25D Cyber Network Defender; Now open to all Soldiers!

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 29 Mar 2014 14:11:36 -0400

<a href="http://www.armyreenlistment.com/army-mos.html" target="blank"><strong><u><font color="#0066cc">25D Specifications & Qualifications</font></u></strong></a> | <a href="http://www.armyreenlistment.com/starmos.html"><u><font color="#0066cc">STAR MOS</font></u></a> | <a href="http://www.armyreenlistment.com/reclass.html"><u><font color="#0066cc">Reclassification</font></u></a> | <a href="http://www.armyreenlistment.com/reenlistment-options.html"><u><font color="#0066cc">Options</font></u></a> | <a href="http://www.armyreenlistment.com/smapp.html"><u><font color="#0066cc">SMAPP</font></u></a> | <a href="http://www.armyreenlistment.com/mos-cb.html"><u><font color="#0066cc">MOS Conversion Bonus</font></u></a> <p><a href="https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/14-085" target="_blank"><u><font color="#0066cc">MILPER Message 14-085</font></u></a> establishes reclassification strategy for <b>MOS 25D, Cyber Network Defender</b> (CND). Soldiers serving in MOS 25D will protect against unauthorized activity in the cyberspace domain and perform assessments of threats and vulnerabilities within the network environment. <p>Reclassification into <b>25D is available to all Soldiers regardless of their MOS strength</b> listed on the current <b><a href="http://www.armyreenlistment.com/reclass.html" target="blank"><u><font color="#0066cc">in/out call message</font></u></a></b>. </p><p> </p><p>For more information please visit the following link: http://www.armyreenlistment.com/reclass-25d.html</p><p> </p><div class="pta-link-card"><div class="pta-link-card-picture"><img src="http://www.armyreenlistment.com/profile.gif"></div><div class="pta-link-card-content"><div class="pta-link-card-title"><a href="http://www.armyreenlistment.com/reclass-25d.html" target="_blank">MOS 25D, Cyber Network Defender</a></div><div class="pta-link-card-description">10 Years Army Strong for Soldiers and Families</div></div><div style="clear: both;"></div><div class="pta-box-hide"><i class="icon-remove"></i></div></div><div class="pta-link-card"><div class="pta-link-card-picture"><img src="http://www.armyreenlistment.com/profile.gif"></div><div class="pta-link-card-content"><div class="pta-link-card-title"><a href="http://www.armyreenlistment.com/reenlistment-options.html" target="_blank">Reenlistment Opportunity Window & Options</a></div><div class="pta-link-card-description">10 Years Army Strong for Soldiers and Families</div></div><div style="clear: both;"></div><div class="pta-box-hide"><i class="icon-remove"></i></div></div>

Response by SGM Matthew Quick made Mar 29 at 2014 3:48 PM

SGM Matthew Quick — Sat, 29 Mar 2014 15:48:19 -0400

Great information!

Response by SSG Ed Mikus made Mar 29 at 2014 3:50 PM

SSG Ed Mikus — Sat, 29 Mar 2014 15:50:03 -0400

Awesome

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 29 at 2014 4:36 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 29 Mar 2014 16:36:02 -0400

I might have to reclassified once I get some more info and guidance from my mentors.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 31 at 2014 5:53 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 05:53:46 -0400

Brother...you've just made my day with this news! I'll be sure to pass this on.

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Mar 31 at 2014 9:19 AM

SFC Michael Hasbun — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 09:19:55 -0400

Sounds like a great deal for Sergeants First Class... Crazy criteria for SSG's though...

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made May 7 at 2014 4:46 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 07 May 2014 04:46:30 -0400

Im seriously thinking about switching to this. Im a SPC(P) but Im not sure what points are like and if I would have to give up my (P). Can anyone answer me about this ?

Response by SSG Trielawakena Sudler made Jul 6 at 2014 4:52 PM

SSG Trielawakena Sudler — Sun, 06 Jul 2014 16:52:30 -0400

I am currently working on putting my packet together for this MOS. Is there anyone that can maybe take a look at what I have so far? Thank you in advance.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 24 at 2014 1:05 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 24 Jul 2014 01:05:53 -0400

For the ASVAB, if I took it in 2002 will I have to take it again? I have met all the other requirements ( SEC+, C/EH,TS-SCI, Indef, GT/ST over 105) and would like to apply. If no issue with ASVAB, how long after packet submitted will you be notify on acceptance or rejection?

Thanks

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 4 at 2014 4:34 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 04 Sep 2014 16:34:17 -0400

Submitted my packet yesterday, have been checking my email every 15 minutes since...

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 7 at 2014 8:46 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 07 Sep 2014 08:46:45 -0400

What does the ISST consist of?

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 8 at 2014 9:36 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 08 Sep 2014 09:36:08 -0400

Will this eventually be open to civilian enlistment?

Also, will these soldiers fall under the command of Signal Officers?

