1st AIT Brigade

The 1st Advanced Individual Training (AIT) Brigade is a key training unit within the U.S. Army, headquartered at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. Established to provide specialized training to new soldiers following basic training, the brigade is responsible for preparing soldiers in military occupational specialties such as engineering, chemical, and military police fields. Over the years, the 1st AIT Brigade has played a crucial role in shaping skilled and disciplined soldiers, ready for operational assignments worldwide. Its mission remains vital to the Army's ability to maintain a well-trained and professional fighting force.