u/Radiant-You-6345

There is a lot of good info on soldiers experience post graduation of DLI in this subreddit. Most of it is a few years old. On this topic there is a shit ton of complaining and regret.

I’m waiting for a medical waiver from the AF to get linguist job, if it is denied I think I’m gonna go for army cause I heard they are more lenient.

Dear recent army DLI grads:

1. Do you use your language day to day on job?

2. Do I get to choose 35m or 35p? Or is it earned? Which one do I want if I want to use my language day to day.

3. To get assignments that use Language more often, I’ve heard PT scores are really important, is that still true?

4. I believe the Army has recently made it a point to properly use linguists and their skills… is that true, and do you feel that in your day to day?

5. For PT at DLI, Do I get a choice of either early morning or afternoon?

I plan on bringing my bible and a short read by John Steinbeck.

Is there any chance I will have the time to myself and read for say 30 minutes before bed?

Or in the afternoon or early morning?

Will I have any down time at BMT?