12P, anyone know about this MOS?

SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 10 Jun 2014 11:59:43 -0400

I was looking into my options on other MOSs in the Army and I came across 12P. Sounds like a great MOS, but I'd like to hear from the RP community to see if there is a 12P here/anyone that works with them. Thanks for the help.

Response by 2LT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 10 at 2014 12:03 PM

2LT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 10 Jun 2014 12:03:07 -0400

SPC,
Look like a very interesting MOS
http://www.usace.army.mil/primepowerschool.aspx

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 10 at 2014 12:03 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 10 Jun 2014 12:03:35 -0400

I know a little bit about 12P. I considered it prior to commissioning, and have been out to the school house.

Some of the basics:
-Great MOS with great options outside of the Army.
-Be ready to work....the school is academically rigorous, but you will get college hours out it. The work can also be physically demanding
-They do a lot of work both stateside and abroad. You would definitely see things others would not.
-The Engineer Regiment has a proud and storied history and 12Ps are currently writing a lot of pages, from Afghanistan to Hurricane Sandy.

Do you have any questions? I might know some of the answers or know who to ask.

Also, check out this website:
http://www.usace.army.mil/PrimePowerSchool.aspx

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 15 at 2014 8:00 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 15 Sep 2014 20:00:23 -0400

I just signed up to Rallypoint and did a search on Prime Power. Yours was one of the first to come up. Well, you will get great training and experience that will translate to a great-paying job in the civilian world... but since SGT is the lowest rank in the MOS, you're pretty much an E5 Private. You will do (not supervise) details. That said, the average age in this MOS is older than any I have come across. The other Soldiers are generally easy to get along with. I have been in this MOS for 9 months and have been on two TDY missions. I get to have my hands on the equipment on a regular basis. It was a good choice for me.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 24 at 2015 4:34 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 24 Mar 2015 16:34:29 -0400

Good afternoon everyone,

Sorry to rewake an old thread but I was wondering if the call from the USAPPS 1SG is one of the last things that needs to take place before the application goes through.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 14 at 2015 4:09 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 14 Oct 2015 16:09:15 -0400

I'm interested to hear if you've finished the school and if so, I have many questions if you ever get the time.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 23 at 2016 7:30 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 23 Mar 2016 07:30:56 -0400

Sent a message to those who said they had attended the course. I will start studying for my transition to 12p within the next month.