AIT training as a 91B (wheeled vehicle mechanic) FT Lee VA

[@martinarreola44]

Thank You for the info. My son is currently at Fort Greg Adams/Delta Company, arrived less than a week ago. Your information was very helpful. Thanks again Darrell.

[@JoaX248]

Hey man Thank You a lot I'm about to get there in a couple of hours to start AIT and watching this was really good

[@alfredobriseno6428]

JoaX Hey how it went ? Im also goin to do that job

[@Naynaysmiless]

This was really helpful, my boyfriend's going there in like 2 weeks and just wanted more information about AIT so thank you! :)

[@darrellhunzinger5527]

Not a problem

[@stevenmajicmike]

@@darrellhunzinger5527 are you out now ? Also what are your thoughts, opinions and experiences on 91P and 91S ? Thank you for everything.

[@dylanhenry2576]

Good description of AIT for 91Bs at Ft. Lee. I was a G mod instructor at the time this video was made.

[@alexdodge2515]

Thanks for making this video, I leave for basic on October 23rd as a 91B. I'm glad to be able to know what the AIT will be like there once I'm done with basic

[@eb9524]

what was it like

[@timbrown8038]

Cool! I was also a 91B back in the early 1980s. Back then it was a Basic Medical Specialist. Field medic. Enjoy your time.😁

[@richardnear4160]

came in as a 52d in 2000, 91d now. worked on trucks also, on the job training. I'm now a 92f SSG in the NY ARNG. 19 years of service so far

[@jailanrayvon434]

Wow, congratulations. Thank you!

[@richardnear4160]

@@jailanrayvon434 I'm retiring this November, 20 years, 11 months.

[@richardnear4160]

I mean 8 months

[@renewalker3404]

Thank you so much for all the info. As a parent, your info helped us alot. I thought it was all school not more physical action. My SIT came from Ft. Jackson.

[@jlsmusic8231]

I’m headed to fort Jackson for BCT next Sunday and fort lee right after. Thank you for the vid!

[@willieb7119]

JLS MUSIC how’d it go? I’m going next month

[@devinhartlaub8221]

I’m about to leave for basic here in 10 days for Ft Jackson then heading to lee (91B) this video definitely made me feel a lot better about AIT thanks man

[@jacobhall6567]

im about to do the same here in a few days

[@EddieLeal]

Mechanic school used to be at Ft Leonard Wood MO. Tests were open book when i went through back in 1992. We slept in open bays. You guys have it nice now. Yes, I'm ancient. And yes we had cars back then. 🤣

[@patrickshaw5849]

Thanks for the video. I’m getting ready to do 91B an this really was great info for what to expect.

[@FakeItalianoII]

Thanks for posting, darrell hunzinger . This gave me more insight of what my grandson went through there at Ft.Lee at about the same time you posted this video

[@darrellhunzinger5527]

FakeItalianoII what was your grandsons name?

[@roneilneptune197]

how difficult is the courses? im going 91b in may i dnt know much about mechanics just need an idea

[@FakeItalianoII]

darrell hunzinger , I'm answering you on your Facebook private message, NOT as FakeItalianoII.

[@jeacarlo103]

Do we get to keep our phones when we get there?? I’m shipping in two days

[@AppleUser]

I love your attitude. Very good. Thank you for this video. It is perfect.

[@derrickleejr4081]

Hey bro, I'm actually gonna be in Fort Lee Virginia after basic training!

[@armytruth6860]

Derrick Lee it's nice the food is good

[@JohnDewh]

I went to ft Lee and it sickds

[@retpozeproduction9409]

Bro what gonna do after the basic training

[@derekrobinson3656]

In 1990 they locked the post down. We arrived on post they took our civies from us. Told us they use to be known as Ft. Leisure and now their known as Ft. Lockup! I was in Mike Co, but staying in Lima barracks’s, 76C10.

