There’s 7 classes for 25B AIT Foundations (5 weeks) Software (2 weeks) CCNA 1 (3 weeks) CCNA 2 (3 weeks) Security Fundamentals (2 weeks) CPN (1-2 weeks) Army Net (1-2 weeks) I’m graduating next week so this is how I know and as long as you try to listen and stay awake in class and study, you’ll be fine. Literally only the people that don’t try fail. If you fail a class and fail the retake then you’ll get sent to RTP where you’ll wait who knows how long to get in that class again, wait can be from 2 weeks to 3 months depending on the class. Good luck.
Eric Dean I think the only class that you might be able to skip is probably Foundations if you score high enough on a test that sees where you’re at. If you do get skipped ahead tho i mean then you’ll be waiting for a spot in a class for a while probably so it probably won’t be much of a difference in time you’ll be there. You’ll have to ask around with the teachers honestly or talk to the boss of the campus, he walks around in classes most of the time, and see what they can do for you. They’ll probably let you try to get more certs too. The ones they offered us to take there was the CCENT and Network Plus. But anyway it’s possible to get skipped up but I doubt you’ll skip more than 1 class.
Did you have background in IT? How would it be for someone with no IT experience at all? Do you know any one who passed and didn’t know a thing about IT?
This was really helpful, I just signed and I leave Thursday and Friday for MEPs, I ship out for basic in June 2019, I’m excited to go into 25B. My dad did IT too, he did it in the Air Force, my older brother does IT in the civilian world so I’m super excited to carry on my family tradition.
I just decided I think I’m interested in 25b I haven’t even talked to a recruiter yet but I was wondering if you could give me some insight on requirements to get into IT like a certain asvab score?
I just been assigned the same MOS. Swore in this past Tuesday. I'm excited. Your videos have helped me A LOT!!! I'm 32 (an older recruit) but I feel imma do fine. I've done the research (thanks to your vids, and other) and it seems like A VACATION compared to my life now. Thank you for posting then info!
@@andrewmcneil528so I’m 29 and just graduated basic training, my mos is 25B , being an old recruit wasn’t so bad but you do stand out since majority of trainees are 18 to 24, however you’ll also have 27 and older even 40, so go for it if you haven’t! I recommend it!
@@malachimorgan1440 Not really, but if you want to make the army as a career I don’t recommend you to take this MOS. It’s almost impossible to promote. I had to change to 25Q to be able to promote to SGT.
Yeah I chose 25B and I have no IT experience. But I'm just taking classed in my school to learn at least the basics of computers and networking. This video was helpful in terms of classes and things you do on a daily basis. Thank you
did you do okay even though you didnt have much IT experience? i am trying to learn same as you- basics of computers and networking...but howd it go for you with not a ton of IT experience? thank u in advance i know this post is old figured id take my chances haha
I just picked this job today. So glad I found this video. It helped me out a lot. I'm leaving November 11th to go to ft. Jackson for basic and ft gordon. I'm excited because I live like 15-20 minutes from fort gordon.
Lots of questions for you: Gaming system: Do you recommend bringing a laptop vs. desktop? Once you get to Phase V, can you get around on a longboard, or is it strictly walking everywhere? Can you bring your own pillow or an extra blanket to AIT? After AIT graduation, how soon do you head off to Airborne? If you don't go to Airborne school, do you get time off after graduation before heading to your duty station? Sorry so many. I haven't found much "inside" information about Fort Gordon. Thanks!
@matt ward - thanks for this video! I’m currently an IT guy that is waiting to enlist in the Army (after the corona virus blows over) and I’m considering doing this as my MOS. Appreciate the info!
Thanks for this video. I'm a junior in hoghschool, signing up for delayed entry. I'm qualified for 25B on the ASVAB, and that's probably what I'll pick. Video was very helpful and answered questions I've had for a long while.
