What is AIT like for a 68D?

PFC Ashley Stifanos — Tue, 10 Jul 2018 18:26:42 -0400

I just enlisted in the Army reserves as a 68D, does anyone have any insight or advice on what training is like? I'll be at Fort Sam from what looks like end of february until July or August. I had prepared to go 68W but there were no vacancies in any unit neighboring my state, so I have no idea what to expect

Response by PV2 Alexis Carpenter made Jul 14 at 2018 3:05 PM

PV2 Alexis Carpenter — Sat, 14 Jul 2018 15:05:08 -0400

Honestly, it has its good and bad moments with the company. You’ll be in C company 188.
There is phases. When you get there you will be phase 4, you have on post passes in army uniforms only. Phase 5 you can wear civilian clothes only on post and your class Bs off post. Phase 5+ you can wear cilivian clothes on post and off post. During poi hours which is 0600-1730 you cannot have your phone on you, if you get caught you will receive a negative counseling. The course itself is hard and not for everyone. The instructors are going to try and scare you saying there is a 60% fail rate. It’s honestly because people don’t study and or fail out on purpose. There is a lot of studying and sometimes 2 tests a week. Don’t get in the wrong crowd of people and go out everyday on the weekend. You need to study your little heart out. It is a great MOS though!

Response by LTC Stephan Porter made Aug 11 at 2018 7:51 AM

LTC Stephan Porter — Sat, 11 Aug 2018 07:51:09 -0400

I will echo PV2 Carpenter’s comments. You will actually be in the 187th Med Ann, but other than that her description is accurate. Her advice to get with the right crowd and prepare yourself mentally for the academics is sound and should be heeded. It is a great MOS, and you do need to study.

Pay attention to the NCO leadership and listen to all things and evaluate its merit. Pay attention and learn your craft and move onto the next phase. AIT and the short period after is an exciting time in your military career one that I began over 30 years ago. Good luck

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 12 at 2018 4:49 PM

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 12 Aug 2018 16:49:10 -0400

I’ll be here in January til July

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 21 at 2018 11:07 PM

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 21 Oct 2018 23:07:30 -0400

I will be there as well as I've just joined and look forward to all the new endeavors that will come my way. Maybe we will see each other in Fort Sam.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 6 at 2023 11:43 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 23:43:43 -0400

San Antonio's a really cool place if u get a chance to go to the river walk. It gets really, really, really hot there! But u will be awesome! Best wishes always.