[@Rammsteinfan79]

Thank you for the brief. I am heading to Ft Lee shortly, just re-classed to 91B. I'm Prior Service

[@elizabethmace7934]

Hey. I am prior service and going to AIT for 91B. I am wondering what it was like?

[@jezhackett3520]

Re class school is no where near as long and as in depth as the regular school

[@jeremyeaglesmelendez]

Aye Man This Video Is VERY Helpful. I Plan On Choosing This As My MOS For AIT And I Can't Wait For The Experience.

[@lvwrx]

holy hell i had a wall locker and a bunk,shared a bay with 7 other joes, shared a latrine and showers with the rest of the platoon...yall had it made lol

[@jakeeugenio9596]

This is really helpful man, leaving really soon

[@peace196i2]

Thanks for the information man, really helped me out.

[@AndyDaClimber]

I'm a prior service heading to fort lee soon. Gonna tear it up boi I'm here to party!

[@Nghthawkk]

Really informative I am going to fort Lee for 91B as well.

[@juejueb16]

My mos is 91b and I going to fort lee for ait this was really helpful I leave for basic March 22

[@romanlegionary6376]

We went to AIT around same time. I actually going back to be a supply NCO there

[@NgJackal1990]

I was qualified for this mos but I had no knowledge of mechanical stuff. My recruiter kept assuring me that they would teach me at school lol luckily I didn’t pick this job. It would be terrible to be recycled to another job.

[@Nick7380]

Your recruiter is a dumbass AND a dickhead because this is one of the single biggest issues I have with them recruiting new soldiers into this MOS, they assume anybody that scores high enough on that bullshit test with no mechanical knowledge or background can do it an sadly that is NOT the case. If you think AIT is going to prepare you for this MOS you are sadly mistaken, you have to want to do it and you have to want to learn it, plain and simple.

[@AndyDaClimber]

@@Nick7380 true story. I went through the Marines version of Motor T mechanic school with zero knowledge and had a rough time. Real knowledge comes when you are in the fleet.

[@David-wh5wb]

Stephen Kapowski this comment does so much for me at the moment. Thank you man. I got high line scores and my recruiter keeps telling me... “They’ll teach you, you’ll pass” for fucking heli repair 😂😂😂!! Infantry is what I really want and it’s what I’m going to choose for sure now

[@Dread_Pirate_Homesteader]

You can't fail.

[@johnrios6273]

Honestly this video really set my mind to choose 91b

[@armytruth6860]

I am signing my contract next week and I am going in as a 91b and I ship mid January

[@colfury100]

delta leads the way hua

[@coopervlogs__2155]

Leaving for basic January 21st under this mos!

[@carterbucks1912]

good luck at FT Jackson!!! Went there for Split Ops and wasn't that bad met some good people

[@coopervlogs__2155]

Actually changed my mos leaving for leonardwood the 27th 31B

[@finhuckabee1625]

CooperVlogs__ how is it

[@NgJackal1990]

I had no knowledge of mechanics and how it works, I never worked with them before in life. I'm afraid I might fail.

[@alexisgreene5244]

me too, i leave for basic this coming up week.. hopefully it won’t be that bad and that we will learn how to do everything.

[@adangomez5073]

How is guys? I leave for basic after hs grad. And then head off to AIT for 91b as well, any tips?

[@Chinunit22]

Darn it, I be going up to Camp Roberts for Guard training. It probably be different

[@33countyboy]

do you get the first weekend with your family if you show up on Friday

[@ferdinandracsa2067]

Do you reccomended this mos to someone doesnt have any wheeled mechanic background? I am intereted to sign up for this i just dont have a background about it i just wanna learn it and do this mos

[@Nick7380]

Honestly no, but if you want to do it and are passionate about it you CAN succeed it just depends on how much you are willing to put into it like any other MOS.

[@AndyDaClimber]

Went through motor t mechanic school in the Marines with ZERO knowledge and flunked out the first time through. Got re classed and passed the second time and even became class leader.

