Can You Go Home Or Have Family Visit During AIT?!?

AIT is a little tricky but if you are in the later phases and fill out the packets anddd you don't get in trouble then you should be able to do both of these things.
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On the bus to Fort Jackson. Wish me luck.

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[@barbsoucek3048]

Matt you have been such a gem. My son started at Fort Sill sept 18. And I've spent so much time watching your videos, they have been great comfort and I thank you so much for sharing your wealth of knowledge. I miss my son so much and you have helped because I just dont know what he is going through. God bless and thank you. 🇺🇸

[@masterauron5]

I'm at fort Gordon for AIT right now. We have the option to leave for 2 weeks during the holidays. Our families can visit us here. If your family visits here, you may be restricted to certain things if you are a phase 4 soldier. Phase 5 and phase 5+ soldiers have a lot more leeway.

[@cosettejaquays4975]

Thank you for this video! One of my biggest unanswered questions. My AIT is a year long and I was really nervous about not being able to visit my family.

[@theboshow9697]

He probably got something like practical nursing specialist or EOD

[@mattwells7599]

I’m 11B , you’ll get a family weekend at Benning before the infantry portion of OSUT. My brother repairs NVGs, he went to Jackson and then Gordon for AIT. They allowed us to come visit him whenever he got done with the school house. Gordon was very relaxed.

[@gmed9532]

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[@yia29]

Matt! Thank you for this! I needed this! Leaving for Fort Lost in the woods then to Fort Gordan as a 25B!

[@patrickbranch9001]

Same I leave in July

[@roan1678]

Im shipping out to Fort Sill, Ok. today Matt. Thank you for your content! Keep up the good work!💚👍

[@KennaBVB2128JR]

We'll be there together!! Graduate at different times but we'll be there at the same time eventually haha

[@voo-doo_guru9568]

The wind never stops blowing on Sill...and it's probably going to be cold. Lol I got there at the end of January and that was the only thing that made basic hell. Everything else was nothing. Good luck and don't quit.

[@roan1678]

@@voo-doo_guru9568 thanks👌

[@joshlabelle4232]

Good luck!

[@cosettejaquays4975]

Good luck! I will be there in June :)

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[@KennaBVB2128JR]

Eyyy this is a good vid! Heading to MEPS today and shipping out in less than three weeks to Ft. Sill. Thanks for the vids man!

[@mcoleman6893]

Hello there! Wanted to say thank you for serving. If it all works out for you, this will be a great adventure. Also, it seems that you will be doing basic training during the holidays. Yikes! God bless you and stay focused.

[@mcoleman6893]

@Israel Cardoso After basic, that week is more valuable than gold. Enjoy!

[@michaelz7683]

Good luck. What mos?

[@KennaBVB2128JR]

@@michaelz7683 15E. I swore in today at MEPS!

[@Theregoesjt]

I leave to sill on the 22 for 14T

[@gxblin_slayer]

Thanks for the info dude. Heading to Ft. Benning next month for BCT.

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[@TheGamemasterdave]

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[@johnnymahsrow7704]

I didn't have the luxury of taking basic at one place and ait at another. I took both at Fort Sill and it was soo long. From the first week of July to second week of October, 1977.

[@marcushall509]

Shipping out in 13 days. Thanks Matt your videos have helped me out a lot.

[@marcushall509]

@Israel Cardoso Fort Jackson

[@marcushall509]

@Israel Cardoso good luck

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[@liveinfear707]

I leave for basic at fort Jackson November 6th its going to be one hell of a fun time💪🏼🙏🏽

[@theblvckapee1675]

Shipping out to Ft. Jack on the 23rd of Oct I really watched all your videos thanks so much for the knowledge !

[@masterauron5]

Graduated there on the 6th of September. Just remember that reception is harder than basic training. If you make it through reception, you most likely will be fine at basic. Its mostly mental.

[@sailalehtonen1412]

Nice video and thanks for the info

[@Scorpio.Iamher.]

So after AIT and you start working does your freedom change? In other words, are you freer to leave the base for the weekends or go visit your family or do all the rules still apply even after graduation?

