Posted on Mar 29, 2022
Can I live with my wife during AIT if I reclass to 17C?
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I'm one of the poor unfortunate souls that got suckered into a 37X contract and am now serving my punishment as an MP. Naturally, I'm grasping for a means of escape. I am very interested in 17C and understand that it is a packet MOS. I don't have a strong background in programming, but took a few college courses and completed some online trainings, and found that I really enjoy it. However, I'm concerned about the AIT. I am newly wed, and would hate to spend the first year of my marriage away from my wife. I understand that when training is over 20 weeks long, dependents are added to PCS orders; However, I would like to know if I can live and sleep in on-post housing with my wife while attending AIT classes, or would I be forced to live away from my bride in a barracks room. Any information on this, or the 17C MOS in general would be greatly appreciated.
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17C: Cyber Operations Specialist
Advanced Individual Training (AIT)
Fort Eisenhower
Corry Station
17C: Cyber Operations Specialist Advanced Individual Training (AIT) Fort Eisenhower Corry Station
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In most cases soldiers who attend an AIT of longer than 20 weeks, dependents will often be added to orders. This means that the Army will pay for the family to move to the AIT location. After a certain time period, the soldier may be allowed to live with his family if he chooses. This generally occurs after making it through the first phase of AIT.
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Googling this is what I found. Phase one includes 25 weeks of training in Corry Station, Florida. Phase two lasts 20 weeks, and takes place in Fort Gordon, Georgia.”
Googling this is what I found. Phase one includes 25 weeks of training in Corry Station, Florida. Phase two lasts 20 weeks, and takes place in Fort Gordon, Georgia.”
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Honestly, you probably won't get selected for 17C with your current experience level. I'm not saying it can't happen, just that I've never seen 17C accept an applicant with your level of experience.
If you do get selected, you will PCS with your family to the school. IET Soldiers aren't authorized family members, but you are not IET - so ignore anyone who says spouses weren't allowed in their class. On post housing might be limited so make sure you save enough money for that first and last months rent plus deposit.
If you do get selected, you will PCS with your family to the school. IET Soldiers aren't authorized family members, but you are not IET - so ignore anyone who says spouses weren't allowed in their class. On post housing might be limited so make sure you save enough money for that first and last months rent plus deposit.
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If I started taking some CompSci classes at the local college, do you think it would help my chances?
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SPC (Join to see) apply with what you have now, take the classes as well. You'll get your answer back in about 45 days. More education, specifically programming and IT classes, will make your packet more competitive the second time if you don't get picked, and help you pass the course if you do get picked.
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SFC (Join to see) Okay, I'll send my packet in. Thank you. Do you have any recommendations for certifications I could work toward to make me more competitive/successful in the field?
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SPC (Join to see) sorry, I don't have that. If you don't get selected you can email the person who returns your packet and ask what makes a person competitive.
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You would be attending AIT as a MOS-T Soldier, not as an IET Soldier. Which makes a WORLD of difference for you. You should be living at home with your family - unless you screw up.
MOS-T Soldiers still have to complete all training, but they are usually given the respect and courtesy of acknowledging their experience within the Army and not treating them like basic trainees. Especially within the longer (PCS worthy) AITs.
MOS-T Soldiers still have to complete all training, but they are usually given the respect and courtesy of acknowledging their experience within the Army and not treating them like basic trainees. Especially within the longer (PCS worthy) AITs.
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45 weeks of Advanced Individual Training
110 ASVAB Score: General Technical (GT)
112 ASVAB Score: Skilled Technical (ST)
https://www.goarmy.com/careers-and-jobs/career-match/signal-intelligence/locations-stats-frequencies/17c-cyber-operations-specialist.html
110 ASVAB Score: General Technical (GT)
112 ASVAB Score: Skilled Technical (ST)
https://www.goarmy.com/careers-and-jobs/career-match/signal-intelligence/locations-stats-frequencies/17c-cyber-operations-specialist.html
A Cyber Operations Specialist conducts offensive operations. They also set up defensive maneuvers in case our infrastructure is attacked. Learn more and apply today.