Updated as of 2023 Classes -Foundations -Networking essentials -Networking fundamentals (many ppl get recycle in this class) Software -Army Net/Capstone *possible WTX/WTA or FTX (3 days )
Updated as of 2023 Classes -Foundations -Software -Networking essentials -Networking fundamentals (many ppl get recycle in this class) -Army Net/Capstone *possible WTX/WTA or FTX (3 days )
I'm excited for my son on his new career with the army hes excited hes finishing basic training. Is my son said he loves being in the army. My son is 18 I hope he does well. When I joined I was a combat engineer very different very strict at Fort Leonard wood. I hope Fort Gordon does not have too many distractions.
pouremilee Fort Gordon is a huge relief from basic training. Only advice would be to make sure you don’t slack off in class and pay attention / work on and study the material from your room when you have the opportunity. Gladiators lead the way
Hoping to get this mos, I have my compliance a plus already and schooling with a community college for my security plus will be done in 2 weeks. Once I’m done, I’m going to pass my ASVAB. I don’t know if they gonna ask me to take those class again.
I'm already in a training program for my A+ and N+ certs, Was looking into this as a start off for experience but it might be redundant to have to go through another A+ course immediately after obtaining it.
currently at 25b ait, ik alot of people here with absolutely no tech experience. You get taught from the ground up how to do everything, as long as you put in the effort youll pass everything easily
@@zaynyassine9968 160th soar training in at fort Campbell in Kentucky, as a bravo you will mostly run networks, reimage computers and run a help desk for your battalion/company/brigade most likely
Yah you can have electronics as long as you can secure it inside your wall locker, you may also need to sign something stating the value and type of valuable objects you have in case they are stolen.
I’m 29 so it’s been awhile since I’ve been in school. I’m nervous about taking the ASVAB and making sure to score 95 to qualify for 25B. What do i need to study before taking the ASVAB to make sure I get MOS 25B?
I am at Fort Gordon for the 25B courses and will be graduating in two weeks. The class order in this video is incorrect. It is Hardware/Foundations which is 5 weeks then Software which is three weeks. Then it is CCNA1 for 3 weeks then CCNA2 for three weeks. After that there is Security Plus for about a week. Then CPN for about a week then Armynet which is about the same time.
Will i have time to myself ? I want to join 25B but i really want to go to school and earn a degree in military . Is this a job where there are long hours or will i have a “9-5” type schedule ? I dont mind working after a few times a month or will that be almost every week? Pls help, anyone 🙏🏽
At ait you won’t have much time honestly, I’m a 25B right now and about to graduate. Our free time doesn’t usually start till after 1800 or 6 pm formation and the formation could take like an hour too depending on how disciplined your company is and how much info they’ll have to put out. Then lights out is at 2100 or 9pm on schooldays. You actually do get some time on the weekends tho because first formation isn’t until 0900 for us and lights out is at 2300 or 11pm. During that time it’s usually all yours unless you get assigned to do cleaning duties or have to attend some mandatory briefings which happens sometimes. There’s still more formations throughout the day but they don’t usually take much time.
Yes. It'll just take a little more studying for the first class. Most people will have very little to no IT experience. That's why they start with the basics the first 5 weeks.
The best time to study is during your 2-hr long fireguard shifts. Where you literally have nothing better to do than to actually study vs just sitting there.
Is it really possible to pass a CCNA class with absolutely no prior networking experience? I've seen some CCNA test questions and that looks crazy advance. Cisco networking is no joke.
Can you spell out the types of classes you mentioned? like A+ and etc...I'm shipping out in a couple months for 25B, but I barely have any experience in IT...I have 2-3 months free before going so wondering if there's any class I can take or study material/books/online that I can study before going just so I won't be buried with information with no time to study?
Thank you Matt for sharing the knowledge. It is very helpful. My Son is interested in 25D Cyber Network Defender, but there are no vacancies, so his next preference is 35G and 25B. Going with MOS 25 is better to keep his options open for 25D or better, or take 35 G as that is his second preference and vacancies are there in National Guard for this?
I'm confused brah what's your MOS? Your currently my fav army UA-camr. You get into detail and I understand fully. Just curious what's your MOS? And your opinion on 25B. Cause that's the MOS I'm focused on.
What’s the barracks room situation like? One to a room? 2 to a room? 4 to a room? (Had to do that once training in pcola). Also, if I end up doing this training, I’ll be a E5 so do higher ranks get more privileges? And how often or were you allowed at all to go off base for libo? Good informational video.
1. Yes you can and you could have your parents bring it to you one day. 2. You're parent's could visit you every weekend if you want. For AIT though as a 25B you have to wait until you get 5+ privileges to go off post and go home on a 4 day weekend. So you can see them the first weekend but you won't be able to go home for a minimum of 10-11 weeks.
