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I have been looking into re-enlisting into the Army as I finish up my college courses and get my degree, eventually leading me to apply for OCS while enlisted in about a year or two. I EASed from the USMC in 2016 as an E4/Cpl, and have been out long enough that the recruiter told me I would have to attend AIT, but not BCT. I was an 0311 in the Marine Corps, so 11B made sense to me as it is a job I know and can just bust the rust off of.
So, being prior service, what would AIT look like for me? I looked up the prior service regulations for training under TR350-6, and it stated (within my understanding) that prior service have different treatment standards, and that they can even be used as assistant cadre. I am just looking for a more “realistic” view on what it would look like because it is often true that regulations are understood differently by some than others, and that the picture being painted isn’t necessarily how it actually works.
Thank you.
So, being prior service, what would AIT look like for me? I looked up the prior service regulations for training under TR350-6, and it stated (within my understanding) that prior service have different treatment standards, and that they can even be used as assistant cadre. I am just looking for a more “realistic” view on what it would look like because it is often true that regulations are understood differently by some than others, and that the picture being painted isn’t necessarily how it actually works.
Thank you.
Prior Service
Infantry OSUT (11B)
Infantry
Infantry Reclass Course (11B)
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The one thing you don't want to say is something like "Well, in the CORP we would do it this way" or something to that effect. The Cadre will respect your prior service, but you referring to will sound like you are undermining your new associates.
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Cpl Jonathan H.
That is an excellent point, thank you. I do not intend on trying to make my experience in the Marines sound elitist in any way, as I plan on just staying humble and re-honing my basic skills as an infantryman.
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CSM Charles Hayden
Cpl Jonathan H. Your skills and experience will show. Just be cool and try to be the ‘no name’!
It will be a cakewalk for a 0311, just don’t overdo it!
It will be a cakewalk for a 0311, just don’t overdo it!
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I'm currently at Benning preparing to be a DS here and so far from what I've seen, the prior service guys have it alot better than the other guys. The ones at the Battalion I'm at have their phones and don't really get yelled at but are expected to be leaders. So if you aren't a turd it shouldn't be that bad for you. But it is 22 weeks for Infantry OSUT so that part kinda sucks.
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SSG (Join to see)
OSUT is basic and infantry training combined & it is 22 weeks instead of 12. Not certain for sure it depends on the BN you go thru but some get to keep phones, separate bay, etc... not sure if all get the same privileges. CPL (Join to see)
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SSG (Join to see)
CPL (Join to see) but to answer your question, you would have to do the entire 22 weeks however I’m not sure what training if at all you’d be doing the first 9 weeks.
Privileges vary but I’ve seen a lot get to keep their cellphones and get out in a separate bay but that doesn’t always happen, depends on the unit and their SOP.
Privileges vary but I’ve seen a lot get to keep their cellphones and get out in a separate bay but that doesn’t always happen, depends on the unit and their SOP.
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SGT (Join to see)
So glad I found this. I just got orders to report to Benning on the 4th of January to reclass to 11X. I am a 12N E5 coming out of the Guard into Active duty and have wondered about this a lot.
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MSG Michael Gay
I realize that it was a very long time ago but as a Master Sergeant I, along with about a dozen other E-8 and E-7 soldiers were required to attend PLDC. We were in The same class but all of the Senior NCOs were in one squad. A few of us were actually 11B others were not. Those of us that were very experienced, qualified and actually knew the course from having taught it. We were tasked with leading by setting high standards and expecting other Senior NCOs to do their very best. We truly set the example and set the performance bar very high. Those with no Infantry and combat experience really appreciated the improvement at a fast pace and with high standards. The much younger and lower rank soldiers felt compelled to strive harder. That attitude and standard set the pace for Reserve and National Guard NCOs to lead and train the force that made Desert Storm such a monumental success. The U S and Coalition troops defeated an Army of 4 million Iraqis. I looked, to most of the civilian world to be a cake walk. But the US Military was actually better trained and led than any major military force in the history of warfare. I am forever thankful for that challenge and opportunity. As with an good training, even the best trained of us learned more in a couple of weeks than we had in any other such period to time. SET A VERY HIGH BAR OF PERFORMANCE! Do that with a mindset of improving your own knowledge, skills, and leadership abilities.
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If you have specific questions feel free to message me directly. Typically higher standards will be expected of you and of course leave your bad habits behind you so that new trainees don't pick them up. With that being said if you aren't a dirtbag you should be treated very well in comparison to new trainees.
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