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Army to extend OSUT for Infantry Soldiers
Posted on 7/2/18 at 4:50 pm
Posted on 7/2/18 at 4:50 pm
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First time in 44 years that the US Army has made such a major change to the One Station Unit Training method for training infantry Soldiers.
Basic Training and Infantry AIT extended from 14 weeks to 22 weeks, starting THIS month.
The Fort Polk Guardian article is on page 4
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Lead article is about a 10th Mtn Div NCO who lost both of his legs in combat during the deployment overseas. The unit recently returned to Ft Polk.
First time in 44 years that the US Army has made such a major change to the One Station Unit Training method for training infantry Soldiers.
Basic Training and Infantry AIT extended from 14 weeks to 22 weeks, starting THIS month.
The Fort Polk Guardian article is on page 4
LINK
Lead article is about a 10th Mtn Div NCO who lost both of his legs in combat during the deployment overseas. The unit recently returned to Ft Polk.
This post was edited on 7/2/18 at 6:00 pm
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Posted on 7/2/18 at 4:52 pm to Champagne
Must be taking all the girls a little bit longer to get through.
Posted on 7/2/18 at 4:52 pm to Champagne
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from 14 weeks to 22 weeks
I'm in now. The length of 14 weeks kept me from signing up before, now they are getting to where I feel more comfortable.
Posted on 7/2/18 at 5:08 pm to Champagne
BCT is changing across the board by August cycles. Sick Call and CBHS appointments are going to be through the roof.
This post was edited on 7/2/18 at 5:12 pm
Posted on 7/2/18 at 5:11 pm to Champagne
The military and all their damn acronyms. Doesn't it get exhausting?
Posted on 7/2/18 at 5:12 pm to GeauxxxTigers23
The Fort Polk Guardian weekly's article on this topic implied that SecDef Mattis himself is responsible for implementing the change. The change was on the table for years as something that might be done, but, apparently, Mad Dog Mattis came along and said, "Our infantry must become more lethal in battle, so, make this happen."
Posted on 7/2/18 at 5:12 pm to Champagne
Back in the day. When it was hard.
Posted on 7/2/18 at 5:13 pm to Champagne
Should extend initial training for all combat arms MOSs.
The idea of just giving basic knowledge then picking up the finer points at the unit was flawed from inception.
The idea of just giving basic knowledge then picking up the finer points at the unit was flawed from inception.
Posted on 7/2/18 at 5:14 pm to Wolfhound45
Surprised it’s a color photo
Posted on 7/2/18 at 5:15 pm to Wolfhound45
Nice pic.
Are you SURE that OSUT for infantry was more difficult back then? One thing's for sure, it was eight weeks shorter back then.
Eight extra weeks of being in the training unit seems like "harder" to me. As you know, being in a training unit is usually unpleasant.
Are you SURE that OSUT for infantry was more difficult back then? One thing's for sure, it was eight weeks shorter back then.
Eight extra weeks of being in the training unit seems like "harder" to me. As you know, being in a training unit is usually unpleasant.
Posted on 7/2/18 at 5:16 pm to Champagne
It’s the Army. They’ll frick it up.
Posted on 7/2/18 at 5:16 pm to Lakeboy7
The other combat arms are considering what you propose -- extending OSUT.
Posted on 7/2/18 at 5:18 pm to Wolfhound45
Why are random Joes in Bs while everyone else is in As?
Posted on 7/2/18 at 5:18 pm to GeauxxxTigers23
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It’s the Army. They’ll frick it up.
Yeah, I don't think so. This Army's been at war since 1990, so, that makes for LOTS of experienced commanders, planners and operators.
And let's not pretend that the USMC is perfect. We know that they make their share of mistakes.
Posted on 7/2/18 at 5:18 pm to Wolfhound45
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Back in the day. When it was hard
Army??? Hard???
Posted on 7/2/18 at 5:19 pm to Champagne
It was 1981. We did not do combatives or the bayonet course. And it still kicked my narrow butt. Cannot imagine bumping that up to 22 weeks.
Posted on 7/2/18 at 5:19 pm to Champagne
All Army basic training is going to be longer and tougher. There is no considering, it's happening next month.
Posted on 7/2/18 at 5:20 pm to TigerFanInSouthland
Oh look. It is the junior partner of the U.S. Navy.
Posted on 7/2/18 at 5:20 pm to Champagne
I went through OSUT at Ft Benning, GA's Sand Hill, Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion/54th Infantry Brigade. I arrived at Fort Benning on Aug 18, started Basic Training on Aug 27, finished basic on Oct 30, started AIT on Nov 1, graduated AIT on Dec 3rd.
It was long enough. Closest experinence to prison I'll ever have (hopefully).
I feel sorry for those who have to endure 22 weeks.
It was long enough. Closest experinence to prison I'll ever have (hopefully).
I feel sorry for those who have to endure 22 weeks.
Posted on 7/2/18 at 5:21 pm to El Campo Tiger
quote:The Sand Hilton
Sand Hill
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