You must return no matter what every day for formation and remain in the barracks till the next day even as a phase 5+ and on a 4 day weekend. Battalion wide policy letter 17. But as Shootermup89 said they can visit you every weekend, my company specifically from the hours of 1200-2000 typically.
Puggy Puggs Yes you do! But I’d suggest going for your certs when you’re in Foundation or Software class or after completing all classes bc once you get to CCNA1-2 and Security, you will not have time to do ANYTHING else but study
If I’m re-classing and going to AIT as 25B. Will I get a different treatment. As in more leniency. Trying to see because when I was going through my OSUT we had reclasses there and they were allowed to basically do anything unless we were training.
Thanks for the video, I really appreciate it. When you get these certifications, can you use them after the military to get a job? Or are they only for the military? Thanks again 😀
I'm on VBL from BCT, I was JW do these military classes transfer to a college credits? 4+ weeks left at Ft. Jackson then to Ft. Gordon to become a 25B.
now that I think about it, AIT at fort gordon was probably one of the most fun times I have had in the army. I was 94e and ended up with a night class after completing a kinda preclass course which took a few weeks. Day and night classes totally random just depended on when you completed the course in the beginning since it was self paced. Though there were rumors about when you should complete the course if you wanted night shift so me and my friends kinda slacked off a bit till that time. Anyways are schedule was like 8 am PT or whenever the day class left for school. Then we had free time till they got back around 4 or 5. Night class lasted untill 1-2 am. Class size was very small compared to days so you did not have much supervision which was great since we could slack off. Man so many day class haters because of all the perks we got just for being night class. Are AIT was 6 months.
What’s the difference between this MOS - 25B, 17C and 35Q? I want a cyber job and I want something that will translate over into the civilian world easily. Right now I’m currently in school and my major is IT with a focus in Cyber Security. I’ve read on the army website that with 17C, after you complete AIT you’ll be able to get your A+, Network+, Security+ Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), CISSP, & CCNA. 25B or 35Q doesn’t specifically say that in their descriptions. So I’m just trying to understand the pros and cons of each of those MOS’s.
I'm in the enlistment process, just want to know what should I bring and what to excpect especially with all thats is going on with the corona virus and such. Would help me alot!
do you go to 25 bravo soon as you get out of boot camp training and how does it work if you're a pc gamer do they have good internet can I bring a desktop or a lab top
Shootemup89 well I guess that's good. I also got airborne in my contract, even though there's no practical use for it in my mos, just wanted to do it, would I go to airborne school before or after ait?
What is this "load up on a bus and go to class"? We marched to class from the baracks every day / night "Back in my day" when I was 72G AIT training there... lol
I’m looking at cyber operations specialist (17c) and my recruiter said that IT was a good starting point. If you know about 17c, does 25b school prepare you for that?
I had a buddy of mine go into that school. It really is hard. Very little sleep. I was just in 68W school and we have little sleep but it’s worse there and like I said it’s a lot harder. But a very neat job
Hi Matt, I am a civilian who works in IT. I have a kid on the way and am struggling with how I will be able to provide for my family. Looking for jobs but not having luck. I have a bachelor's degree in Cyber Security and Computer networking. I don't have any certifications yet but am studying for my security + certification. Is joining the Army a good option for me? I just want to be able to provide for my family.
Hey, I am planning to join this MOS, I was wondering if it was a hard Mos to get into? Do you remember when you went to Meps if they gave you another test for computers?
So if me and my spouse are doing the same job, we'll be in class together? Being able to help each other study? Also, what would be the hours for this job? And as far as a battle buddy, what if we wanted to hang out with our spouse?
I'm leaving for bootcamp October 28th. I enlisted as a 25q multi channel transmission system operator maintainer. Anyway you could possibly tell me about ait for this mos?
There’s 7 classes for 25B AIT
Foundations (5 weeks)
Software (2 weeks)
CCNA 1 (3 weeks)
CCNA 2 (3 weeks)
Security Fundamentals (2 weeks)
CPN (1-2 weeks)
Army Net (1-2 weeks)
I’m graduating next week so this is how I know and as long as you try to listen and stay awake in class and study, you’ll be fine. Literally only the people that don’t try fail. If you fail a class and fail the retake then you’ll get sent to RTP where you’ll wait who knows how long to get in that class again, wait can be from 2 weeks to 3 months depending on the class. Good luck.
