Army Basic Training & AIT?
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Usually after Basic Training, you will go directly to A.I.T. within a day or two. Depends on when the next A.I.T. class starts. If you graduate on a Friday, they may give you until Monday to report.
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Try this US Army link:\nhttps://crc.army.mil/Multimedia/detail.asp?iData=77&iCat=546&iChannel=19&nChannel=Multimedia
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Glad to be of some assistance in your quest and here\nare some websites that might be of interest to you. Hope\nthese will help.http://www.armybasic.homestead.com/basic.html\nhttp://www.baseops.net/basictraining/army.html\nhttp://www.armybasic.org/portal/index.php\nUS Army basic training is a nine-week course and is very intense training where you will learn the fundamental skills of being a soldier. Good Luck if you would like to join up with a career with the US ARMY. US Army (RET)\n21 years.
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Not important at all. the JORTC takes anyone. They get you into shape whenever they have their exercise meets. If you are going into the army, of course there is basic training. They will control your food intake and your exercise.
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In all actuality, you could be in Basic Training in a week.  That's how long it would take to run the checks and do the paperwork, give the ASVAB, for you to complete the medical, choose your job, and then ship.  That, of course, is provided you need NO waivers (medical, moral).
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Hey Congratulations. I myself leave for USAF BMT August 1st, 2006. I will be seeing you a week later I guess. I have done a whole lot of research on the Air Force, and lifestyles and such. It seems to be an awesome program to go into, as long as yyou don't mind always being under other people's command, but you will get that with any branch. You made a smart decision, but remember, the USAF is not right for everyone, you will determine that maybe within your first year to year and a half. I am also DEP commander for my unit in Eastpointe, MI. If you need to know ANYTHING about the Air Force, contact me, and I guarantee I will get you an honest answer. Til then, I'll probably see your Rainbow Flight at Lackland when you get there.
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Start physical training TODAY. Running would be best. \n\nLearn some basic military close order drill, like facing movements (left face, about face, etc.)\n\nDon't go crazy with short buzz hair cut.\n\nBe prepared to be yelled at. You're going to put up with some BS.\n\nDon't forget to STUDY. You're going to have a lot of information thrown at you.\n\nRemember to turn on the "game" when you step into the academy and turn it off when you leave. I mean your family and friends really don't want to be shown all the great tricks you're going to learn in unarmed defense class.
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It's gonna be tough, but not overly so. Try not to sweat it too much. BCT for the combat jobs is a bit more intense. This is on account of the more intense 'working" environment. Fort Sill is on of the more "pleasant" posts for basic training. (that term being relative of course.)  You'll be hating life for the first week or so, this is what they call the "total control" phase of basic training. After that phase, it gets progressively more relaxed as the D.I.'s see that you're coming along satisfactorily.\n  P.S. You'll notice during B.R.M. (basic rifle marksmanship) that the drill sargeants are particluarly nice. Has somethng to do with the private having a loaded assault rifle I believe.
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I went through Ranger training 39 years ago after I graduated from Airborne training. It was indeed rough and yes, I made it through the first time. I remember that I would always hold sleep very precious after that! You are taught map reading, land navigation (both day and night), combative techniques like pugil stick training, hand-to-hand combat and bayonet training, airborne and airmobile techniques of operation, small unit patrolling techniques, rope and knot tying, rock climbing (big damn rocks on Mt Yonah!), rappelling, ambush techniques and more patrolling techniques, then we boarded a UH-1 Bus and went to Flordia for more patrolling techniques,small boat ops, stream and swamp navigation, etc. All of this training took place beginning at Ft. Benning, GA, at Camp Rogers and Camp Darby, to Camp Merrill, near Dahlonega, GA, to Camp Rudder, Auxillery Field #7, and then back to Darby. To me it was the most intensive 9 weeks I ever spent in the Army. I don't know if it is all still the same or not. Camp Rudder was referred to as Camp Mother-Rudder and Hurley Hill as Hurl(i.e. throw-up)Hill. You do one hell of a lot of P.T., running and lots of road marches. There is lack of sleep, hunger, exhaustion, stress, and any misery that the Ranger staff and Mother Nature can throw at you. But it's all worth it when you get that Black and Gold Tab (i.e. we called it the "Bumble-Bee") that says "Ranger". To the rest of the military that little arched tab says it all. Be proud of your son for making it through the TOUGHEST course that the Army has to offer and tell him that I said, "Sua Sponte".
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US Air Force Basic Training is perhaps the easiest of all of the services. Just keep your nose clean, do what is asked and you will do fine. Physical Training is part of it, but you will have help along the way. They don't expect you to run two miles in 15 minutes, but they do have a standard to go by and to pass you must pass you physical fitness test. Just tell yourself you can do it and you will.\n Basic is a mind game, in that they are trying to get you out of thinking like a civilian and more like a soldier. It is not brainwashing! Basically just changing your thought process to follow orders and work under pressure.\n You will have harassment, but everybody does. If you feel you are being singled out, you can report it. Also the males are educated against harassment, but some of the few think of themselves as a ladies man.\n  If you do join and are lucky enough to pick you job, try for something in computers or maintenance. If you do it long enough in the service, you have the chance to become certified in the real world and can get a great paying job in the future. Just remember, keep your nose clean and an open mind and you will do great. Good Luck!
