I'm considering enlisting in the military after high school, but I'm curious about how long the training for different jobs lasts. If anyone has experience or information on the typical training lengths, that would be super helpful!
The duration of military job training, also known as Advanced Individual Training (AIT), can vary significantly depending on the specific job within the branch of the military. This comes after Basic Combat Training (BCT), which lasts around 10 weeks for the Air Force, Army and Navy, and 13 weeks for the Marine Corps.
To give some examples of various jobs within different branches:
- Army Infantryman (11B) has AIT of about 14 weeks.
- Navy Electrician's Mate (EM) spends about 18 weeks in "A" School (their term for job training).
- Air Force Security Forces (3P0X1) have a Technical School that lasts 65 days.
- Marine Corps MOS 0311 Rifleman has Infantry Training Battalion that lasts around 2 months.
Remember, these durations are examples and can vary depending on the specific job and the individual's performance. If you have a specific job in mind, it would be best to research or ask a recruiter for the specifics of that job's training length. It's also important to note that training doesn't end after AIT - in the military, training is a continuous process to ensure service members are prepared to perform their duties efficiently.
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