What If I already have my entry lvl certs, A+ and Sec+, would I be able to skip intro stuff and work on the CCNA?
Eric Dean I think the only class that you might be able to skip is probably Foundations if you score high enough on a test that sees where you’re at. If you do get skipped ahead tho i mean then you’ll be waiting for a spot in a class for a while probably so it probably won’t be much of a difference in time you’ll be there. You’ll have to ask around with the teachers honestly or talk to the boss of the campus, he walks around in classes most of the time, and see what they can do for you. They’ll probably let you try to get more certs too. The ones they offered us to take there was the CCENT and Network Plus. But anyway it’s possible to get skipped up but I doubt you’ll skip more than 1 class.
Bmb.Jonathan Been in IT 5 years, I guess it's always good to revisit the basics. Thanks for info.
Eric Dean no problem
Did you have background in IT? How would it be for someone with no IT experience at all? Do you know any one who passed and didn’t know a thing about IT?
This was really helpful, I just signed and I leave Thursday and Friday for MEPs, I ship out for basic in June 2019, I’m excited to go into 25B. My dad did IT too, he did it in the Air Force, my older brother does IT in the civilian world so I’m super excited to carry on my family tradition.
Donnie Bell What day? I leave on Tuesday for Fort Jackson. In an 25b Mos.
What type of education required
@Ronnie Carroll can you just leave if you don't like it?
@@Getaneh188 Oh boy.....
I just decided I think I’m interested in 25b I haven’t even talked to a recruiter yet but I was wondering if you could give me some insight on requirements to get into IT like a certain asvab score?
Leaving my combat mos for this mos! Life transition skill!
this just gave me that push to decide this MOS. thank you.
I am leaving the Marine Corps as a field radio operator soon. Will be switching to the Army for 25B.
I’m switching from a 31b
I just been assigned the same MOS. Swore in this past Tuesday. I'm excited. Your videos have helped me A LOT!!! I'm 32 (an older recruit) but I feel imma do fine. I've done the research (thanks to your vids, and other) and it seems like A VACATION compared to my life now. Thank you for posting then info!
mark parker how was the vacation ? Lol
Hey I'm going to be swearing in soon and I am 30. How was you experience as an older recruit?
how so a vacation?
@RKB1989 good to know! I’m turning 39 in a few weeks and a little nervous to be the grandma of the unit lol
@@andrewmcneil528so I’m 29 and just graduated basic training, my mos is 25B , being an old recruit wasn’t so bad but you do stand out since majority of trainees are 18 to 24, however you’ll also have 27 and older even 40, so go for it if you haven’t! I recommend it!
I've been binge watching your videos, but I did not expect you to have a video on 25B. Thank you. It was very informative.
Yepp!
I’ve been watching your videos for a while. And today I selected 25B as my MOS. Thank you for your help.
Was it hard to qualify on asvab to get 25b?
@@malachimorgan1440 Not really, but if you want to make the army as a career I don’t recommend you to take this MOS. It’s almost impossible to promote. I had to change to 25Q to be able to promote to SGT.
Yeah I chose 25B and I have no IT experience. But I'm just taking classed in my school to learn at least the basics of computers and networking. This video was helpful in terms of classes and things you do on a daily basis. Thank you
+Joseph Ocampo You're welcome, and yeah just if you study the topics of the classes you will be good to go.
They'll teach you everything.
did you do okay even though you didnt have much IT experience? i am trying to learn same as you- basics of computers and networking...but howd it go for you with not a ton of IT experience? thank u in advance i know this post is old figured id take my chances haha
I just picked this job today. So glad I found this video. It helped me out a lot. I'm leaving November 11th to go to ft. Jackson for basic and ft gordon. I'm excited because I live like 15-20 minutes from fort gordon.
Kami Vega I go to AiT there in Feb
Do u guys get certification from AIT ???
And how are test? Open book??
What are the asvab scores did you have to qualify?
Great video...very informative ..as a father i now have a idea what my some will be doing....and what he will be learning..thanks
YOURE A LIFE SAVER.
I took this stuff in college so this stuff will come smooth to me
A+ AND CCNA AND security +? That’s a very lucrative MOS
Subnetting is a bit difficult, where it really gets hard is CCNA
You learn subnetting during network+ because your gonna need it during CCNA
I made it to my AIT for 25B. It's a totally different world from basic. I don't know what I expected, but I wasn't expecting it to be so lax.
