Does anyone have any tips about attending AIT at FT Sill?

2015-07-16T19:02:57-04:00

I'm in split ops with the National Guard. If you don't know, thats where you go to BCT between your junior and senior year of high school, then AIT after. I'm at the after part, I leave in a week for FT. Sill and I was wondering if you had general tips or ideas. And if I should make sure to bring anything with me.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 16 at 2015 7:05 PM

2015-07-16T19:05:05-04:00

Yea do what your told when your told and take charge

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 16 at 2015 7:08 PM

2015-07-16T19:08:03-04:00

In all honesty since you are a 14G you'll have a decent amount of time in AIT. Make sure to obviously bring the essentials, however if you would like you could bring some small things like a computer, etc. you can also pack a few pairs of civi's because unless they have changed it within the last two years as you face that you get to where your civilian clothes for some period of time. Have fun in AIT. Also as you phase up you'll have a chance to go to the PX, so if you want to pack light you can always get things there later on.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 16 at 2015 7:08 PM

2015-07-16T19:08:36-04:00

Just bring a positive attitude.

Response by SSG Skylur Britz made Jul 16 at 2015 7:15 PM

2015-07-16T19:15:25-04:00

Your initial clothing issue, if you are flying, hygiene items that will make it on the plane. Make sure any paperwork you have (awards and such) is in your carry on luggage. Then remember that you are going into a training environment and you are not back on the block. Basically don't be a dumbass.

Response by SSG (ret) William Martin made Jul 16 at 2015 7:31 PM

2015-07-16T19:31:44-04:00

Go online to the school website and look for a packing list. There is not much in Lawton. I was station there from 07" to 09".

Response by SSG Mike Angelo made Jul 16 at 2015 7:49 PM

2015-07-16T19:49:42-04:00

I like your motivation. Set your goals and standards high. Be a team player. Take initiative to help others succeed too, but let them do their work.

Response by PO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 16 at 2015 7:55 PM

2015-07-16T19:55:00-04:00

Drink LOTS of water!

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 16 at 2015 8:02 PM

2015-07-16T20:02:48-04:00

Bug spray. I did AIT there. Some Allow civilian clothing on the weekends depending on your MOS, mine was 4 months (14G) so we were allowed civis on weekends and going off post.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 16 at 2015 8:05 PM

2015-07-16T20:05:39-04:00

Lol I just noticed you're a 14G also, so yeah you'll go to B 2/6 where I was. You can bring civis for weekends and def get bug spray PT is outside and you get ate up. Tell them Shadley says hi I just left last month there should be a few who remember.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 16 at 2015 10:07 PM

2015-07-16T22:07:44-04:00

Being stuff to write with and on. Being that you have a year in the Army don't go in there thinking that your better then any of the other guys that just came across the tracks. You might know a small amount more. But for the most part your experience in the Army is equal. But if you do know something don't hesitate to help a battle understand.

Response by SSG Lloyd Becker BSBA-HCM, MBA made Jul 17 at 2015 1:59 AM

2015-07-17T01:59:52-04:00

Bring your ass and your head. Your sergeants will ensure that you will be taken care of. I was Artillery for 8 years and chemical for 11 years. Listen up and pay attention. You will learn how to dig the infantry out when they screw up.

The Wolfhounds (42 inf) learned that real quick when they hit an LZ without a prep. A regiment of NVA pinned them down. Pay attention, listen and learn. Steel is an important factor on the battlefield.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 17 at 2015 3:29 PM

2015-07-17T15:29:50-04:00

Just avoid lawton all together.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 22 at 2015 4:29 PM

2015-07-22T16:29:53-04:00

It's going be very hot, then it's going to get very cold. No if, ands, or buts.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 23 at 2015 1:15 PM

2015-07-23T13:15:20-04:00

It depends on what your MOS is, have some civilian clothes if you are a 14 series, bring personal hygiene of course. Have at least 13 subject notebook for notes in class. Try and get out and enjoy weekend, and so what your NCOs tell you .

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 3 at 2015 3:52 AM

2015-08-03T03:52:25-04:00

I wish I had seen this sooner. I went to Sill. Was gonna say to stay off the grass ( although there wasn't much there- most of it was dead from the heat). Drink water, and keep motivated! I had a blast in BCT

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 31 at 2015 10:08 PM

2015-08-31T22:08:04-04:00

Drink a lot of water. It gets HOT down there. I did BCT there and sill was my 2nd duty station. Have fun there.

Response by SGT John Hughes made May 10 at 2016 9:12 AM

2016-05-10T09:12:37-04:00

In winter, there's nothing between you and the north pole but a few barbed wire fences! I trained there in the winter of 1963 and it was cold and windy, so make sure you dress for it! As far as Lawton is concerned, it was a nasty place back then and the only friend the town folks respected was our money. I don't know what Lawton is like today but I hope it has been cleaned up!

Response by PFC Donnie Walters made Jul 29 at 2016 1:16 PM

2016-07-29T13:16:09-04:00

Don't do push-ups on fire ant mounds.