The Common Question page is a compilation of the questions cadre seem to get asked regularly regarding Advanced Individual Training (AIT), for both Initial Entry Training (IET) Soldiers and Military Occupational Specialty Transition (MOS-T) Soldiers. Please skim or Ctrl+F on this page for subjects you don't understand or want more clarification on. If you do not see your question, please email the schoolhouse: TR-ICOE-35F10CM@army.mil

Initial Entry Training (IET) Soldiers should bring all military-issued items - nothing issued by the military should be left at home. In addition, bring all necessary medication and hygiene items, as well as some civilian clothes for when you reach the appropriate phase of training.

Military Uniforms:

• Army Service Uniform (ASU) / Army Green Service Uniform (AGSU): Either the ASUs or AGSUs are required for attendance at 35F10 Course. Refer to Army Regulation (AR) 670-1 and Department of the Army (DA) Pamphlet (PAM) 670-1 regarding the wear and appearance of the uniform. Ensure your ASU/AGSU is ready upon your arrival. You can expect to wear the ASU/AGSU at least once for inspection and it is the duty uniform for the day of graduation.
  • Shoes
  • Overcoat
  • Ties
  • Pants/Skirt
  • Jacket
  • Belt
  • Name Plates
  • Long-sleeve (LS) Shirt
  • Short-sleeve (SS) Shirt
  • Service Stripes (sewn on jacket)
  • Overseas Stripes (sewn on jacket)
  • Ranks (sewn on jacket)
  • Hat/Beret/Garrison Cap
• Army Physical Fitness Uniform (APFU): APFUs are required for attendance at 35F10 Course. All students will bring a complete set of APFU (jacket, pants, shorts, socks, LS shirts, SS shirts, shoes, gloves, hat). Your company will provide a reflective belt and further guidance on seasonal physical training (PT) uniform/formation times upon arrival. Refer to AR 670-1 and DA PAM 670-1 regarding the wear and appearance of the uniform.
• Army Combat Uniforms (ACUs): ACUs are required for attendance at 35F10 Course. All students will bring at least one complete set of ACUs (patrol cap, coyote brown shirt, jacket, pants, authorized combat boots, black/green/coyote brown socks), although additional sets of ACUs are strongly encouraged. Refer to AR 670-1 and DA PAM 670-1 regarding the wear and appearance of the uniform, to include guidelines on authorized combat boots. All ACUs must be Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP); Universal Camouflage Pattern (UCP) uniforms are not authorized.

Additional Packing List:

• Military-issued Rucksack
• IOTV (with plates if you have them)
• ACH with pads and straps (covering not required)
• Waterproof bag (at least one)
• Wet weather top/bottom
• Poncho & poncho liner
• Sleeping bag, full system (military-issued, not commercial) & PT/sleeping pad
• Gloves
• Eyepro
• Water source (bottle/canteen/camelback)

Cadre-Recommended Additions:

• Seasonal attire
  • Lightweight polypro (silks) top/bottom
  • Midweight polypro (waffles) top/bottom
  • Cold weather top/bottom
• Military-issued assault pack or AR 670-1 compliant backpack (for daily schoolhouse use)
• Headlamp or flashlight with red lens
• Extra pair of (authorized) combat boots
• Civilian clothes

Paperwork: Have the following paperwork available on ground upon in-processing.

