Posted on Mar 27, 2017
SPC Shaun Boykin
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Hey everyone, so i made the switch from IRR to Reserve because i want to pursue a career in IT, and i figured this will really help me get my foot in the door. Im not too tech savy but i can learn quick, i was wondering if anyone has helpful advice or tips for AIT. Also what should i study or read up on so i wont be too lost when i go there.
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Everyone is saying good things and letting you know what was hard to them.. but certain things click quicker to others. The clases are this essentially:
Intro to IT (A+), software (installing an OS), ccna 1 and 2 (switches and routers), sec+ (different security measures taken), and then your field exercise if they still do one. Google it up and dont stress out. School will teach you what you need to know.
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SGT Ben Keen
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Honestly, if you can use the Google box then you are good to go. I have been working as a System/Network Administrator since I got out and quickly learned that a little Google-fu can go a long way. Heck, I built my first website using HTML5 and PHP pages in one weekend and a case of Mt Dew (back when I drank soda).
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SGT Steve Hines-Saich B.S. M.S. Cybersecurity
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Ben are you speaking on being able to research/information here?
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SGT Ben Keen
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SGT Steve Hines-Saich B.S. M.S. Cybersecurity - I'm talking in general. I mean I know with my job here at American Eagle Outfitters, I was put in charge of their backups and monitoring tools. I knew a little bit about the tools they were using but after spending some time reading up on them, I been able to step right in and run both systems and improve on things.
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Tag 25B.

Get ahead with Skillport, JKO, and lwn.army.mil.
Consider certifications with cool.army.mil. Figure out which IT field(s) you'd like to be in post-military.
Here's a gaggle of links related to Signaleers - https://jtspratley.com/blog/links-for-your-career-progression-it-lg-hr

Let me know if you want more info.
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SPC Shaun Boykin
SPC Shaun Boykin
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thank you very much for the help
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