[@chicodabs710]

i thought you were gona say 5 ounces of weed

[@Theels1118]

Hey! Thanks for a great video! I was wondering if you could tell me how much you got to use your phone and if you or anyone with your MOS got a weekend pass or a chance to see family members. Thank you (:

[@Ragin_Gamer]

what's your training like

[@PedroSanchez-n3z]

Do you keep electronics in the barracks?

[@dennisfaulk977]

Dennis Faulk 52charlie and 91b in us army six years

[@PedroRodriguez-et4vk]

Leaving tmr hoping for good things

[@Kaleabe25]

Do I need previous knowledge about auto for 91b?

[@rj_dakid1356]

Kaleabe absolutely not

[@tonyclifford546]

Keep up the good work everyon!

[@girlo1098]

thanks for this. just a couple of question, how much civilian clothes did you bring with you? also, did you bring your laptop own purchase one from there? thanks so much.

[@darrellhunzinger5527]

I brought 3 sets of civilian clothes with me. And yes I brought my own laptop. I suggest not buying one while your here because they are more expensive

[@motolegend1937]

It sounds easy and sounds pretty chill

[@gd.moorejr487]

Where's the next video guy

[@DatBoiGilly]

How was your testing? Was it stressful or hard? I'm going to be taking my tests but I want to get into mechanics. Any advice?

[@ZombieChopper15]

If you get delta or echo company, you’re gonna have night classes. I’m at delta right now

[@Kid2loW]

Do you get study guides

[@haroldfeumba9216]

Hi bro. I will ship out to ford Jackson next week,then I will be 91b for my ait. Do you think that I will be at fort lee Virginia for ait?

[@lpawulak]

Did you experience being homesick? If so what did you do to lessen the feeling?

[@travisk08]

I failed 92y at and I'm getting reclass to 91b

[@sajolshrestha2738]

hey are there any computer with internet access in fort lee if so can we use it. because i need to enroll in my college when i'm in ait

[@zachv3294]

Did you have prior service in your class if so how were they treated

[@Emperorsgroove]

I go to fort lee tomorrow morning just graduated today! Do we get to keep our phones? Or do they take them?

[@cuzins45]

What made you pick 91b ?

[@thegamingredneck1879]

I'm reclassing from 68W, how different is Lee from Sam Houston? How do I phase up?

[@chilliestsnow7316]

Do they let u keep ur phone ?

[@jacobesquivel6862]

Depends what company you go to

[@ImjustHEREbroChill]

I'm about to go to basic at Fort sill. then I go to fort Lee for 91B so I'm pretty excited. how does wearing your acu off base work like going to the mall or whatever, are you aloud to?

[@darrellhunzinger5527]

No you can't wear your uniform off base at all. During basic your not even allowed of base and you have zero freedom but at AIT you can go off base you just have to wear regular civilian clothes

[@mw3wingman138]

BrandonBofThe 843 how do you like the job that’s going to be my mos I go to bootcamp in 10 days

[@bignickaguilar4844]

Can you change your mos when reenlisting time comes around?

[@adangomez5073]

Yea, if anything, talk to your recruiter

[@legiongamers99]

I took autotech in highschool. Learned things like engine repair and light maintenance. Some breaks and suspension. Will I do good in 91b AIT if I have this knowledge? Any information will help. I hope to start enlisting in a week or so but I wan't to be sure that I can go in a graduate AIT. Thank you for anyone who can answer my questions.

[@JamesSmith-yh9ze]

I don't know if your still in ait but I'm a 91h (track repairer) do you know anything about them there? I can't find anything on ait there at Fort lee

[@sandiego-yg9jx]

I'm thinking about picking this job its available for me,should I do it?

[@lucasnortham9514]

I’m enlisting next may I’m working out every single day I run a Heavy Wrecker here locally and have been around heavy equipment my entire life I wake up at 4 in the morning every day and have for the past 3 months what advice do y’all have for me?

