Well, I just got the news that I am being reclassed as a 35N and I wanted to know if anyone could provide any info as to what the job is like and how tough the school is. I have been told that the school is at Goodfellow AFB and is 15 weeeks long. If anyone could confirm/deny that. I am a prior service E-5 who is currently in the ARNG, so if anyone knows what the school will be like for someone like me in particular that would be helpful.

I just graduated last week, so I can give you some insight.

The course is 26 weeks long. Actually, it is longer than that because they just lengthened it by two weeks. It is a PCS move, so if you have a family, they can move and be with you while you go through school.

The course is tough, but not so much that you should worry about failing out. There are plenty of people that do fail out, but if you pay attention and study, then you should be ok.

PT is every morning from 6:00 to 7:00ish. If you can score 90/90/90 then you can get to be exempt from PT. If you score 80/80/80, then you get to be exempt on M,W,F.

Prior service gets treated much better than IET soldiers. But still mind your military bearing, just not to the extent that you had to in Basic/AIT.

if you have any more questions, feel free to ask.

Just a few more questions, if you don't mind...

Are you prior service, and did you have family?? My wife and I are contemplating if it would be worth it if she (and my son) go with me, or if it would be better to wait until permanent duty. What is the housing situation, etc.?? Is the school schedule rough for families, and how often are there weekend duties, etc.??

If not, do careerists still stay at the Angelo Inn? Any insights would be appreciated!

Yes, I'm prior service and I feel it would be worth ti to bring your family. The housing on post is nice and convenient. If it is available, I'd take it. You can walk to any place you'll need to be in 10-15 minutes.

A tpyical day is:

6:00-7:00 PT
7:00-8:30 Personal Hygiene / Breakfast
8:30-11:30 School
11:30-13:00 Lunch
13:00-16:30 School

After 16:30, you are typically released for the day. You won't have any weekend or night duties as prior service. Out of any given weekday, you'll only be out of the house about 7 1/2 to 8 hours depending on what else is going on, which is usually nothing.

Thanks for the information!!

My family is coming, but it looks like we will be staying at the Willow Run apartments off-post. I'm glad to hear they don't take up a bunch of your free time, esp. with having a family.