• 10x copies of MEPS orders, DD Form 1610, and orders to Ft. Huachuca, if applicable.
• 2x copies of permanent medical profiles (if applicable)
• 2x copies of DD Form 93 and SGLI (if possible, update the documents prior to arrival; both copies must be digitally signed with current rank to be valid)
• 3x copies of DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document - Armed Forces of the United States)
• (NG/USAR) – Active Duty orders; prior DD Forms 214, 215, 220; and copies of any awards not listed in prior DD 214s
• If you are Temporary Duty (TDY) and return, ensure you have complete leave paperwork (as applicable) for leave in conjunction with your TDY travel. Students who are TDY en route to a new duty station must have TDY orders in addition to your regular orders. Clearly stating your PCS status in travel orders negates the need for separate TDY orders.
• DA Form 1506, if applicable: The 1506 form is used to properly account for your retirement points, awards, promotions and to ensure you receive the correct pay. Be sure to print all copies of orders and amendments in your records. Failure to do so can result in time not counted for service and/or pay. Below are potential required documents to complete the packet; based on your transition situation, bring the documents you have:
  • DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document, Armed Forces of the United States): This includes all DD 4/1 & DD 4/3 for enlistments and reenlistments, initial contract, and any reenlistment contracts.
  • DA Form 71 (Oath of Office–Military Personnel) or equivalent form from one of the other uniformed services: Only those who commissioned, i.e. commissioned and warrant officers.
  • DA Form 1569 (Transcript of Military Records) or equivalent form from one of the other uniformed services: This is your professional military education, not your joint services transcript (JST).
  • DD Form 214.
  • DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty).
  • DD Form 220 (Active Duty Report).
  • DA Form 1695 (Oath of Extension of Enlistment) or equivalent form from one of the other uniformed service: This includes all extensions while on prior active duty/national guard/reserves.
  • DA Form 5016 or equivalent form from one of the other uniformed services: This document is from the reserve component.
  • NGB Form 23A (Annual Retirement Point Statement) equivalent form from one of the other uniformed services: This document is from the national guard component.
  • DA Form 1506-1 or equivalent form from one of the other uniformed services: This is only if you have filled out the DA Form 1506-1 (continuation sheet) before or have the need to fill one out. If not, please do not fill one out.
  • Active duty orders.
• For those students that recently transitioned, ensure you have your financial affairs in order to cover expenses for you and your family until your pay reflects the transition, as it rarely goes smoothly.

Security Clearance: Security Clearance Eligibility will be verified by the 305th MI BN S2 using the Defense Information System for Security (DISS). Security Verification memorandums are NOT accepted. The minimum-security clearance eligibility for the 35F MOS is an Interim SCI (I/SCI). Your current unit Security Management Office/S2 may, if necessary, contact the 305th MI BN S2 for assistance prior to your arrival at Fort Huachuca (usarmy.huachuca.icoe.list.305th-mi-bn-s2@army.mil). Do not reach out on behalf of yourself, our S2 will not be able to assist you and will not respond to your email. Even if you do not currently have a Security Management Office/S2, do not reach out to 305th MI BN S2. Until you have arrived at Fort Huachuca, our S2 will not be able to assist you and will not respond to your email.

All students are required to be in compliance with Army Regulation (AR) 350-1 and AR 670-1 as a prerequisite to attend the 35F10 Course, unsurprisingly. All students are required to pass an Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT). Students with permanent medical profiles must provide Department of Defense (DD) Form 3349 Medical Profile or equivalent from a military medical doctor immediately upon arrival. Students on profile will complete a record ACFT in accordance with (IAW) that medical profile. All students will also be required to meet the High Physical Demands Tasks (HPDT) testing for 35F10 Course IAW AR 611-21.

Here are some things that previous iterations of MOS-Ts said would be helpful to know prior to your arrival, in no particular order:

• For those students that recently transitioned, ensure you have your financial affairs in order to cover expenses for you and your family until your pay reflects the transition, as it rarely goes smoothly.
• Ensure you go onto DTS (or into the files) and fill out a Constructed Travel Worksheet (CTW) from your location to Ft. Huachuca. If done correctly, this should reduce potential issues with your DTS claim.
• SSGs and below will be provided barracks rooms; the only way SSGs will be provided a hotel room is if there are no rooms available in the barracks (seldom occurs).
• For all personnel that will live in barracks rooms, you're advised by prior MOS-Ts to bring (or be prepared to buy) the following:
  • Linen (twin/full size for junior enlisted; double size for NCOs)
  • Toiletries
  • Cookware (if you want to cook yourself), but be advised no hot plates are allowed

If you are renting a car and driving yourself, see the Strip Maps page for visuals (or what to search for in your GPS application of choice) and the Files section for specific directions via Google Maps.

Both https://huachucashuttle.com/services/ and https://svshuttle.com/tucson-airport-ft-huachuca/ are shuttle companies that will be able to get all the way on post, to the barracks or 305th MI BN HQ building.

IET: Report to Student Holds Company (building 84402).

MOS-T: Report to your respective company (building 85402 for A Co, building 86332 for B Co, building 86302 for C Co). If you don't know what company you are assigned to, report to 305th MI BN HQ (building 85302), Rm 126 (S1 Office). There you will receive your assignment to either A, B, or C Company. Company assignments are based on the next available class start date. If unable to find personnel in the above locations, report to 111th MI BDE Staff Duty (building 51005).