[@jacobesquivel6862]

It’s easy here

[@taylorpalmer8351]

Thanks for the video Question: did y'all get or when do you get weekend passes? Are you allowed to stay off post overnight?

[@darrellhunzinger5527]

Taylor Palmer after week 4 you get weekend passes

[@robertweber2240]

I'm reclassing to 91B and shipping back to ft Lee for ait. What's it like for prior service or as an MOS-T?

[@darrellhunzinger5527]

Robert Weber they pretty much get to do whatever they want. They can drink wear civilians daily and pretty much whatever. You'll enjoy it

[@Roh-c8e]

I thought they brought in Drill Sergeants back at all AITs?

[@AndyDaClimber]

Im here now as an mos-t. I get trashed every days. Hard liquor is your friend here. Also, don't call the drill sergeants admiral they get angry lmao

[@esdrasmacias3113]

How much time do you have to do in 91b?

[@ppa1983]

How much auto mechanic skills do really learn from 91B AIT? What do you learn? How much actual hands on? do you learn how to change time belts, brakes, alternator, engine swap?

[@Nick7380]

I can't speak for the curriculum now as its changed from when I went thru but I do know at the very least you will learn how to use the manual which is a very important critical skill but do not expect them to do your job for you some old school guys won't like me saying this but they know its true (Army TMs are not always correct) this is why its important to learn how to think outside the box an use your greatest asset (your brain) which they will not teach you in AIT. When you first get to your unit you will more than likely be put on the service line (if your leadership is smart) this is the best way IMO to learn the equipment an how it works an this is your opportunity to LEARN LEARN LEARN.

[@genericautovlogs9484]

So im leaving Fort Sill to come to Ft Lee, I’m wondering if there are formations for chow and linen & all that stuff. Also when you come in as Phase 4, are you allowed to keep your phone secured in your room or are they strict dependent on what Company I’m with?

[@darrellhunzinger5527]

Generic Auto Vlogs Generic Auto Vlogs there is still a formation for chow, but linen there is not. You can do laundry whenever you want. And no the phases restart. And nope I’m pretty sure everyone can have their phones but you just can’t bring it to class or in the chow hall. So after classes everyday you can use your phone or laptop or tv and x box or whatever you want. After classes you’re on your time to do whatever. As long as you are back and ready and cleaned up for final formation/bed check

[@danteclark983]

hey I just recently enlisted as 91b and I have about 8 months until I ship out. I was wondering is there anything I should focus on preparing for?

[@randyholland1099]

do you keep your phones?

[@a.9913]

Randy Holland did you keep yours?

[@albertotrujillo6064]

Will working in 91B allow me to be a mechanic in civilian life?

[@matlockfit9149]

can you go to the gym after the duty day there?

[@joselinemusic]

did you ruck at all?

[@Hallowtimes]

Over all how long is it ?

[@yahboyelias0]

hey man im leaving to basic in November im a 91B after basic is it all classes? and do you work on vehicles at all? and about how many times?

[@darrellhunzinger5527]

No it's not all classes. It's about half and half. You will be in the classroom for about 2 days then you will be out in the shop working on the truck for 2-3 days. But yes we do work on trucks at least 3 days a week. You will continue the process for 10 weeks then the last 2 weeks you will be out in the field doing hands on training in real life situations

[@quintoncordova2747]

Yooo I'm graduating from Fort Jackson after VBL and headed to Fort Lee for AIT tryna be a 91B and I really really wanna know what the gym situation is like there? Like are the gyms nice and how nice and when do you really get the free time to go workout by yourself and get those gains??

[@darrellhunzinger5527]

Quinton Cordova the gyms are tiny. Like there's a bench press a few dumbbells and a squat rack that's it. You can workout everyday if you wanna after school is over.

[@thetroll8822]

darrell hunzinger what about like bringing TVs or ps4? are we allowed to? should they be shipped?

[@roush3836]

Phone privileges?

