses?

Response by CPT Griff Tatum made Jun 3 at 2019 12:22 AM

CPT Griff Tatum — Mon, 03 Jun 2019 00:22:29 -0400

So I did my AIT for 19D in 2010 at Fort Knox so I’m sure some things have changed but our reclass guys were “released” at certain points and housed in different barracks if that says anything. You definitely won’t be treated like a BCT PVT.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 3 at 2019 1:10 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 03 Jun 2019 01:10:51 -0400

Mostly will come down to your Drills, however when I went through and reclassed as an NCO I had a separate barracks but E4 and below reclass stated with the privates. Freedom during AIT again depends on your Drills but typically after the period of instruction is over you can change out to civies and roam post or leave as long as you are back by lights out. If you want more details feel free to shoot me a message.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 3 at 2019 3:22 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 03 Jun 2019 03:22:19 -0400

I am a 19D currently at 20 years. Why do you want to reclass?
You mentioned prior service as in you were other than Army?
The "inserts" will have some kind of leeway BUT be prepared to drop when they drop. Be prepared to assist the DS with getting things in order. Be prepared to be with young privates again who will get you and your Platoon smoked. It should come easy...in a way. If you were Army before, most of the privates are going to ask what is the army like day to day, just don't be that douchebag who tells horror stories about how "the army sucks", "you're going to hate life", and "I heard about that unit and they suck". That already de-motivates them and already has a mind set of how the Army is, then their morale is down prior to even starting. I hate that. Like I actually despise the people who do that to them. Really irks the sh!t out of me. Don't be the barracks lawyer or the PNN, Private News Network anchorman. Obviously, you cannot smoke them or lock them up. Tell the DS.
As for freedom, why are you concerned about that? Just asking. Well, I know that the inserts are able to go off post only when the Troop makes it to certain phases. Could change but don't expect it right then and there.
If you were other than Army, like the Navy, etc...be prepared to be "teased" a little because you know, the Navy jokes, Air Force jokes, etc...but don't be a dumb ass on the range like flagging someone or doing whatever.
As for you losing rank, that is for your recruiter to decide if you were out of the military for X amount of years. If you are going from one Army MOS to another, you shouldn't have to lose rank but I think you would lose your P status.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 10 at 2019 1:32 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 10 Jul 2019 01:32:31 -0400

Don’t do it... simple as that.