Delta 551st or Echo 551st? I know HQ CO Alpha 551st should've been deactivated for 25B.
alexis ramirez Delta
@@desertlightning4200 I'm delta 551
Not sure how it is now since Drills are back in AIT.
Ramirez it ain't bad at all, nothing like basic training drill seargents
Thank you for this. I was looking into which MOS I wanted to do having a computer and tech background 25b stood out the most to me.
Thank you for this info!!! This is the only place I have been able to find this info
I'm leaving to Fort Benning on February 11, and then to Gordon in April. I'm super excited and your video helped a lot thank you.
Jamelle Messinger where did you get stationed
Lots of questions for you: Gaming system: Do you recommend bringing a laptop vs. desktop? Once you get to Phase V, can you get around on a longboard, or is it strictly walking everywhere? Can you bring your own pillow or an extra blanket to AIT? After AIT graduation, how soon do you head off to Airborne? If you don't go to Airborne school, do you get time off after graduation before heading to your duty station? Sorry so many. I haven't found much "inside" information about Fort Gordon. Thanks!
I'm just happy I can play my xbox
I'm a former 25V, but there are a lot of similarities between the 2 AIT environments.
luv how im getting my security+ next year since my high school pays for all those certifications
Awesome! Good luck, Sec+ is the fairly tough. It combines knowledge of all the different classes I mentioned.
@matt ward - thanks for this video! I’m currently an IT guy that is waiting to enlist in the Army (after the corona virus blows over) and I’m considering doing this as my MOS. Appreciate the info!
I'm a 25b as well... Fort Benning here I come
Thanks for this video. I'm a junior in hoghschool, signing up for delayed entry. I'm qualified for 25B on the ASVAB, and that's probably what I'll pick. Video was very helpful and answered questions I've had for a long while.
Magik Gaming Same as you man. I'm a junior and I signed up for 25B through Delayed Entry
Magik what you get on the ASVAB?
Updated as of 2023
Classes
-Foundations
-Networking essentials
-Networking fundamentals (many ppl get recycle in this class)
Software
-Army Net/Capstone
*possible WTX/WTA or FTX (3 days )
as long as you try in all of these courses and study, would you be good for the most part?
Updated as of 2023
Classes
-Foundations
-Software
-Networking essentials
-Networking fundamentals (many ppl get recycle in this class)
-Army Net/Capstone
*possible WTX/WTA or FTX (3 days )
How would this translate to different certifications?
What is WTX/WTA or FTX?
You said 5 weeks for the first class and I’m shook😂 I’m reclassing soon and I’m going to a weird 7 week AIT at a random national guard camp
I ship for basic then that in November. I’m ecstatic yet very nervous about all this. Can’t wait to start this.
Excellent video.
Sad to put my days as a 12b behind me...but I’m pumped to reclass into this!
I'm excited for my son on his new career with the army hes excited hes finishing basic training. Is my son said he loves being in the army. My son is 18 I hope he does well. When I joined I was a combat engineer very different very strict at Fort Leonard wood. I hope Fort Gordon does not have too many distractions.
I'm hoping to get this MOS
I’ve finished the 25B course!
Jeremy Brock where did you get stationed as your first duty station?
I am considering 25S ..Thanks for the video
Leaving for fort leonard wood Missouri on March 19th for basic, I'mma 25B wish me luck 😂
Bradley Powers i’m in south carolina for basic
Right now I'm in the 15th signal brigade Delta 551 for 25B loving it so far
I will be going to basic training in Jan then off the 25b AIT. What advice would you have for Me?
What do you enjoy about 25B? How long have you been in so far?
pouremilee Fort Gordon is a huge relief from basic training. Only advice would be to make sure you don’t slack off in class and pay attention / work on and study the material from your room when you have the opportunity. Gladiators lead the way
Delta 551!!! Yessir
Gotta luv the Chef Boyardees!
Hoping to get this mos, I have my compliance a plus already and schooling with a community college for my security plus will be done in 2 weeks. Once I’m done, I’m going to pass my ASVAB. I don’t know if they gonna ask me to take those class again.
15:38 | Bro you got some kind of ghost hovering above you, it's a weird black mass... creepy ngl.