[@alexfischer0]

I just got to ait yesterday I'm on my weekend pass with my family. they haven't told me any info. besides my room number and that's about it. do I get a welcome here, here's all your info brief on Sunday or monday?

[@darrellhunzinger5527]

What company are you in?

[@alexfischer0]

bravo

[@darrellhunzinger5527]

Okay I'm in Alpha I have 2 weeks left here but yeah you'll probably get all that breif stuff Monday and you'll start school wendsday it goes by fast so don't be worried about a thing it's nothing like basic you will have lots a fun and freedom. Good luck

[@alexfischer0]

In my orders it said alpha but then when I got there they changed me to bravo

[@darrellhunzinger5527]

Yeah it's the army things change at the last minute all the time

[@joshuahernandez859]

did you do your BCT at fort Jackson?

[@darrellhunzinger5527]

Joshua Hernandez no ft sill

[@masternater1993]

I'm debating on enlisting and doing 91b or just going to community college to be a diesel mechanic what do you think

[@darrellhunzinger5527]

masternater 199 i would say do both? And having military on your resume is just a huge bonus! I’d say go to 91b school and enlist andthen go to college

[@Nick7380]

You will definitely be more appealing to contractors with a tech school background after you get out an you will learn ALOT more considering that most tech schools for diesel technician is 18 months give or take while the 91B school is correct me if I'm wrong 9 or 10 weeks?

[@taekwondobro]

Two questions, how long is the total AIT, and I have no mechanical maintenance training, should I do this?

[@AppleUser]

The training will be about 12 weeks long, give or take. It will start off with, "This is a screwdriver....." you will be fine.

[@samonewelcome3129]

Were the test open book?

[@jacobw.4911]

Samone Welcome some if not most are

[@vce.john1734]

I have two questions if I join 12n what ft do I go to and second question is if anybody join wheeled mechanic do everybody go to ft lee?

[@worldsremixed712]

Can you get a CDL through being this MOS?

[@darrellhunzinger5527]

Worlds Remixed yes you can

[@worldsremixed712]

How does it work? Like you walk up to your C/O and say I want my CDL? And do you work on the deuce and a half's in this MOS?

[@Nick7380]

Yes technically you can however you will more than likely will have an automatics restriction on your CDL which could limit your hiring potential. I would suggest going thru an actual truck driving school to get a class A with all the endorsements as you'll learn how to double clutch, back, an handle a rig-the GI bill will pay for the school so you really have nothing to lose.

[@connorwhiteman1933]

Any ruck marches?

[@debracallahan2573]

Hopefully not

[@Nick7380]

So I will offer some insight into this MOS for those of you who are either about to enter training or are thinking about picking this MOS, I have over 15 years into this job an I still do it as a civilian as a contractor an as a reservist so I will give you the honest gritty details. As like any other job in the Army you will either love it or hate it an that mainly depends on how much skill you bring in from the outside-if you have absolutely no mechanical inclination whatsoever, you will more than likely hate it because you are probably going to struggle. If you've turned wrenches before you will be better than most but don't let that go to your head-you are not working on your 82' Camaro you are working on some of those most expensive an complex systems an if you don't pay attention YOU WILL FUCK SHIT UP. The Army's idea with this MOS is that if you can read a manual you can fix anything in the Army, which I'm sorry to say is complete BS-because they expect your squad leader to hold your hand and teach you everything you need to know an sometimes that just won't work in your favor. The greatest skills you can learn in this MOS is to be a self sufficient soldier, taking your time, paying attention to detail, USING COMMON SENSE, and being a sponge for knowledge. If you are one of those guys that thinks he knows everything and doesn't want to listen to people YOU WILL FAIL AT THIS JOB. I could go into more detail but I won't-if anyone has anymore questions feel free to either comment here or just pm me.

[@ISLA0814]

Stephen Kapowski, I'm thinking about being a 91b. I did automotive in school. After i graduate high school I'll be off for BT. Is ait for 91b worth it to go through? Will you learn more things? And does it benefit you a lot for outside civilian jobs?

