What happens in between basic and AIT, given that I will have almost 2 months in between? Will I be a holdover at basic?

Tim Scheible — Sun, 02 Sep 2018 14:21:52 -0400

Almost 2 months in between bt and ait, what happens in that time? Holdover at basic?

Response by SP5 Dennis Loberger made Sep 2 at 2018 2:47 PM

SP5 Dennis Loberger — Sun, 02 Sep 2018 14:47:00 -0400

Never had to that experience and don't know anyone who did. No way would you be held over in basic. You would likely go to your new station and perform temporary services until AIT started.

Response by SN Greg Wright made Sep 2 at 2018 8:53 PM

SN Greg Wright — Sun, 02 Sep 2018 20:53:41 -0400

Prepare to man a broom. Like...seriously.

Response by PV2 Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 3 at 2018 3:03 AM

PV2 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 03 Sep 2018 03:03:24 -0400

You’ll go to AIT and be a holdover there, that’s what usually happens anyway. It’s going to suck though so have fun!

Response by SPC Stephen Walsh made Sep 3 at 2018 7:32 PM

SPC Stephen Walsh — Mon, 03 Sep 2018 19:32:11 -0400

In the good old day's that meant a lot of K.P duty.

Response by SPC John Parmenter made Sep 4 at 2018 9:11 AM

SPC John Parmenter — Tue, 04 Sep 2018 09:11:39 -0400

In my experience (1961), what happened between BCT & AIT was a bus ride from one side of Ft. Riley (Camp Funston) to the other side of Ft. Riley (Camp Forsyth).

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 4 at 2018 12:20 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 04 Sep 2018 12:20:41 -0400

You'll probably just report to your AIT duty station & pull details, KP, etc. until your class starts. That's what happened to me when there was a two week break for me before AIT, when I was prior service.

Response by SFC Harry H. made Sep 4 at 2018 12:26 PM

SFC Harry H. — Tue, 04 Sep 2018 12:26:49 -0400

Probably get up in the morning and do PT as usual. Then after breakfast be tasked out to the supply room, KP, staff duty, arms room, asp, sweeping, moping, buffing, etc. They will put you to work somewhere. Then released after the duty day to go to the PX or where ever. Just keep in mind, although you graduated basic don't get to lax a dazy you forget your common courtesy and respect.