Why Soldiers Get Stuck In AIT (Holdovers Explained)

If you’ve heard the term “holdover” in AIT, you might be wondering what it actually means and why soldiers end up in that situation. In the Army, a holdover is a soldier who has finished training or is waiting to start training but can’t move on to the next step yet. This can happen for a number of reasons, and it’s more common in AIT (Advanced Individual Training) than a lot of people realize. In this video I explain: What a holdover in AIT is Why soldiers get stuck in AIT Common reasons soldiers become holdovers What life is like while waiting in AIT If you're planning to join the Army or are about to go to AIT, this should give you a better idea of what to expect if you ever hear the term holdover. 00:00 why soldiers get stuck in AIT 01:26 Hold under 01:47 Recycle 01:54 Reclass 02:26 Army Holdover 02:45 Academic holdover 04:11 Medical holdover 05:33 Discipline holdover 07:03 Administrative holdover 07:54 Security clearance holdover 10:00 Life as a holdover 12:02 How to prevent being a holdover