[@Nick7380]

Consider this Patrick, most Diesel Tech schools are anywhere from 18-24 months long, 91B training is 13 weeks, which do you think you're going to learn more in? 91B schooling will do nearly next to nothing for you on the outside unless you want to try an get a contracting job working on military vehicles but that will mainly depend more on your experience than your schooling. Most of the good money for this MOS is on the outside in contracting an DOD positions but you will definitely need to add as much as you can for schooling (military and civilian) while you're active to benefit from it.

[@ISLA0814]

Stephen Kapowski thanks that helped

[@castergutierrez1310]

i’m interested in being a 91B, i’m a senior in highschool and the only prior knowledge i really have is that i’ve taken 2 years of auto shop. do you think that will be sufficient and that i’ll be able to make it ? ive never really worked on cars outside of autoshop in highschool but i do very much find interest in working on cars

[@erminegash8977]

Appreciated

[@johngalarza6399]

How many times or days you can have your cellphone?

[@darrellhunzinger5527]

John Galarza you have it everyday

[@armytruth6860]

John Galarza you have your phone everyday but you can't have it on you only on free time

[@armytruth6860]

Manoj Viswakarma what ???

[@damiangessner9985]

Can you smoke during ait.

[@darrellhunzinger5527]

Damian Gessner.. when I went you could, not during school hours though. Only on personal time and same without dip. But these days there is so much vaping and such I’m not sure what the rules are anymore

[@jamesstacy4959]

what did they make you report in ocps or Asus

[@darrellhunzinger5527]

James Stacy whatever uniform you have

[@joshuahernandez859]

Thanks for the info, did you take you cell phone and laptop with you to BT?? or did you get them sent to you after when you got to AIT? also what Cell phone provider has the best service out there?

[@darrellhunzinger5527]

I am a split op. So I went to basic last year and now I'm at AIT so I brought everything with me to AIT but I Wasent at basic right before it id say have a nailed to you and there's not much service anywhere with any carrier here man. It's an army base they purposely do that so you will have to buy wifi

[@joshuahernandez859]

+darrell hunzinger how mutch dose wifi cost ?

[@darrellhunzinger5527]

It's either $30 a month for the regular wifi or $50 for fast wifi I reccomend getting the $30 one because I've tried both and there is no difference between the 2 so they both are the same speed and allow you to do the same things. Also try and save as much money as you can here. Your gonna be allowed to buy lots of things and spend lots of money but try and save it trust me the stuff here isn't worth buying

[@gerssonb9456]

everyone who hasnt gone pay attention in class, i get FNGs all the time not knowing anything

[@sajolshrestha2738]

R there computers in fort lee and WiFi too If so can we use them

[@jacobw.4911]

sajol shrestha I’m a 91B and I graduated from Fort lee late December 2018. Each floor had a computer lab which you can access anytime you are not busy. And when it’s not lights out

[@RegulatorXIII]

great this POG shit is gonna piss me off

[@frankrivera-cortes3887]

Regulator XIII I don't believe POG shit is bad or wimpy, really. Everyone contributes in a way.

[@loganjager7860]

Can ya bring your truck

[@cameronwilliams9783]

This is for the army yes?

[@darrellhunzinger5527]

Cameron Williams that's right!!

[@Doc-Sha]

How is F Company? Strict?

[@eliaslinares1601]

Shaheed Hughes im in delta and foxtrot company is pretty chill just keep your discipline

[@colfury100]

Elias Linares delta leads the way hua

[@eliaslinares1601]

Generalissimo go Ordnance!!!!

[@tnadia34]

would you suggest buying a car?

[@darrellhunzinger5527]

You can't have a car here.

[@jackpolakiewicz6836]

19 days and I go to fort Jackson for basic. Then Im off to Lee after. Yes im aware of what my name says lol