Any 88L watercraft engineers here? I’m thinking about reclassing and wanted to know what to expect day to day. Anything I should know?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 18 Jun 2020 17:26:20 -0400

Any 88L watercraft engineers here? I’m thinking about reclassing and wanted to know what to expect day to day. Anything you think I should know before trying to switch over? I’m currently a 15R Apache mechanic.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 18 at 2020 5:29 PM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 18 Jun 2020 17:29:20 -0400

Ya know there's a warrant officer job for that...and it's open to all MOS'

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 18 at 2020 6:31 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 18 Jun 2020 18:31:10 -0400

Yes, don’t hold out hope for that MOS. It’s a very tiny MOS and there are never any class seats open for reclass.

Response by SPC Cheyenne MacGhee made Jun 18 at 2020 7:18 PM

SPC Cheyenne MacGhee — Thu, 18 Jun 2020 19:18:42 -0400

88L here, SGT. I can only speak from my experience in Hawaii. When you're not sailing, most of your time will be spent PMCSing, which I'm sure you're used to. You'll get to learn everything about how to keep that boat running. Day to day operations can get monotonous. Sailing is the best part. There are a lot of inner island runs, mostly to transport equipment for 25th ID or the Marine Corps to the Big Island. If you're lucky you'll get small missions to Maui or Kauai and they'll let you spend a few days exploring. I could honestly talk all day about sailing. I absolutely love it. If you have any specific questions I'd be happy to answer them.

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Jun 18 at 2020 8:18 PM

CSM Darieus ZaGara — Thu, 18 Jun 2020 20:18:19 -0400

Promotions as well are slim. If you want to play on The water join the navy, or coast guard.

Response by CSM Charles Hayden made Jun 19 at 2020 12:22 AM

CSM Charles Hayden — Fri, 19 Jun 2020 00:22:29 -0400

You are not planning on a tour at the NTC?