So...amazing.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 9 at 2014 12:37 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 09 Sep 2014 00:37:38 -0400

So I just got an update from one of my counterparts....He hit me with a little bit more in depth information pertaining to the 25D application/selection process. I will share with the group once I finished getting a thorough understanding of it.

Response by COL Randall C. made Sep 10 at 2014 9:35 AM

COL Randall C. — Wed, 10 Sep 2014 09:35:47 -0400

SPC Private RallyPoint Member, until the MOS grows/changes, there won't be direct civilian enlistment into 25D. The MOS starts at the E6 level (there are no 25D20 or 25D10) and is accessed from current enlisted personnel.

Right now, the concept for Career Field (CF) 17 is mainly focused on OCO and DCO at the national/strategic/operational levels where the Cyber Mission Forces are.

The Signals branch will add an AOC 25G that is focused on Network Operations and Functional Areas 24 and 53 will merge into FA26 (FA24s will merge into AOC 26A (Network Integrations), FA53s will merge into AOC 26B (Enteprise Services) and AOC 26Cs (Cyber Security) will largely be drawn from AOC 25G, AOC 26A and AOC 26B). AOC 26C will be the 'hard core' cybersecurity folks and will focus on the CND type missions at all levels.

There is no discussion that I'm aware of about 25 series enlisted being rolled-up into CF17 or elsewhere.

As always, you can got to the Chief of Signal's site on AKO for the Enlisted Division: https://www.us.army.mil/suite/grouppage/847

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 1 at 2014 4:57 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 01 Nov 2014 16:57:40 -0400

Does the IT/IA experience need to be from while you have been in the army or does prior experience count? also what do I need to be able to prove prior experience?

Thank you

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 14 at 2014 4:37 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 14 Dec 2014 16:37:47 -0500

It took a few weeks, but I finally got a response. My application has been APPROVED pending the results of the ISST, which I'm trying to take next week.

Response by SFC Ricardo Ruiz made Jan 7 at 2015 12:00 AM

SFC Ricardo Ruiz — Wed, 07 Jan 2015 00:00:37 -0500

Packet submitted. Fingers crossed.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 9 at 2015 7:42 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 09 Feb 2015 19:42:35 -0500

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 20 at 2015 12:01 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 20 Feb 2015 00:01:50 -0500

25D packet submitted today hopefully all goes well and no kick backs. How long does the process normally take does any one know?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 16 at 2015 4:20 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 16 Apr 2015 16:20:09 -0400

Battles has anyone finished the 25D course? Or is anyone preparing to go to the course?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 22 at 2015 4:37 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 22 Apr 2015 16:37:22 -0400

So I submitted my packet and received my conditional letter of acceptance about 3 weeks later. I guess I have some insight as I work one floor above the OCOS here at Signal Towers on Fort Gordon. They are the main players in approving 25D Applications. I also went to take the ISST last week and it will take about 10-15 days to get those results back. So hopefully I'll here some good news soon.
But basically the ISST is made up of about 20-30 basic IT questions mainly off of Sec +. And then about 60-80 personality type of questions.

Right now they are screening the packets a little tougher especially on the SFC side. So make sure all of your IT experience is documented at least for the last 5-10 years. Also make sure you LORs are squared away also.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made May 19 at 2015 6:53 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 19 May 2015 18:53:21 -0400

Soo I'm a 91B (mechanic), I saw the milper message saying that 25D is open to any NCO for reclass. I'm a SGT(P) with ALC, 121GT and Top secret with SCI. I saw that some of the requirements ask for IAT LV 2 or IAM. Should I keep building my packet even tho I don't have any IT experience??? Help please, any advise will be great.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 13 at 2016 4:33 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 13 Jan 2016 04:33:12 -0500

This is still one of the most popular search results for 25D on Google, so I figured I'd share my recent experiences with the MOS.

For starters, the rumors are true. Everything you've heard about 25D's going into COMSEC vaults is true and then some. I just arrived to my new unit (after fighting the assignment for months) only to get stuck in the COMSEC vault with another 25D. (Both of us arrived the same week). Out of my graduating class, except for the two or three who were slated to go to the CPB (I was told I was when I submitted my acceptance letter to HRC, oops), more than half of us are in COMSEC positions.

The regular Army (FORSCOM units, etc) haven't figured out what Cyber means yet, so unless you like the idea of spending months going through some extremely rigorous and valuable training, only to be relegated to filling SKL's and doing paperwork, avoid this MOS like the plague. If you're interested in Cyber in general, focus on the Warrant 170A route, or put in an application for 17C. Avoid this MOS if you actually want to do Cyber.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 21 at 2016 6:17 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 21 Feb 2016 06:17:50 -0500

My current MOS is 91 bravo and I have been stationed in Korea for 1 year. I really want to reclass 25D. I am E4 with degree in Business Information System. GT 112 and ST 111. How can I start my application process? Application process I found out in google is only for SGT and above. Please help me.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 6 at 2018 11:51 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 06 Dec 2018 23:51:00 -0500

Hey I’m also interested. Is there any special operation and airborne slots for 25D or is it like the regular army?