Joining The Army (2020) | What To Expect In AIT/OSUT!!

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  • Advanced Individual Training (AIT)/One Station Unit Training (OSUT), is it anything like basic training? What can you expect? Will you get your phones? How about dealing with Drill Sergeants? I answer all these questions and more in the 3rd part of my "Joining The Army 2020" series! You'll be quite surprised at how much of a "culture shock" AIT can actually be! Be sure to comment down below what AIT you'll be attending! Thank you so much for watching and supporting the channel! Give the video a thumbs up and subscribe if you haven't already for more!
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  • @TooMuchMiracle
    @TooMuchMiracle 5 років тому +13

    I’ve been watching a lot of your videos and they are super informative even though I’m thinking about the national guard we all still go through basic transporting the physical and ait

  • @carolinamiranda209
    @carolinamiranda209 5 років тому +17

    Just graduated basic training yesterday and I’m on the way to AIT!!

    • @carolinamiranda209
      @carolinamiranda209 5 років тому +2

      Chess be at the right place in the right uniform at the right time. Literally just do what they say and you’ll be gucci

    • @carolinamiranda209
      @carolinamiranda209 5 років тому +2

      Chess and don’t spend all your money during gold phase bc then you’ll be broke when it’s time to go to your unit. I’m speaking from experience lmao

  • @dwillmarley
    @dwillmarley 4 роки тому +3

    I start basic training in February at Fort Jackson ,I’m pretty anxious to get there and get it over it but I’m still preparing myself mentally being that I have a wife and kids that I’m leaving behind but I know it’s worth it ,for AIT I’m going to Fort Lee , my mos is 92f ,I’m excited and can’t wait ,ps your video was very informative and helpful I appreciate it 🙏🏾

  • @clifordmanuel2447
    @clifordmanuel2447 5 років тому +22

    Im gonna go to FortLWood this month
    jan.28,2019 for my BCT and AIT...

    • @bi0hazard921
      @bi0hazard921 5 років тому +3

      Name: Pvt. Green
      Ship date: 20190611
      Location: Fort Jackson
      Age: 18
      MOS: 92Y
      Status: EXCITED!

    • @ssgtrom9739
      @ssgtrom9739 5 років тому

      @@bi0hazard921 Congrats man... dont give up whatsoever... And dont take anything personal ... the Drills are supposed to fuck with you. Hardest part for me in basic was the Fort Jackson heat... drink water! im being serious...If you dont, you die lol... But its not bad. But again, Great choice, good luck kid

    • @americanmayhem9673
      @americanmayhem9673 5 років тому

      91B
      Basic- Fort Jackson
      AIT- Fort Lee I ship August 13th nervous but ready

  • @leiraacs
    @leiraacs 5 років тому +5

    FT Gordon, I'm so excited about this experience as a whole!!! I'm a 25B

    • @bobdilko7228
      @bobdilko7228 4 роки тому

      I ship out to Basic March 28th then I will be heading to FT Gordon as a 25B as well. How did it go? Was it what you thought it would be?

  • @remyannette
    @remyannette 6 років тому +4

    I stumbled across your videos working a 16 hour overnight shift at the hospital. (Shipping to basic on 10/22/18) Now I’m hooked. Articulate and detailed. Maybe some more female based content too? Already watched the one with Caitlin May♥️

    • @TheBenAllen.
      @TheBenAllen.  6 років тому

      Remy Herrera Thank You so much! And of course I can try and incorporate more female content!

  • @randalbennett2220
    @randalbennett2220 4 роки тому +1

    AIT in mid May as long as Im on schedule, 91B vehicle mechanic. I picked this MOS because I wanna work on cars when i come home so i wouldnt be spending a lot having someone else work on my car for me. Ive always loved cars since I was a toddler and my dad has extensive history with cars as well. In a way I want to learn and be somewhat like him in that perspective. Im really excited!!

