How should I prepare for Army AIT for 31b Military Police?

Alexis Reed — Tue, 28 May 2019 19:57:35 -0400

Are the tests hard to pass? Are tests open book or note? How should i prepare?

Response by SSG Brian G. made May 28 at 2019 8:44 PM

SSG Brian G. — Tue, 28 May 2019 20:44:09 -0400

As in most AIT's the tests applied are going to vary. Some are simple 'go/no-go,' while some are text and graded on knowledge retained. Plan on it being something just like in school, where you do not have anything but your memory to guide you. Plan for it being hard, so that when/IF the standard changes you can roll back.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 28 at 2019 9:15 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 28 May 2019 21:15:39 -0400

There isn't any preparation...just pay attention to the instructions given and you will be ok...focus on one thing at a time...Basic then AIT

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made May 28 at 2019 10:35 PM

LTC Jason Mackay — Tue, 28 May 2019 22:35:35 -0400

Best thing to do is ensure you are eating right, staying in shape, getting enough sleep, and put your personal affairs in order. Pay attention to what the NCOs who have responded have said,

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made May 29 at 2019 2:39 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 29 May 2019 02:39:18 -0400

If you can pass high school, you can pass the "academic" portions of MP school. Everything else is mental. Everyone wants to give up at some point, especially at the beginning of basic. You get there and you're like, "oh, heck, what did I get myself into?" Bit you can do it. You just have to decide to do it. You shouldn't need to prepare for it, except for physical fitness. Remember that it will all be over before you know it, but remember what you learn.

Response by SGT James Hinch made May 29 at 2019 3:16 AM

SGT James Hinch — Wed, 29 May 2019 03:16:11 -0400

Just remember, it's 90% mental, but the you that goes in will not be the you that comes out. The Drill Sergeants really do want you to succeed, but it's their job to break you down so they can mold you into a Soldier.

Response by SGT Cody Skinner made May 29 at 2019 10:17 AM

SGT Cody Skinner — Wed, 29 May 2019 10:17:28 -0400

I went to O.S.U.T. in January 2001, for me it was as easy as shutting my mouth, speak when spoken too, and doing everything to the best of my ability. Yes, it was hard, but well worth it because it made Basic a lot easier than the other Soldiers who would set their mind to I can't do it because...
In AIT the hardest part was staying awake. I don't remember the tests being hard to pass. I was eating like shit looking back, eating a lot of Carbs to keep energy up and not realizing the Carbs were actually making me sleepy in classes. Eat lots of fruit, veggies, and protein it will keep you sharp in and out of class.

Response by SGT Gregory Cole made May 29 at 2019 1:22 PM

SGT Gregory Cole — Wed, 29 May 2019 13:22:51 -0400

Try to be in good physical shape. There will be lots of exercise and games played due to other recruits not meeting the standards set by your drill sergeants.

As it has been said, its purely mental. If you can handle stressful situations it should be nothing. Keep it in the back of your mind that it is not personal, you have to get out of the "me" mindset and into the "we". You will be fine. Just remember millions have come before you, it is not an impossible task.

Response by SGT Shannon Weaver Logan made May 29 at 2019 2:19 PM

SGT Shannon Weaver Logan — Wed, 29 May 2019 14:19:55 -0400

I went to MP school I 1995. I seriously doubt that it's still the same. I can say they were not open book back then. It was not super hard. As long as you pay attention you will be fine.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made May 29 at 2019 3:07 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 29 May 2019 15:07:24 -0400

Be prepared for long days in the classroom, make sure to stay awake during these classes and take notes for the tests. Overall it isn’t hard just a mental game.

Response by CPL Gary Pifer made May 29 at 2019 3:11 PM

CPL Gary Pifer — Wed, 29 May 2019 15:11:33 -0400

Just treat people fairly...I was beaten...by MPs in the Marines in 1975...and I held a sick MP's head in my lap as we rushed him to the Evans hospital at Fort Carson (his unit was hit by chemicals...in Iraq....and he was on Med Hold....). Always be honorable...

Response by SPC Julio L R. made Jun 4 at 2019 12:31 PM

SPC Julio L R. — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 12:31:48 -0400

Just like any other school subject. If you have an investigative and well recolective mind, You will do fine.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 6 at 2019 9:57 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 21:57:43 -0400

Do PT prior to getting there. Be in reasonable good shape. Other than that, as long as you don't get into trouble or seriously injure yourself, you will graduate. Only ways to fail is if you do not pass your pt test out of the 8+ they give you, you get into trouble, or you don't qualify with your weapons.

Response by CPL A McKenna made Jun 16 at 2019 5:22 AM

CPL A McKenna — Sun, 16 Jun 2019 05:22:39 -0400

Ruuunnnnnnn Forest! Ruuunnnnnnnn

Response by SGT Brad Watts made Jul 30 at 2019 6:37 PM

SGT Brad Watts — Tue, 30 Jul 2019 18:37:41 -0400

First thing is exercise, running, weights more running, go to the range and practice and exercise some more.
When I was in we did have some open book tests and some not.