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I'm in the 130s for both those categories, so I'm not worried about that. Thank you!
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If you search the answers forums there are many post on 17C like this one.
https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/can-anyone-describe-17c-ait
If you search the answers forums there are many post on 17C like this one.
https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/can-anyone-describe-17c-ait
Can anyone describe 17C AIT? | RallyPoint
Hello, I am currently preparing for BCT. I want to join the Army for for 17C. I took a practice ASVAB with my recruiter and scored a 91. I really think I want to join the Army, but 1 years worth of training has me feeling uneasy. As well as having 0 idea of what will happen when I get out. I guess what i'm asking is, is there anyone someone could tell me to calm me down? Tell me what to expect from 17C AIT specifically, and any tips? Another...
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I Was Placed Into The Air Police &, As You Know, Sometimes The Only Hope Is Becoming Brain-Dead. Out Of Sheer Boredom
Here's How I Got Lucky.
As A Kid, (14 -16 1/2 And Living With Our Oldest Brother In Panama.. I Had A Couple Great Friends....Johnny Volov-Pereda And Natasha Sucre..
Both Immigrated To Panama Via Russia With Their Parents .....
In My 2nd Year Of Doing AP Duty, I Was Approached By Another Member Of Our AP Squadron & Taken Off My Post... Only To Discover, My Background Check Stated I Was Associated With Russians...
I Was Immediately Transferred To Civil Engineering, And Starting Studying For My New AFSC (MOS)..
By The Time Some Genius Figured Out I Only Knew Them In Panama As A Recent Teenager, While JOHNNY Was The HEAD Of The ANTI-COMMUNIST PARTY Of PANAMA & NATASHA Was His VICE PRESIDENT. I Already Had My 5 Level Testing For E-5 (Staff Sgt At Those Times) I Then Received My Orders To Return To Air Police Duty; I Ran My Butt Up To My CO's Office...And He Made A Couple Calls.... Through Only The Grace Of The gods I Remained In CE Until My Discharge On 06/10/1965
(Joined ON My 17th Birthday 06/29/1961 Honorably Discharged With a 10 Day "Early Out" At 20,
So I Had To Wait 10 Days To LEGALLY Buy A Beer... ...Good Luck , Hope You Escape MP Duty
I Was Placed Into The Air Police &, As You Know, Sometimes The Only Hope Is Becoming Brain-Dead. Out Of Sheer Boredom
Here's How I Got Lucky.
As A Kid, (14 -16 1/2 And Living With Our Oldest Brother In Panama.. I Had A Couple Great Friends....Johnny Volov-Pereda And Natasha Sucre..
Both Immigrated To Panama Via Russia With Their Parents .....
In My 2nd Year Of Doing AP Duty, I Was Approached By Another Member Of Our AP Squadron & Taken Off My Post... Only To Discover, My Background Check Stated I Was Associated With Russians...
I Was Immediately Transferred To Civil Engineering, And Starting Studying For My New AFSC (MOS)..
By The Time Some Genius Figured Out I Only Knew Them In Panama As A Recent Teenager, While JOHNNY Was The HEAD Of The ANTI-COMMUNIST PARTY Of PANAMA & NATASHA Was His VICE PRESIDENT. I Already Had My 5 Level Testing For E-5 (Staff Sgt At Those Times) I Then Received My Orders To Return To Air Police Duty; I Ran My Butt Up To My CO's Office...And He Made A Couple Calls.... Through Only The Grace Of The gods I Remained In CE Until My Discharge On 06/10/1965
(Joined ON My 17th Birthday 06/29/1961 Honorably Discharged With a 10 Day "Early Out" At 20,
So I Had To Wait 10 Days To LEGALLY Buy A Beer... ...Good Luck , Hope You Escape MP Duty
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Don’t know about these days, but when I changed my MOS 1978 as an E6, to Ft Gordon GA for 32F school, I was allowed to bring family. We lived off base. The school was over a year long. Most schools lasting over 6 months are usually considered a PCS if married. Hope it helps.
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