  • @sonnyst-fleur9459
    @sonnyst-fleur9459 5 років тому +8

    25U: Fort Bennings
    AIT: Fort Gordon
    Ship date: 07/16/2019

    • @Kevinsteelo
      @Kevinsteelo 5 років тому

      Sonny St-Fleur I just graduated basic from Fort Benning July 3rd and on my way to AIT

  • @michaelsantos6743
    @michaelsantos6743 5 років тому +3

    Fort LWood February 11! Let’s get this shit done ‼️😤

  • @bradleykramer4479
    @bradleykramer4479 5 років тому +10

    I have basic at Fort Jackson but my ait is at fort lee

  • @hildaatchison7189
    @hildaatchison7189 6 років тому +3

    My daughter is at AIT in Ft. Lee and her MOS is 92Y. She will be graduating December 14.

  • @kingtv562
    @kingtv562 5 років тому +4

    Great video you did a good job explaining

  • @lilly7245
    @lilly7245 4 роки тому +1

    My boyfriend just went off to AIT in fort Benning 😭 my clingy ass is trying to hold it all together but it makes me feel better and feel closer knowing what he’s doing :))

  • @ImmigrantB1
    @ImmigrantB1 5 років тому +3

    Basic: Fort Jackson
    AIT (25L): Fort Gordon
    Ship date: 11/04/2019

    • @kingtv562
      @kingtv562 5 років тому

      Black Engineering Student fort Jackson
      AIT (92Y) Fort Lee
      Ship date 2/4/2020

  • @FelipeAugusto1
    @FelipeAugusto1 5 років тому +4

    Heading to FT Sam Houston next Friday but I was told that my class will start only December 6th. Do you know how is the life of holdovers/hold unders? Thanks

    • @TheBenAllen.
      @TheBenAllen.  5 років тому

      You usually just chill and do some details nothing to bad.

  • @dustinlong2202
    @dustinlong2202 5 років тому +2

    92 Foxtrot Petroleum Supply Specialist and I’ll be heading to Ft. Lee in Virginia starting August 2nd 2019

    • @charlesechols9769
      @charlesechols9769 5 років тому

      Dustin Long I’ll be at ft lee in October lol 91b

  • @janaejones8709
    @janaejones8709 5 років тому +2

    My husband graduates next week at Ft. Leonard Wood and the very next day he told me he flys out to Mississippi for AIT. It’s such a different perspective being I was an army brat and I use to say I would never marry someone who would join the army...well he joined the Army National Guard...shouldn’t be so bad. lol I’m kind of hoping he’ll go active now so I can experience traveling the world again. But this time as an adult. I def didn’t care as a child that I got to live in Europe.

  • @czarmartinez3935
    @czarmartinez3935 4 роки тому +1

    Basic is at Fort Jackson and AIT at Fort Gordon. My MOS is 25S but there aren't many videos on it.

  • @jpvstheworld8960
    @jpvstheworld8960 2 роки тому

    Im going to basic training January your videos help me a lot through the recruiting process and preparations thank you so much

    • @veomax1937
      @veomax1937 Рік тому

      Hey bro can I bring food to the room during Ait? Also how can I sneak in food during basic?? Lol I'm fit but at the same time i need the food to fuel my muscles. I'm doing 700 pushups with 20 dips on each set so 700 pushups + 200 dips. Rucking 65 lb for 7.2 miles ,running 7.2 miles, biking 30 miles on average. Pullups 10 sets of average 12-13 reps with 20 pound vest. Will I loose my initial training due to the lack of food during basic???

    • @jpvstheworld8960
      @jpvstheworld8960 Рік тому

      @@veomax1937 depends we’re you going for AIT also the rules and regulations change when new leadership when I started AIT at fort lee I was able to have food in limited amounts when I left the rules did not allow food anymore

  • @JUNGLJVisualz
    @JUNGLJVisualz 5 років тому +4

    Leaving To Fort Benning for Basic in 6 days
    Then Airborne School after

  • @claytonwilson7159
    @claytonwilson7159 5 років тому +3

    14t
    BCT At ft sill Oklahoma and AIT at ft sill also!

    • @drexl45
      @drexl45 5 років тому

      Clayton Wilson, I'm the same MOS as well. Same place and everything.