[@devinallen4708]

For your leave days do weekends count too? For example say I'm in fort eustis and I want to see someone from home for like a weekend once a month or have them visit me another couple weeks, could I use one leave day Friday and come back Sunday? If we get 2.5 per month (Reason I'm asking is my AIT is going to be around 26 to 30 weeks long)

[@dnuts206]

Ft Eustis seemed like it was mainly what company you were in and pt scores. Got gold pass fast. Was sleeping off base on weekends with a few weeks

[@andrewking3358]

Matt, do you have any knowledge on paternity leave or temporary leave for the birth of a child during AIT? I’m still processing through MEPS but that’s a big question for me and my wife.

[@novalenedailey-payne4151]

What about if you just want to go off base for the day on the weekend but come back before roll call? Do you still have to use up a leave day?

[@kailanimccaffrey6857]

Thank you!

[@yolkimoronta5076]

Can you tell what is the type of fighting style you learn on the army and hand to hand combat?

[@morkare8265]

I know a few other guys had this question, but what about AIT during Christmas? You hit on Thanksgiving, my recruiter said during AIT we get just about 2 weeks off during Christmas to go home and visit family. Is this true?

[@ellisf.1172]

Great stuff man!! Can you do a video on “Holiday Block Leave” for Christmas?... Many of us will be in Basic during Christmas, and there’s not much out there explaining the leave, how long, etc...

[@marcushall509]

I would like to know more about this as well. I will be in basic during this time.

[@droidmagic7]

So for me I graduated December 14,2017 from fort Jackson. Leading up to graduation they had gave us an option to take advance pay so that we can purchase our tickets from fort Jackson to home. And then home to our ait. Of course the army will always get its money back. They lended us about 1k to buy our tickets. My leave was for two weeks and then I left to AIT. If you’re not graduating anytime soon by the time Christmas comes around then you’ll still be able to go home but you’ll just come back to basic wherever you left off. Which to me is harder because you might end up getting home sick or missing the things at home. Feel free to ask me anything as well. I’m a year and 3 months in service.

[@droidmagic7]

Ellis Ferrer ^

[@ellisf.1172]

jobreezytx thanks for the reply! I am shipping 11/20 to Fort Jackson. Do you have any idea how long we’ll be home for? Also, do we still get that advance to purchase tickets or do we have to buy them on our own since we’re going to be in basic?..

[@droidmagic7]

Ellis Ferrer I strongly believe it’ll be two weeks since that’s how long my break was. And while I was leaving a lot of other soldiers who had barely started or were almost a month in were leaving home as well. So 2 weeks I’d say. You can buy the tickets yourself or take the advance pay. I would imagine they’d offer the advance pay since we have people who join the army at 17 or 18 and might not have worked a day in their life. The DS will most likely bring up the topic

[@nukethagoat9713]

Hey when during AIT do you find out where your duty station is going to be

[@JohnSmith-ks7fv]

For the leave days, do they expire if they aren't used like jobs that give vacation time?

[@Dr4gon2000]

Now, what I really want to know is how about insoles for combat boots?

[@spencergoddard8534]

Can you wear your uniform if you're flying home after completing AIT if you're in the National Guard? If so, which one?

[@NateAmado]

This is great! Exactly the question I had but hadn’t known the answer to after watching several dozen videos from you and others on the Army. My fiance soon to be wife will have our van and kitties and hoping she could stay near Ft. Jackson and visit me while there.

[@aboogietime]

No visits during basic training. Only AIT.

[@NateAmado]

@@aboogietime Thank you! I figured none for basic, just wasn’t sure how often or how easily during AIT. Figured maybe just on the weekends? And is she able to come on base after she gets her military family ID, or do I have to go off base?

[@joshlabelle4232]

I'm super ready to leave. I leave next Monday to basic. My basic and AIT combined is only 24 weeks.

[@alexdodge2515]

Thanks for this video, I was wondering about this. Also, what headphones are those behind you on the shelf?

[@emmaw9981]

I love how the 10 week AIT was considered longer. My boyfriends is 52 weeks

[@keondricpaigg7375]

emma w Nuke school for the Navy is like 2 years.

[@anuskarlama5736]

My ait is 7weeks

[@las7739]

Hello. Can you visit someone if his AIT is only 8 weeks? Also,is it possible to rent a room in a hotel on post when visiting?