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First off, training for any MOS in the Guard is the same as active Army and Reserve.  You all will train at the same place (possible in seperate units, it depends, but with the same cadre).\nGoArmy.com lists AIT for 68W Health Care Specialist as 7-52 weeks. Not exactly helpful.\nhttp://www.goarmy.com/JobDetail.do?id=150\nWhen I was looking to reclass a Recruiter told me that I should expect about 6 months for AIT. Keep in mind that this is in addition to 8 weeks of basic training if you have not done that yet.\nThere are a lot of related MOS's that are shorter listed on that same site. However, there is an important distinction to keep in mind. The 68W is the replacement for 91W Combat Medic, which no longer exists. So basically what it comes down to is if you want to be in a line unit (infantry or maybe MP) and be saving lives on the battlefield or if you would prefer to be back in the rear at a field hospital, or wayyy in the rear as a technician at a major medical center.
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Of course you already have many of the answers.  If you are going to Army Basic Training, then you will take a physical fitness test which consists of push ups, sit ups, and a two mile run.  So of course performing any of these will help you and prevent a lot of soreness early on.  My recommendation is every hour knock out 25 pushups and situps(or whatever you can do).  Most definately start running.  You will probably start off slow in Basic Training.  Most Army standards are four miles in 36 minutes (nine minute miles).  The Army increasingly uses pullups and chinups during physical training (PT).  So you might want to spend a little time working on your upper body strength.  The only other thing I would recommend is squats.  There is nothing better than the feeling you experience in your thighs after doing some lunges.  Walking might be a little painful the next day.  Don't worry it's a good pain, because you are improving yourself.  Don't worry, basic training is as fun as you make it.  We used to follow the drill sergeant around so that he would make us do push ups.  Its just a game.  I will have 23 years this summer and it keeps getting better.  Good luck and congratulations on your decision to serve your country.  I thank you!
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http://www.military.com/ASVAB
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Hi Funny,\n\nIf you check out my profile you'll see that your getting honest answers.  After Lackland he will go to Tech School and not AIT (Advance Individual Training=ARMY).  His tech school will be easier than basic training.  Yes the AF basic training is somewhat easy, but they are making it tougher and longer for the new generation of airman.  Basic is all about discipline and mental strength.  No branch of service wants their members breaking under pressure.  Gotta separate the adults from the children ya know.  As you were told by previous respondants, he may come back tougher, but I guarantee that he will come back different, wiser, and more mature.  More man like and less of a boy. \n\nHis tech school will be easier than basic, but not quite like the normal AF routine.  He's there to learn and they are gonna throw a lot at him to absorb, or they will wash him out.  Don't get upset because you don't hear from him very often.  He'll be maxed out at basic the entire time he's there except for the last two days.  Tech school is spent studying.  He will have some weekends off, so hopefully he will email and call you every so often!  Email is a great thing isn't it!  Most of us didn't have the luxury of instant communication when we went through this.  Had to use snail mail!\n\nAfter tech school he may go TDY (temporary duty) for (I forget what it's called now)?  From there he will be sent to his first duty location.  He will fill out a form (the Dreamsheet), in Basic with his choices of CONUS (Continental United States) duty locations as well as overseas duty locations.  AF members at Randolph AFB in Texas will make the final determination where he goes from there.  Air Force Needs always come first Funny!  I wanted Nebraska for my first duty location, I ended up in Germany!  At least it snowed in Germany.  After Germany I wanted Florida or Nebraska, they sent me to Texas.  And so it goes, but I never had a bad assignment during my entire career.\n\nMy nephew is in the Air Guard.  He went in at 18 years of age.  He made it, but it wasn't easy for him because he had a girlfriend.  You folks are young, and things happen in life.  People change and mature with age, well for most of us that is.  Funny, support him!  Write him everyday, even if it is just a little letter.  He needs to know that you care about him.  Those perfumed letters get us through the tough times because it tells us that we are doing this not just for ourselves but for you as well.  Even if you have doubts about the relationship after he leaves, support him just to help him get through it all. He deserves this!\n\nThe first 3 years will go by fast.  The fourth year will be tough because he'll have to decide to stay or get out.  For some it will be an easy decision, for others a tough choice.  I wish the two of you the best of luck, and welcome you to the family!\n\nOne more thing, don't listen to anyone that says he's going to Iraq!  He will be non-deployable for at least 18 months and probably longer depending on what AFSC he has selected?  You usually need to have your 5 skill level before the unit will deploy you.  Security Forces have some different policies on that as well as Transportation.  But for the general AF population, he ain't going nowhere near boom-boom land anytime soon.
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Mack Bolan contraband?  No, they sell it in the AAFES bookstore.  It is probably a local SOP for OSUT.  This is because the instructors want you to focus on training and integrating into the Army.  You will not have time for much leisure reading in Basic/AIT or OSUT anyways.  But you can read all you want afterwards.\n\nI've read the entire "Ashes" series and most of Pendleton's books (along with several other reading for pleasure authors) while on many deployments from 1993 till now.  I've also read a heck of a lot of professional readings.  Enough to fill a good sized room (and my wife complains about that very room that is full every time we move!).
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It's gonna be tough no matter where you do basic. I did my basic and advanced training at Ft. Wood. The summers are hot n muggy, and the winters are COLD. Other than that, it's six of one, half a dozen of the other. The major factor on how intense your basic training will be is your M.O.S.There'll usually be companies full of engineers, infantry, etc. These bieng ombat related are going to be made tougher by the drill sargeants (usually also of the same specialty of their inductees). The more relaxed occupations, like supply, admin, etc don't require as tough a conditioning. There being no point to making their lives miserable, Basic companies of these students are going to be alot more relaxed.
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good question and the answer is yes\n\nthis from a former army recruiter / active army