  • @thomaswalker1395
    @thomaswalker1395 5 років тому +4

    I’m going to fort sill on 20190114 for basic training and AIT

  • @jacobgafford5453
    @jacobgafford5453 5 років тому +2

    Of to Fort Sam Houstin for 68k Lab Specialist! Super pumped I'm hoping that this path can lead me to a med degree in toxicology or pharmacology!

    • @anangelsstar
      @anangelsstar 5 років тому

      Was it hard to get that as a job? I heard anything medical was super hard to get

    • @jacobgafford5453
      @jacobgafford5453 5 років тому

      @@anangelsstar it was pretty simple for me, I scored a 96 on my asvab and my recruiter said pick a job lol. I picked 68k after a couple days of thinking on it. He said it's possible I wouldnt get it but after he put it in he said they would let me do it. So I guess you just have to keep your fingers crossed and score well on your asvab

  • @benfranco915
    @benfranco915 5 років тому +2

    Fort Eustis VA. 15U. Basic at Fort Jackson first coming Jan 16th!

    • @anangelsstar
      @anangelsstar 5 років тому

      Thats what im probably going in as is a 15U or 15N

  • @chayanrodriguez9972
    @chayanrodriguez9972 5 років тому +2

    68W Fort Sill for BCT then AIT Fort Sam Houston

  • @morganbrynrose
    @morganbrynrose 5 років тому +1

    I’m going to Fort Leonard Wood for Basic and AIT on April 15th! 31B.

  • @jennylynmagdalenamunarcand4432
    @jennylynmagdalenamunarcand4432 5 років тому +2

    15R. Fort Jackson for BCT then Fort Eustis for AIT.

  • @andrewradke3048
    @andrewradke3048 5 років тому +1

    FT Benning BCT April 22nd and FT Gordob for AIT on July 7th.

  • @harrisonoputteh4291
    @harrisonoputteh4291 5 років тому +1

    I leave for fort Jackson this Wednesday hooah thanks for your videos and I’m a spc

  • @jacybutler02
    @jacybutler02 3 роки тому +1

    my mos is 12November. i ship for basic 7 September to Fort Sill. AIT at Lenordwood

  • @simbadg13
    @simbadg13 5 років тому +3

    Going to fort Gordon
    25n
    26 weeks dear god help me

  • @heatseek4890
    @heatseek4890 5 років тому +6

    Fort Eustis, 15T shipping out in a month, ive heard nothing but bad things about Fort Eustis 😂

    • @uabum
      @uabum 5 років тому

      Heatseek I’ll also be 15T leaving to basic on the 25th to Fort Jackson and AIT Fort Eustis as well haha. What are the bad things you heard? I’m curious.

    • @jonathanramsey3132
      @jonathanramsey3132 5 років тому

      Awesome man! I ship out in July for basic! Hope to see you around

    • @evansidorowicz9846
      @evansidorowicz9846 5 років тому

      I’m 15T on the bus heading to ait right now as I watch this video.

  • @gavinbooshu4737
    @gavinbooshu4737 5 років тому +1

    Fort Benning for basic
    San Antonio for AIT
    68W leave for basic on the 11th

  • @bi0hazard921
    @bi0hazard921 5 років тому +8

    Name: Pvt. Green
    Ship date: 20190611
    Location: Fort Jackson
    Age: 18
    MOS: 92Y
    Status: EXCITED!

  • @captmaxwell_xplane
    @captmaxwell_xplane 5 років тому +2

    im going to FT Lee 88N but I have to go to Basic in Ft Jackson

  • @Natedoggy81
    @Natedoggy81 5 років тому +1

    Fort Benning OSUT 19k m1 armor crewman, ship date 07/01/2019

  • @kylera9281
    @kylera9281 5 років тому +2

    Ft Eustis , on vbl got 3 weeks until graduation

  • @cynthiaslater7062
    @cynthiaslater7062 5 років тому +2

    Fort Leonard Wood for Basic and AIT...

