At any point during OSUT for PSYOP, do we receive privileges to gain access to our cell phones?

Nadine Bellina — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 17:15:30 -0500

Hello! I am currently looking into entering PSYOP but I was wondering something.I know the training itself is OSUT and takes about 43 weeks, I want to know though if at any point we receive privileges to gain access to our devices again during one of the phases. I want to be sure my family and friends know what to expect in regards to me reaching out if I go through with my decision and hopefully make it through the qualifications.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Nov 12 at 2020 5:26 PM

SGM Bill Frazer — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 17:26:26 -0500

Look, you are grown- you will have to earn anything above the basics during training- and no a phone is not a basic. As you progress during your training restriction will be lifted if earned.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 19 at 2020 4:16 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 04:16:00 -0500

Is this for Active Duty or Reserves?

If AD, check out my other post in the 37F group.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 19 at 2020 1:49 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 13:49:54 -0500

You will at one point, the OSUT you'll be going to is MP OSUT, PSYOP itself isn't an OSUT, it's just that for some reason the powers that be decided that MP OSUT would be your initial training.

The PSYOP pipeline is not entirely OSUT, once you complete OSUT you'll move on to Airborne School, then on to POPC, that is: The PSYOP Prep Course for selection, you'll then move on to selection, and the Q course after that. You'll get your stuff back at some point during the pipeline, but the timing is dependent on a couple things.