Field Artillery AIT: Inside the Firebase

The purpose of this page is to give you a glimpse into your Soldier’s AIT experience and help you integrate into the Army. We want to help you on your journey of becoming well-informed, resilient Army Families. This webpage only covers AIT. Below is some information of what to expect while your Soldier is in Advanced Individual Training; consider bookmarking this page so you can easily check back for new posts and live videos

13M Multiple Launch Rocket System Crewmember

Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion 78th Field Artillery

13M Class 13-23

This week Class 13-23 dived into the intro to Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck (HEMTT) where they learned how to conduct maintenance. The Soldiers also learned the value of teamwork when they paired up and conducted resupply operations. In addition, Soldiers learned about their drivers’ duties and prepared the firing platform for fire missions. Next week the Soldiers are familiarizing themselves with the M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) vehicle.