  • @tytiannacain5906
    @tytiannacain5906 5 років тому +2

    42A Ship. June 18, 19.
    BT/AIT Fort Jackson, SC

    • @qwonstv1
      @qwonstv1 5 років тому

      Tytianna Cain you shipped with my daughter and to the same place

  • @emptynesterprice5145
    @emptynesterprice5145 5 років тому +1

    Hi Ben our son is graduating the 11th and is heading to Fort Eustis.! We are driving him. What kinda living quarters do the have, bays or rooms? Thanks

    • @TheBenAllen.
      @TheBenAllen.  5 років тому

      Not exactly sure, I’ve never been there.

  • @sponge7207
    @sponge7207 5 років тому +2

    So my one question is (and I’m sure I know the answer) are there any cell phones allowed? I ship out to basic on Jan 14 and my MOS is 12N

    • @sponge7207
      @sponge7207 5 років тому +2

      Nvm I just got to the part abt phones lol

  • @cameroncampbell8090
    @cameroncampbell8090 4 роки тому +2

    14G
    Basic: Sill Ait: Sill

  • @dylancooper8455
    @dylancooper8455 5 років тому +1

    Are you allowed to go to a gym or have access to weight equipment? And am I allowed to have hand grippers in the barracks?

    • @TheBenAllen.
      @TheBenAllen.  5 років тому

      Dylan Cooper yes but you would really have to find the time for it since you’ll be very busy!

  • @brycecolvert8860
    @brycecolvert8860 5 років тому +2

    Rookie question, but I don’t ship off to basic until January and everything I’m reading is telling me to pack light, only bring one set of civilian clothes, not to bring any valuable electronics besides my cell phone, so how when you get to AIT do you have more sets of civilian clothes, or things like a TV or a laptop?

    • @TheBenAllen.
      @TheBenAllen.  5 років тому +2

      Bryce Colvert you have them mailed over. Or you just buy more.

  • @drexl45
    @drexl45 5 років тому +1

    I'm an OSUT. Fort Sill for BCT and for my AIT. I'm a 14T.

  • @dannyprincewill9491
    @dannyprincewill9491 3 роки тому +1

    What happens when you fail the ASVAB the 4th time

  • @diego123454325
    @diego123454325 4 роки тому +2

    Does OSUT have the same freedom? Like having your own room and keeping your phone??

    • @TheBenAllen.
      @TheBenAllen.  4 роки тому +1

      Not really, it’s mostly just like basic.

  • @tortilla7122
    @tortilla7122 4 роки тому +1

    Hey I have a question, I skateboard and I know I can’t do that in basic training and am not planning to but the AIT for my mos is 6 months can I skateboard while in AIT?

    • @TheBenAllen.
      @TheBenAllen.  4 роки тому

      If you have free time yeah

    • @tortilla7122
      @tortilla7122 4 роки тому +1

      Ben Allen Ok thank you for responding so quickly.

  • @mr.alexander2560
    @mr.alexander2560 4 роки тому +1

    Got basic at fort Jackson and Got fort lee for 92G🙏

  • @bxndit_1360
    @bxndit_1360 4 роки тому +1

    Currently going to osut at fort benning 11x ,after basic do we transfer to new rooms or stay in the barracks for the whole 22 weeks ?

    • @TheBenAllen.
      @TheBenAllen.  4 роки тому +1

      Same ones i think

    • @bxndit_1360
      @bxndit_1360 4 роки тому

      Oh ok I wasn’t sure on which ones we stay in

  • @ZheeYoYo
    @ZheeYoYo 4 роки тому +1

    Going to ft sam as 68w. At what point would my husband be able to stop by and visit for a bit? I know he would have no problem getting on post because he’s army national guard as well

    • @TheBenAllen.
      @TheBenAllen.  4 роки тому

      ZheeYoYo whenever they give you a weekend pass.

  • @DocStache
    @DocStache 5 років тому +2

    Fort Sam Huston for 68W

  • @Uncleanwiener1231
    @Uncleanwiener1231 4 роки тому +1

    How hard are the written tests in AIT I want to join the army but I’ve always been bad at written tests and stuff like that

  • @bransondewese7194
    @bransondewese7194 5 років тому +2

    Hey Ben, do you have any insight on whether or not soldiers are authorized to wear cellular Apple watches at 68W AIT? Wanted to know before I went out and bought one.
    Also, are there weekend passes at AIT? Was curious to see if I’d be able to attend a wedding.
    Thanks!