[@melairendon9204]

Thanks to your video's...

[@danielbrian8019]

Hey , sir some ppl wana know if reserves can live on or off base with the parents I guess miltary houseing?

[@sammysosa3436]

If someone who is in AIT leaves the base during the weekend but does not make it back in time, will there be punishment? If so what would be the punishment?

[@Ray-lf5jv]

is it possible to switch from active to NG within your first contract

[@kotagavin2955]

If you go to BCT during a holiday period, do you get leave?

[@theflamingpotato1939]

love you content

[@nungacynderilla5095]

Please my husband AIT is 91b, I think is 13 weeks, in what week number would I be able see and visit him during AIT??

[@reillyinhd9908]

On a bus to fort Jackson right very nervous hope I can make through basic with no problems.

[@theboshow9697]

ReillyINHD you will get either an upper respiratory infection or pink eye, you don’t want to go to sick call unless you feel like you have to. If you say you have pink eye they will ask if you are having any allergies and if you say yes, they will give you a shitton of ibuprofen. Drink drink drink lots of water, my battle buddy’s tell me that so many people dropped because they didn’t drink enough water. Drink in between 2-4 camel backs a day.

[@nathanielwarren9406]

Does it have to be related family or can friends visit too?

[@gabrielbrokaw2194]

Be warned. Fort Lee Quartermaster soldiers were in the process of having all off post pass revoked permanently.

[@alexacabello9625]

Did they do this? Im going to Fort Lee :(

[@JackieJade07]

My husband goes to AIT soon, when will I know his AIT graduation date?

[@iT3K]

For 25B are the certifications transferable to civilian life? I was told they are and from what I have looked up they open up civilian certifications just figured you would know for sure.

[@SerendipitousVids]

Yes they are! Are you working on civilian life now and paid well?

[@ciyahroberts6592]

Can you go over how much you paid in BCT and AIT

[@hitchkodanuser]

What about mp’s? MOS 31B / OSUT

[@toxicsamurai2970]

Do you think there will be any major changes between now and 2022. I’m going into either 82nd or 101st Airborne in 2022.

[@connerforbis1466]

That's a pretty big goal pal. Just know not only is it hard to make it there, especially 101st, it's hard just to get into airborne school nowadays.

[@forrestang]

I think things may have changed a bunch. I don't remember 100%, but I feel like when I went to Gordon for AIT back in 2001, they really didn't make us take leave on the weekends, even if traveling? I almost remember it being a thing, where if you left on Friday, you just better be there for Monday morning accountability formation. Also... after we got marched back from the schoolhouse each weekday, and we had our last accountability formation right after, they pretty much left us alone until the next work day? Unless it was something special that day.

[@123acjc]

forrestang it has changed a lot. We no longer have those privileges that you mentioned mainly because soldiers from the early 2000’s started getting in trouble with girls/drinking alcohol/accidents/hotel parties/rape cases... so now we can’t even spend a single night with the family.

[@123acjc]

I actually hate it here at Fort Gordon lol it’s ridiculous... but I leave next week finally 🙌🏼 btw I’m a 25U 💪🏼

[@MattWard89]

Fun fact, 6(ish) months prior to me going to Gordon in 2015 if you were phase 5+ you could stay off post OVERNIGHT. For example, leave Friday and come back Sunday. That all ended when there was a porno made in a local hotel of a bunch of guys gang-banging another fellow female soldier.... Yeah true story. And now they can't stay overnight off post....

[@123acjc]

Matt Ward I was not expecting that lmao 😂 damn that really messed it up for the rest of us haha

[@TheRealLuigi69]

Matt Ward wow

[@cfragua2502]

Hey Matt, Going to my first drill this coming weekend. Haven’t gone to BCT yet, they are having a PT test. Will I be doing it? Or sitting out and just observing?

[@devinallen4708]

CDF Vlogs by chance you in RI? Camp fogerty?

[@cfragua2502]

No, I’m not man

[@melissasantoro5904]

You'll most likely take the OPAT the first drill, which is a basic test that tracks your jump distance, there's a deadlift, a ball throw and a pacer test etc... Depending on when you ship will determine if you take a PT test or not. So if it is your first and last drill, you will take a PT test. If you have a few more drills before you ship, then you will be required to take a PT test. Hope that helps!

