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What happens after AIT training Army National Guard?
What Happens After AIT? What is this? After you complete AIT, you will participate in a graduation ceremony signifying your ending of initial training. For those who are in Reserve or National Guard units with no further training required, you will return home and report to your unit for weekend drills.
How long is National Guard AIT?
Twenty-two weeks of One Station Unit Training, which includes Basic Combat Training and Advanced Individual Training. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field at Fort Benning, GA. The skills you learn will help prepare you for any chosen career.
How long was your AIT in the National Guard?
Infantry AIT was also eight weeks. As I once served with a unit that got a lot of National Guard for additional training, most of them had basic, then were assigned to a working unit in their eventual specialty. Some of ours went to a radio section for essentially apprentice training on radio procedures and maintenance.
What happens after Army basic training at AIT?
Once successfully graduated from Army basic training, Soldiers will continue on to Army Advanced Individual Training (AIT) where they will train, in depth, in their specific Military Occupational Speciality (MOS). AIT varies depending on what a Soldier’s MOS is, but here’s a general overview of what you can expect after Army basic training at AIT.
How long is basic training in the National Guard?
Basic training is usually the same for everyone. Eight weeks when I went through. Infantry AIT was also eight weeks. As I once served with a unit that got a lot of National Guard for additional training, most of them had basic, then were assigned to a working unit in their eventual specialty.
How long does Advanced Individual Training (AIT) take?
Advanced Individual Training length varies widely based on Military Occupational Specialty (MOS). For those in OSUT (One Station Unit Training) Boot Camp and AIT are completed at the same location for a total time period. AIT training lengths vary from 4 weeks to over 50 weeks. The shortest AIT is currently Infantry with 4 weeks of training.