For both IET and MOS-T: If there are any issues or concerns, call the 305th MI BN staff duty desk at 520-533-6750.

Times may vary, but generally expect a typical day to look something like the below timeline. This will vary significantly depending on exam days, retest timelines, and various irregular or unpredictable factors.

• 0500: (all) First formation
• 0500-0600: (all) Physical training
• 0600-0730: (all) Personal hygiene & breakfast
• 0730-0745: (IET) Transit to schoolhouse
• 0745-1130: (all) Program of instruction
• 1130-1245: (all) Lunch
• 1245-1630: (all) Program of instruction
• 1630-1645: (IET) Transit from schoolhouse
• 1645-UTC: (IET) Administrative time
• 1700-1830: (all) Dinner
• 2000: (IET) Bed check

This will vary based on the training company responsible and the time of the year. The time is often 0800/8am, although that is subject to change. Many graduations are held at Cochise Theater, but other locations within the past year have included Chaffee Field and Veteran's Memorial Park. The best thing to do is maintain communication with your Soldier on what the graduation location will be. You can look at the Strip Maps page to see where Cochise Theater and Chaffee Field are on base, and where a graduation at Veteran's Memorial Park would be. You can also look through the Files section (bottom left of the page) and look for the detailed Strip Map Directions for those locations.

Coordinate with the training company Drill Sergeants. Ensure you have supporting paperwork (LES, enlistment contract or AIT orders, etc.).

Regardless of location or time of day/night, if you feel the need to talk to someone because you may be thinking of harming yourself or others: call 988, option 1 / text 838255 / call 844-647-1354.

If you are looking in-person on post, you can find behavioral health personnel in the Raymond W Bliss Army Health Center: go to building 45001 on post; call 520-533-5161; or visit https://raymond-bliss.tricare.mil/Health-Services/Mental-Health online.

If you are already here, talk with your company Drill Sergeants to help facilitate any religious support or services you need. If you are trying to find out what support or services are available prior to arriving, look online at https://home.army.mil/huachuca/my-fort/all-services/chaplains (the U.S. Army Fort Huachuca Religious Support Office website). There may be additional support or services not listed on the website that can be facilitated in-person via on-post Chaplains - work with your Drill Sergeants after getting to Ft. Huachuca if this applies to you.

IET: No, IET are not authorized to have their POV at all for the duration of their training.

MOS-T: Government transportation will not be available to MOS-Ts while attending the 35F1O course. Home station units are highly encouraged to fund rental cars for MOS-Ts, and/or MOS-Ts are highly encouraged to bring their POV. However, neither the course nor USAICoE will authorize, fund, or reimburse students for any vehicle expenses. If any MOS-Ts choose to bring their POVs, please keep the below notes in mind.

• Ensure your driver’s license, vehicle registration, and insurance are current and will not expire while attending. We inspect these items the first week of class and prior to every holiday weekend.
• Follow on assignments, such as Airborne School, may not authorize a POV. It will be at the discretion of the MOS-T whether to bring a POV to the course due to the potential of storage costs following course completion.

POWs are not authorized for IET or MOS-T. No exceptions will be granted.

No. As per the Individual Student Assessment Plan (ISAP), there is no test-out option within the course.

From DTS: https://www.travel.dod.mil/Programs/Defense-Travel-System/Constructed-Travel/

The Constructed Travel Worksheet (CTW) is used to compare costs between travel modes. Once completed and uploaded in DTS, an Authorizing Official (AO) uses information from the CTW to determine the authorized travel mode and establish any limits on reimbursement. The same worksheet is used for pre-travel and post-travel constructed comparisons. Unless your business rules dictate otherwise, this worksheet is required for en-route transportation mode(s) other than Commercial Air or Government transportation.

Both "CTW - Blank" and "CTW - Guide (SEP 2024)" are available to download in the Files section.

Look for the "FY25 USAICoE Holiday Observances" file to see the federal holidays and training holidays that fall within your course dates. Be advised: there are times that training holidays are not observed for specific cycles due to time constraints. This means for any given cycle, students may still have class on a training holiday if there is a need to make up time in the course due to excessive holidays or unforeseen events. This does not happen frequently, but it is a possibility (for expectation management). There will never be class conducted on a federal holiday, though.