I'm already in a training program for my A+ and N+ certs, Was looking into this as a start off for experience but it might be redundant to have to go through another A+ course immediately after obtaining it.
Did I miss the weekend schedule? Sorry. I have been binging your videos lol. My MOS is 25B, I have to pass MEPS first.
I am leaving the Marine Corps as a field radio operator soon. Will be switching to the Army for 25B.
Thank you for your video is very informative.
Im joining National Guard as a 25b. Will i be able to earn my A+ certification while in AIT?
You will have the opportunity, yes
Me too!
How are you doing now?
You didn't talk about the certification
What if you go into 25b with not much prior technology experience? Like i have no clue how to code
currently at 25b ait, ik alot of people here with absolutely no tech experience. You get taught from the ground up how to do everything, as long as you put in the effort youll pass everything easily
@@Keegalz here i am in fort gordon too lol
@@vietnamtactical oh damn, im leaving in a week now haha, what company you in?
@@Keegalz Echo 551 3rd plt the worst plt😂
@@vietnamtactical thats a fat L bro lmao, im in delta 1st PLT, when do u graduate?
Graduate from Fort Gordon in two days then off to 160 SOAR training. If anyone has questions feel free to ask away!
How’s your job like now what do you do? And did you get stationed somewhere out side of the country?
@@zaynyassine9968 160th soar training in at fort Campbell in Kentucky, as a bravo you will mostly run networks, reimage computers and run a help desk for your battalion/company/brigade most likely
Any books you recommend before going to AIT?
So i have 1 major question, can our family send us our laptops and games from home?
Yah you can have electronics as long as you can secure it inside your wall locker, you may also need to sign something stating the value and type of valuable objects you have in case they are stolen.
Just graduated today 01/31/19 E co 3-60th RIVER RAIDERS!!!! Going to fort Gordon now
If I already have security+ going into 25B do I need to take that class or can I just submit my cert and skip it?
Leave for Benning the 15th of September also a 25b
I’m 29 so it’s been awhile since I’ve been in school. I’m nervous about taking the ASVAB and making sure to score 95 to qualify for 25B. What do i need to study before taking the ASVAB to make sure I get MOS 25B?
how did you go?
I made it to 98.
Damn I got a 115 on mine
Shii I got a 107 and thought that was high
@@ayanreyes1560 please how and sources did you use to study?
I’m going to be in fort Gordon for 34 weeks..
You leaving January? im departing the 28th
Jonah Avery nah, I haven’t gotten through basic yet. I’ll be going on June
Maximus Aurelio oh damn, right on man!
Jonah Avery he’ll yeah!
Bro same I'm leaving for basic on the 7th
I am at Fort Gordon for the 25B courses and will be graduating in two weeks. The class order in this video is incorrect. It is Hardware/Foundations which is 5 weeks then Software which is three weeks. Then it is CCNA1 for 3 weeks then CCNA2 for three weeks. After that there is Security Plus for about a week. Then CPN for about a week then Armynet which is about the same time.
Thanks for the update
Matt Ward it's no problem.
I miss you PG
Yraelc the Unfortunate Executioners?
Joshua Ryan yeah 4th platoon is still going strong
Will i have time to myself ? I want to join 25B but i really want to go to school and earn a degree in military . Is this a job where there are long hours or will i have a “9-5” type schedule ? I dont mind working after a few times a month or will that be almost every week? Pls help, anyone 🙏🏽
At ait you won’t have much time honestly, I’m a 25B right now and about to graduate. Our free time doesn’t usually start till after 1800 or 6 pm formation and the formation could take like an hour too depending on how disciplined your company is and how much info they’ll have to put out. Then lights out is at 2100 or 9pm on schooldays. You actually do get some time on the weekends tho because first formation isn’t until 0900 for us and lights out is at 2300 or 11pm. During that time it’s usually all yours unless you get assigned to do cleaning duties or have to attend some mandatory briefings which happens sometimes. There’s still more formations throughout the day but they don’t usually take much time.
Im very exciting to get this mos! Im already Cisco certified but i would also like to do Sec+ and A+. So this is a good MOS for me
25B going to Benning in June. Wish me luck 😅
Good luck!
Matt Ward thanks matt!
I'm going in as a 25B here pretty soon and I have no experience in IT at all do you think I'd be able to keep up as in not failing courses ?