    • @TheBenAllen.
      @TheBenAllen.  5 років тому

      Branson Dewese you can definitely have an apple watch, I did! And as for weekend passes not really because you have to be in formation at a certain time everyday at the end of the day on the weekends.

    • @bransondewese7194
      @bransondewese7194 5 років тому +1

      Ben Allen thanks so much man, do you have any knowledge on the kind of backpack I’m able to bring with me?

    • @TheBenAllen.
      @TheBenAllen.  5 років тому

      Branson Dewese all black or all tan would be the best!

  • @veomax1937
    @veomax1937 Рік тому

    What about food can I eat before bed??? I'm fit but food is what fuels the muscles how can I stay in top shape when the food is not much? Can I bring food to the room?? Shipping next week!combat engineer!

  • @jacybutler02
    @jacybutler02 3 роки тому +1

    are you roomed with a battle buddy with the same MOS???

  • @nolancummings6710
    @nolancummings6710 5 років тому +2

    Do you have to be a certain rank to deploy?

  • @johancardenas6165
    @johancardenas6165 5 років тому

    I have OSUT @ Fort Benning should be fun !

  • @davidmonroe3153
    @davidmonroe3153 5 років тому +1

    Fort Benning OSUT July 8th

  • @anangelsstar
    @anangelsstar 5 років тому +2

    Do you know if army aviation has decent promotion rates?

  • @angelc8712
    @angelc8712 5 років тому +2

    My son is in AIT and his bday is in a couple days, what can I ship him? What not to ship? And is it normal not to hear from him since January 25th?

    • @TheBenAllen.
      @TheBenAllen.  5 років тому +1

      Angela Cunningham he’s probably just busy, and just send him like normal birthday stuff!

    • @TheBenAllen.
      @TheBenAllen.  5 років тому +1

      Yes that’s normal and just send regular birthday gifts.

    • @angelc8712
      @angelc8712 5 років тому +1

      Thanks a bunch bud!!

  • @OoRooBecky
    @OoRooBecky 4 роки тому +1

    Going to fort Sam Houston in 10 hours for 68P!!!!

  • @jordanparton1993
    @jordanparton1993 6 років тому +2

    Im currently working as a rescue EMT as a civilian and working with a recruiter to get into the army as a 68w. I was wondering where you're AIT was, how long it was, and if you have any insight for what to ask for on my contract before signing at meps. Id like to work in third world countries and with combat/infantry units and hopefully work with rangers and get my airborne so what questions should i be asking my recruiter? Thanks

    • @TheBenAllen.
      @TheBenAllen.  6 років тому +2

      Jordan Parton so AIT for 68w is at Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio! It was 18 weeks long, and as for going to 3rd world countries and such it all depends on where you’re stationed and if you even get attached for the infantry, you can try putting a base that has a lot of infantry companies on your wish list but if the Army needs you somewhere else then they will send you there. As for what to ask your recruiter as him about bases and which deploy the most, and ask to see if they have the OPTION 40 available, that will allow you to go to airborne school once you finish AIT!

    • @jordanparton1993
      @jordanparton1993 6 років тому +1

      okay so ask for option 40 and ask for the top deploying bases. Whats about RASP school. Are there 68W Rangers? If so is that something i would need on my contract before leaving meps. Since im already an emt i have been told that i can skip the EMT portion of AIT and go straight into the "whiskey" phase is that true or do you know of anyone that has done so?

    • @jordanparton1993
      @jordanparton1993 6 років тому +1

      Also do you know a lot of medics that get stuck doing admin work in like Nebraska because that's where they had room for their job? if so is that common because i'm joining the military to get tactical medical experience for future EMS jobs and i would be really bummed out if i got stuck behind a desk for the next 2-4 years and not utilizing my skills

    • @TheBenAllen.
      @TheBenAllen.  6 років тому +1

      Jordan Parton that is exactly true a lot of people were able to jump right in to whiskey phase, and a yes there are 68w rangers, i want to be able to give you more information about it but I’m not really versed on it, but the recruiters will be able to help you, ask them about rasp i know you can probably get it in your contract because my buddy did!

