Posted on Apr 24, 2023
What can I expect when attending 11B AIT as prior service? Do we get treated better than the other recruits?
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Question for anyone who can help. I am a prior service POG with a good civilian job, and I have decided to reenlist into the Texas National Guard as an 11B. I don’t have to go back to basic training just the AIT portion. But can anyone tell me what I can expect being prior service ? I read that supposedly we get treated better than the other recruits but can someone with experience with this give me some advice ?
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Prior ServiceAdvanced Individual Training (AIT) - 11B
Prior ServiceAdvanced Individual Training (AIT) - 11B
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SPC (Join to see), there are a few factors that will go into this.
First if you go through a National Guard Infantry AIT at a Regional Training Institute (RTI), you will be treated like everyone else. They will all be reclassing from a different MOS.
If you go to Ft. Benning you will probably be treated however your knowledge, actions, and attitude deserve. Humbleness will get you a long way. When in charge take charge. When not in charge be a good follower, but use your knowledge and experience to help mentor those in charge.
First if you go through a National Guard Infantry AIT at a Regional Training Institute (RTI), you will be treated like everyone else. They will all be reclassing from a different MOS.
If you go to Ft. Benning you will probably be treated however your knowledge, actions, and attitude deserve. Humbleness will get you a long way. When in charge take charge. When not in charge be a good follower, but use your knowledge and experience to help mentor those in charge.
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Unfortunately, the most we can say is that you'll find out when you get there for AIT because how you're treated and the liberties you may/may not receive will be up to the policy of the training company/battalion
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As a SPC, you will not get much, if any benefits of prior service. If you were an NCO you would get better separated housing. However, they will probably treat you slightly better then the others, but I wouldn't bank on it. I went back through OSUT at 34, prior service and I was treated as well as I deserved. Don't be a shit bag and they will treat you accordingly. Best of luck and welcome back!
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