Yes. It'll just take a little more studying for the first class. Most people will have very little to no IT experience. That's why they start with the basics the first 5 weeks.
The best time to study is during your 2-hr long fireguard shifts. Where you literally have nothing better to do than to actually study vs just sitting there.
Matt Ward the ACG shifts are 2 hours! RIP
Thomas Forman what are those shifts? Just asking because you put “RIP” at the end and that definitely caught my attention haha.
Is it really possible to pass a CCNA class with absolutely no prior networking experience? I've seen some CCNA test questions and that looks crazy advance. Cisco networking is no joke.
Heading to a recruiter in a few hours to talk about becoming a 25b.
I believe they just added a week long ftx after foundations, i think this is going to replace cpn and army net
Can you spell out the types of classes you mentioned? like A+ and etc...I'm shipping out in a couple months for 25B, but I barely have any experience in IT...I have 2-3 months free before going so wondering if there's any class I can take or study material/books/online that I can study before going just so I won't be buried with information with no time to study?
Do you know anybody in 25N? Im wondering what are some the differences in AIT
Hey Matt Ward! I was just curious, are there any study guides you suggest to get a head?
25 N leave in 2 weeks for basic so excited
How was it?! Im a 25 N and i leave in 7 weeks
hey are you expected to pass the certs to get through AIT?
No, you may have the opportunity to take them but they aren't required. Half of my class got to attempt network + but none passed
Thank you Matt for sharing the knowledge. It is very helpful. My Son is interested in 25D Cyber Network Defender, but there are no vacancies, so his next preference is 35G and 25B. Going with MOS 25 is better to keep his options open for 25D or better, or take 35 G as that is his second preference and vacancies are there in National Guard for this?
This mos is 2nd on my list
Out of curiosity, what is your 1st?
Any transitions during y’all time with there? I hope they were left alone lol
Should I be worried if I don't have a tech background going into this mos?
Dont worry about that just do it. You fail do it again
Im still undecided on what mos to get, i narrow my results to
91b
89b
88h
92w
25b
92r
92m
I failed 68w twice so I’m on my way to 25B haha 😂
Bad girl
I'm confused brah what's your MOS? Your currently my fav army UA-camr. You get into detail and I understand fully. Just curious what's your MOS? And your opinion on 25B. Cause that's the MOS I'm focused on.
I'm a 25B!
Shootemup89 what did you get on the ASVAB when you took it? Need info on score needed on AFQT to at least qualify for 25B. I know line score I'm jw
Jesse Holley i scored a 90 and i qualify, if that helps.
Re-classing to 25B. What is it like for an MOST.
Jasmin Fierro how it was be a pre service ait soldier? I might reclass to 25b thanks in advance
What’s the barracks room situation like? One to a room? 2 to a room? 4 to a room? (Had to do that once training in pcola). Also, if I end up doing this training, I’ll be a E5 so do higher ranks get more privileges? And how often or were you allowed at all to go off base for libo? Good informational video.
Bro, you'll be MOS-T, permanent party privalages
2 questions, 1: Can we bring or get out game consoles and laptops shipped to us. 2: How long is it until we can visit family.
1. Yes you can and you could have your parents bring it to you one day.
2. You're parent's could visit you every weekend if you want. For AIT though as a 25B you have to wait until you get 5+ privileges to go off post and go home on a 4 day weekend. So you can see them the first weekend but you won't be able to go home for a minimum of 10-11 weeks.
You must return no matter what every day for formation and remain in the barracks till the next day even as a phase 5+ and on a 4 day weekend. Battalion wide policy letter 17.
But as Shootermup89 said they can visit you every weekend, my company specifically from the hours of 1200-2000 typically.
Thanks for the video!!! Do you have the opportunity to get all your certs while in AIT?
Puggy Puggs Yes you do! But I’d suggest going for your certs when you’re in Foundation or Software class or after completing all classes bc once you get to CCNA1-2 and Security, you will not have time to do ANYTHING else but study
If I’m re-classing and going to AIT as 25B. Will I get a different treatment. As in more leniency. Trying to see because when I was going through my OSUT we had reclasses there and they were allowed to basically do anything unless we were training.