    • @TheBenAllen.
      @TheBenAllen.  6 років тому +1

      Jordan Parton I’m not gunna lie to you man, I don’t know anything about Nebraska, but sometimes as a medic you will get stuck doing paperwork, it all just depends, but if you work hard and chase after those schools you have a better chance of actually doing the cool combat medic stuff! I personally have had to do both admin and field work it’s just a part of the job and you’ll be doing whatever the Army needs you to do regardless of your job.

  • @juanelo4076
    @juanelo4076 5 років тому +1

    Does this apply to the army reserves too ? Or does it work?

    • @TheBenAllen.
      @TheBenAllen.  5 років тому

      Jua Nelo yes, everyone goes through basic and AIT the same.

  • @amethystkat8724
    @amethystkat8724 3 роки тому +1

    12B Combat Engineer how long is AIT from 19 of July

  • @harliebarranti8041
    @harliebarranti8041 4 роки тому +1

    Great video but way to many ADs

  • @abigaillegarreta3462
    @abigaillegarreta3462 6 років тому +2

    South Virginia

  • @CrazyDropp
    @CrazyDropp 5 років тому +1

    august 23rd, 11B Fort Benning

  • @nigelferreira7669
    @nigelferreira7669 5 років тому +2

    Fort Huachuca AZ 15W

  • @zeustitan1709
    @zeustitan1709 4 роки тому +1

    Jan. 2020 fort Jackson

  • @nuber851
    @nuber851 5 років тому +1

    Fort lee VA 89D

  • @casterdps
    @casterdps 6 років тому +1

    91A Osut at FT Benning. Shipping 11-19

    • @MickeyTuned
      @MickeyTuned 4 роки тому

      CasterdpsTV how was ait where you in bay? or dorm?

  • @laangelsfan
    @laangelsfan 5 років тому +1

    Is AIT hard? Or It's not that bad

    • @TheBenAllen.
      @TheBenAllen.  5 років тому

      Derek Garza its not that bad just be sure to study!

    • @laangelsfan
      @laangelsfan 4 роки тому

      @@TheBenAllen. Oh, Well am probably Gonna be at OSUT if I do Infantry MOS Soon 💪🏻🇺🇸

  • @Veritas_hurts
    @Veritas_hurts 5 років тому +1

    if you say right? one more time

    • @TheBenAllen.
      @TheBenAllen.  5 років тому

      Right, my bad lol

    • @Veritas_hurts
      @Veritas_hurts 5 років тому

      @@TheBenAllen. fuckin wise guy. Steadfast and Loyal my brother

  • @nathanprice9493
    @nathanprice9493 4 роки тому +1

    Fort Huachuca 35G

  • @carlosmarquez3918
    @carlosmarquez3918 5 років тому +1

    Fort Benning 11X OSUT 2/12/19

    • @hanabanana9078
      @hanabanana9078 5 років тому

      Holy shit lol, faster than me. 11X 3/11/19.
      Good luck, bro.

  • @SPCPeeplesSoldier
    @SPCPeeplesSoldier 3 роки тому +1

    Fort Lee 92 alpha

  • @kennethhamblett4792
    @kennethhamblett4792 4 роки тому +1

    hi my warrior brother, I am proud army veteran. I was in army active duty in the late 90s. I was chemical operations specialist. I decontaminated chemical weapons. the weapos mad me horribly diabetic n i'm highly suffering because of it. wish the career counselor at meps let me tell him that I would love to have been a religious programs specialist/chaplain assistant. I was physically n emotionally abused constantly at ft.hood. the veterans affairs is taking good care of me. I wish I was chaplain assistant to help the chaplains, gain experience, because I also wanted to go to university n rejoin military as a chaplain. it would have been interesting, because in that example, I having been previously enlisted, would have been authorized, maybe, to wear my rifle n grenade bars on my chaplain uniform, though I would not be bearing any firearms. oh great regrets I have in life. guess I shall pursue a civilian Christian ministry if Christ helps me through seminary.