https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-can-i-do-to-better-prepare-for-army-life-i-am-switching-from-reserve-36b-to-active-duty-35f-or-35s <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>What can I do to better prepare for active duty army life? Is there that much of a difference to worry? Was the switch worth it, in your words? Feel free to vaguely describe your situation as to why you switched components.<br /><br /> Also, how's the MI training and what's the average day like? What's the best job to get form the 35 series and why? How can I stand out other than a good APFT score? Wed, 08 Jun 2016 23:36:56 -0400 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-can-i-do-to-better-prepare-for-army-life-i-am-switching-from-reserve-36b-to-active-duty-35f-or-35s <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>What can I do to better prepare for active duty army life? Is there that much of a difference to worry? Was the switch worth it, in your words? Feel free to vaguely describe your situation as to why you switched components.<br /><br /> Also, how's the MI training and what's the average day like? What's the best job to get form the 35 series and why? How can I stand out other than a good APFT score? PFC Private RallyPoint Member Wed, 08 Jun 2016 23:36:56 -0400 2016-06-08T23:36:56-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-can-i-do-to-better-prepare-for-army-life-i-am-switching-from-reserve-36b-to-active-duty-35f-or-35s?n=1611439&urlhash=1611439 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I just retired in 2014 and had some 35F aka 96bs working in the office. I will try to hunt them down. Contact FT Huachcua or a local unit to get an informal sponsor. SSgt GG-15 RET Jim Lint Wed, 08 Jun 2016 23:45:00 -0400 2016-06-08T23:45:00-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-can-i-do-to-better-prepare-for-army-life-i-am-switching-from-reserve-36b-to-active-duty-35f-or-35s?n=1612368&urlhash=1612368 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>When I went from Reserves to Active Duty, I can attest that mentally I was not really prepared. My brain was still set on Part Time Soldier status. Boy, was that a real eye opener for having gotten in trouble a few times. MSG Private RallyPoint Member Thu, 09 Jun 2016 10:32:30 -0400 2016-06-09T10:32:30-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-can-i-do-to-better-prepare-for-army-life-i-am-switching-from-reserve-36b-to-active-duty-35f-or-35s?n=1613332&urlhash=1613332 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>As for training..pay attention. You will learn some basic skills but as a 35 series most of your valuable training will be OJT. Listen to your NCO's and pay attention to what your Warrant Officer says, tasks you to do. Standing out..yes APFT, study for promotion boards, shoot well (expert) and again pay attention to your NCO's. Best of luck. LTC Robert Mikaloff Thu, 09 Jun 2016 14:42:43 -0400 2016-06-09T14:42:43-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-can-i-do-to-better-prepare-for-army-life-i-am-switching-from-reserve-36b-to-active-duty-35f-or-35s?n=1614248&urlhash=1614248 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>How did you switch? CPT Joseph K Murdock Thu, 09 Jun 2016 18:26:45 -0400 2016-06-09T18:26:45-04:00 2016-06-08T23:36:56-04:00