Thanks for the video, I really appreciate it. When you get these certifications, can you use them after the military to get a job? Or are they only for the military? Thanks again 😀
25N ship out in 2 weeks. My AIT is going to be 29 weeks
I'm on VBL from BCT, I was JW do these military classes transfer to a college credits? 4+ weeks left at Ft. Jackson then to Ft. Gordon to become a 25B.
About how far into 25B AIT do you get your follow on assignment ? Airborne , permanent station etc...
now that I think about it, AIT at fort gordon was probably one of the most fun times I have had in the army. I was 94e and ended up with a night class after completing a kinda preclass course which took a few weeks. Day and night classes totally random just depended on when you completed the course in the beginning since it was self paced. Though there were rumors about when you should complete the course if you wanted night shift so me and my friends kinda slacked off a bit till that time. Anyways are schedule was like 8 am PT or whenever the day class left for school. Then we had free time till they got back around 4 or 5. Night class lasted untill 1-2 am. Class size was very small compared to days so you did not have much supervision which was great since we could slack off. Man so many day class haters because of all the perks we got just for being night class. Are AIT was 6 months.
What’s the difference between this MOS - 25B, 17C and 35Q? I want a cyber job and I want something that will translate over into the civilian world easily. Right now I’m currently in school and my major is IT with a focus in Cyber Security. I’ve read on the army website that with 17C, after you complete AIT you’ll be able to get your A+, Network+, Security+
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), CISSP, &
CCNA. 25B or 35Q doesn’t specifically say that in their descriptions. So I’m just trying to understand the pros and cons of each of those MOS’s.
25B you learn A+ stuff, Net+ stuff, Sec+ stuffy, CCNA stuff. Its fairly easy to get the certs after AIT because you were taught it.
I'm in the enlistment process, just want to know what should I bring and what to excpect especially with all thats is going on with the corona virus and such. Would help me alot!
do you go to 25 bravo soon as you get out of boot camp training and how does it work if you're a pc gamer do they have good internet can I bring a desktop or a lab top
So when you take the classes A+ CCNA Sec+; Do you recieve the certs?
Yee
I'm going in as 68 papa(radiology specialist) my ait is 42 weeks I believe. lots of school, can't wait lol
haha That sucks but at the same time, longer AITs are generally more relaxed.
Shootemup89 well I guess that's good. I also got airborne in my contract, even though there's no practical use for it in my mos, just wanted to do it, would I go to airborne school before or after ait?
How does MOS reclass work? Do you join a fresh outta BCT unit or seperate?
Time in service: 4yr,2mo.
MOS:92A
What is this "load up on a bus and go to class"? We marched to class from the baracks every day / night "Back in my day" when I was 72G AIT training there... lol
The 25b barracks are a 20 minute walk to the training building so they just drive
How you doing? Give me some spill on how prior service/reclass prior service treated?
Do you get weekends off when you get stationed?
I’m looking at cyber operations specialist (17c) and my recruiter said that IT was a good starting point. If you know about 17c, does 25b school prepare you for that?
17C is a lot more harder and longer. 25 weeks for phase 1 and 20 weeks for phase 2.
I had a buddy of mine go into that school. It really is hard. Very little sleep. I was just in 68W school and we have little sleep but it’s worse there and like I said it’s a lot harder. But a very neat job
Do you have to give presentations or anything like that?
Hi Matt, I am a civilian who works in IT. I have a kid on the way and am struggling with how I will be able to provide for my family. Looking for jobs but not having luck. I have a bachelor's degree in Cyber Security and Computer networking. I don't have any certifications yet but am studying for my security + certification.
Is joining the Army a good option for me? I just want to be able to provide for my family.
Hey, I am planning to join this MOS, I was wondering if it was a hard Mos to get into? Do you remember when you went to Meps if they gave you another test for computers?
So if me and my spouse are doing the same job, we'll be in class together? Being able to help each other study? Also, what would be the hours for this job? And as far as a battle buddy, what if we wanted to hang out with our spouse?
Is it easy to get promoted in this MOS? I hear that some MOS' are difficult to get promoted in. What do you think?
25B points are pretty high compared to other MOS's
Did you get those civilian certs? if so which ones?
How are the test like. Open book or your have to do a lot of memorizing?
I'm leaving for bootcamp October 28th. I enlisted as a 25q multi channel transmission system operator maintainer. Anyway you could possibly tell me about ait for this mos?
What are weekends like in the Military? Do you get your weekends or do you have to work/have obligations?