[@cfragua2502]

Melissa Santoro Thank you! This helped me out a lot

[@shardatheroyaldimond4436]

do i get BAH if i have dependents but not married?

[@JustNando503]

Going for 24 weeks to fort Huachuca 😬

[@yasinturner5971]

This helped a lot. Anyone going to ft Leonard wood oct 22?

[@daltonmorris9885]

Ship out the 15th to benning 19d

[@calebcoale896]

You should do OCS.

[@joecadman2720]

How old were u when u joined the army?

[@oliviainc.7659]

If I join, my MOS would be 68c. 52 weeks of AIT.

[@rithe07]

Mine too. 68k

[@Ksaleh10]

Delores Emeagi 68D

[@briansilva6433]

68W

[@jaluntaylor4596]

That’s what I’m doing I leave Monday

[@tabatha8818]

So you don't have to be with your battle buddy on weekends for ait?

[@MattWard89]

Not if you are authorized to go home. But any other case yes you need to be with somebody. If you get to go off post you still shouldddd have one.

[@ryanordmandy]

How does AIT work if you already have a civilian job? I work for school district administration (so no summers off) and I'm looking at 46S (26 weeks AIT according to goarmy.com). I'm just nervous about putting my workmates in a bind.

[@jamespayne5494]

ahhhhhh fort Jackson

[@xaviercastro6533]

What happens when you graduate from both what happens next

[@michaelgarcia4123]

Xavier Castro you head to your unit, you will receive your orders upon completely AIT

[@xaviercastro6533]

Michael Garcia thanks :)

[@Knobbz]

how tough is 17c with beginners background and about 3 yrs of expirence of computer science/cyber security coming out of highschool ? I just don't wanna flunk out bc I'm really interested in that field... plz respond.

[@t-gmailaccount6796]

Knobbz _ your research would be as good as his on that, bud. I would recommend browsing forums, but take every opinion with a grain of salt until you can come across a general consensus of opinions. Take into account that the military is ALWAYS changing and people’s experience will always vary, as well as how much they enjoyed the job and that will definitely effect their opinion too. Good luck! Don’t get the “I’m going to fail” mindset before you even start. If you stay positive, your odds will increase dramatically. Look up “self fulfilling prophecy.”

[@Knobbz]

@@t-gmailaccount6796I have but there's not much out there; it's generic army videos about a brief job descr. or little forums ab it. I'mma smart kid too, it's just I'm curious and want to know more lol

[@JimmieHaskins]

92 Y AIT..?

[@codra9]

What’s up with the goon squad shirt? Ft Jackson 4/39 infantry regiment echo company 2nd platoon.. GOON SQUAD

[@Tiffshouse]

I hope things are different now

[@NNETproductions1]

But infantry AIT is 12 weeks now

[@Theregoesjt]

Anyone going to Sill on the 22 and what jobs

[@williamjohnson9066]

Hi good vid

[@lisajenkins7880]

What is AIT?

[@surillion7741]

What happens after you complete AIT in the Army Reserves?

[@MattWard89]

You go home and get in contact with your unit

[@bctexposed217]

If you complete AIT and you are in the National Guard or Army Reserves, you would get released to go home pretty quick. However, if you are active it takes a little bit longer because they have to find a place for you to be stationed at. Therefore, the longer it takes them to find a place for you to be stationed at, the longer you will be at AIT.

[@dustinamalato7914]

Just graduated BCT Fort Jackson going to Fort Lee for AIT

[@r3stless508]

I'm going to those two 👌

[@chrisshadow49]

Dustin Amalato 92F?

[@lifeguardonduty9438]

Can I still abandon my current citizenship to join the US military

[@johnnyk617]

What if I show up to basic with an injury

[@Mitch-rd9gs]

They won’t let you go if you’re injured

[@mekhalas7174]

Not a problem for me b/c I don’t have family. BUT GOOD VIDEOO👍🏽👍🏽

[@keijonsmith8546]

Anyone going to Ft benning this month?

