I have researched online and have a pretty good understanding of how to advance in rank, but I'd like clarification on a few things. Unfortunately, the future soldier training website has not worked for me, so I was not able to complete the pre-basic training task list to get advanced rank before basic. I'd like to know how long I will have the rank of E-1. My understanding is that I need 6 months time in service. Does my time in service include basic training/ AIT which is a total of 8+ months, or will it begin after basic training/AIT? Does anyone have advice for someone wanting to advance faster aside from taking classes, maxing PT( getting promotion points). I've heard people say they have gotten waivers to advance before their time in service/grade. Can someone tell me more about that. Please don't list links..I would appreciate answers from real people with personal, preferably recent, experience.
Another question I have is: Do i start accumulating vacation(2.5 days/month) days from the time I start basic? And is there any information you wish you had known before you joined the army or went to basic training that you think would be helpful. Thanks guys. Btw my MOS is 25S (satellite communications operator)...feedback on what this mos is like will be greatly appreciated as well.
Another question I have is: Do i start accumulating vacation(2.5 days/month) days from the time I start basic? And is there any information you wish you had known before you joined the army or went to basic training that you think would be helpful. Thanks guys. Btw my MOS is 25S (satellite communications operator)...feedback on what this mos is like will be greatly appreciated as well.