[@alexbriscoe2879]

13F mos at fort sill bout to start AIT Tuesday. 10 weeks and 4 days.

[@Ksaleh10]

Police 159 hey can you text me on instagram I ship May 18th 13F as well and I have some questions to ask you please help. IG @kiemarrrrr or snap kiemarr21 thank you

[@jacetwardowski264]

Hey man how was it? I’m going this coming

[@kjj1924]

41 weeks 94m

[@thrillsbreh]

By AIT does he means basic training???

[@justinrobinson6396]

thrillsbreh AIT is after basic training

[@marvondgeneral8736]

do leave start counting in basic??

[@MattWard89]

Yes 👍🏻

[@marvondgeneral8736]

@@MattWard89 thanks

[@jamespayne5494]

yoooooooo I'm from goon squad too lamfooo

[@shawndeek5202]

So can girlfriends and friends come and visit?

[@MattWard89]

yes

[@rue_thless6197]

Due to corona I went my whole Ait without going offpost or even being able to eat fast food Lol btw I’m phase 5+ at fort Gordon 😂

[@bryannacruz95]

Was your family able to visit you?

[@rue_thless6197]

bryanna cruz no they weren’t . As of right now it doesn’t look like family will be able to visit for a while .

[@DjLaPatrona]

What is your mos?

[@rue_thless6197]

Petra Esquivel 25B

[@34larry57]

I just applied to be a 25B any off the head tips or help?

[@dirtysquirty764]

What if a big holiday appears during boot camp, I'm going to be in boot camp for Christmas, thanksgiving, and Halloween

[@bctexposed217]

The ONLY holiday the Army gives you leave for in basic training is Christmas. You are able to take leave however long you want within a two week period. You can leave for the whole two weeks or leave for only a few days if you want. However, keep in mind that you do have to pay for your own transportation there AND back!

[@dirtysquirty764]

@@bctexposed217 alright cool, thanks!

[@bctexposed217]

@@dirtysquirty764 Not a problem!

[@bctexposed217]

Israel Cardoso No, typically majority of the people go so just go with the flow. They will give you further instructions there.

[@bctexposed217]

Israel Cardoso Not a big deal at all. You’ll be able to see your girl.

[@diamondd7945]

Will significant others be able to visit you?

[@ryanjose7663]

is it required to have a family attend bct gaduations? because non of my family members will be able to make it.

[@connerforbis1466]

Definitely not. You'll probably just need to arrange a way home.

[@dovegolden1244]

How long takes AIT?

[@alexacabello9625]

Depending on ur MOS

[@dancingbeautys344]

What about osut ? my boo is about to graduate from osut Nov 2 ...but his report date to his duty station isn't until Dec 10th ....I've read a lot of diffrent things and still not sure if he will be able to come home after grafuation or not . he dosent have additional training after but I heard they won't just let him go home for that long so I'm confused?!? I know every situation is diffrent can anyone tell me anything?

[@user-cb3de3di9y]

Womp womp

[@gabeb.329]

During AIT, if you are already married, will your spouse be able to come with you to your AIT if it is (for example) 52 weeks long?

[@reddirtsoldier90]

After graduation Can I home for a few days before going to AIT 🤔

[@bctexposed217]

After graduation, you typically go straight to your AIT site. Depending on your company at AIT, they may grant you a weekend pass to spend the weekend with your family within the general area of your AIT site. So you would stay in a hotel or something off the post but you would not necessarily go home unless you live close enough to your AIT site!

[@reddirtsoldier90]

BCT Exposed Thank you 🙏🏽

[@bctexposed217]

@@reddirtsoldier90 Not a problem!

[@Valorant_Dem0n97]

Can you go home during 68W AIT?

[@bryannacruz95]

Did you ever find out?

[@Valorant_Dem0n97]

bryanna cruz because of COVID-19 you’re not even allowed to go off post/have family visit you and it’s not going to be changing anytime soon If there wasn’t a global pandemic then you probably can on a big holiday but that’s it. Once you get to AIT you’ll be so busy going home won’t even be in your mind anymore lol

[@theflamingpotato1939]

hey mN

[@AlexM-st1vw]

My ait is only 10 weeks lmao bet