SGT Private RallyPoint Member 5392878 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I’m a promotable SGT looking into reclassing to 12R (Interior Electrician) to gain experience and skills for becoming an Electrician outside the Army. I checked to see what the cut-off scores that I would be facing in the new MOS and see “NA” where the SSG scores should be for EVERY month back the last 2 years... does this mean there are no E-6 in this MOS? If any of you have experience with this MOS would I adequately accomplish my goals of working toward becoming a Journeyman Electrician? I’m looking to you fine people for the information a recruiter may not know. 2019-12-29T21:25:40-05:00 SGT Private RallyPoint Member 5392878

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I’m a promotable SGT looking into reclassing to 12R (Interior Electrician) to gain experience and skills for becoming an Electrician outside the Army. I checked to see what the cut-off scores that I would be facing in the new MOS and see “NA” where the SSG scores should be for EVERY month back the last 2 years... does this mean there are no E-6 in this MOS? If any of you have experience with this MOS would I adequately accomplish my goals of working toward becoming a Journeyman Electrician? I’m looking to you fine people for the information a recruiter may not know.

2019-12-29T21:25:40-05:00 2019-12-29T21:25:40-05:00 CPT Lawrence Cable 5394098

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>If you are really interested in being an electrician, why not go all out and apply for Prime Power. If you a looking for an MOS that provides a pathway to a successful civilian career in the Engineering MOS&#39;s, that would be the one I would recommend. It&#39;s currently under-strength, you are a lot more likely to get a waiver for that E-5 P status. The downside is that it takes 110 GT score and the entry requirement are pretty strict, plus it&#39;s a long MOS school. If you are interested, I would suggest talking directly to the school house at Ft. Leonard Wood.

2019-12-30T09:56:28-05:00 2019-12-30T09:56:28-05:00 CSM Richard StCyr 5394979

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>You see an N/A at the SSG level because that MOS is a feeder MOS and changes into 12H at SSG which is a vertical construction supervisor. You should ask about the Prime Power MOS, that one is highly marketable in the civilian sector. I can not remember the MOS letter designator but it is part of the 12 series and is currently taught at Fort Leonard Wood.

2019-12-30T13:54:49-05:00 2019-12-30T13:54:49-05:00 SPC Private RallyPoint Member 5470709

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>E-5 12R here. Last year I deployed as a 12R and got to do some good 12R stuff, but as it was explained in my reclass: it doesn’t add up much to the civilian side. However, I think being a 12R with some basic experience is a great way to get your foot in the door as far as an apprenticeship or basic tech.

2020-01-22T13:36:23-05:00 2020-01-22T13:36:23-05:00 SGT Private RallyPoint Member 5485483

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Promotion for this MOS Is really easy, but gaining experience is really hard. The ARMY doesn&#39;t take a lot of jobs that require electrical. Over seas is the only area you would do your job once in a while. You mostly do Carpentry and Masonry. Going to the Field is mostly just pulling security while the Novembers move dirt around. I would highly encourage you to just go prime power if you want to learn electrical

2020-01-26T14:29:07-05:00 2020-01-26T14:29:07-05:00 SGT Private RallyPoint Member 5536673

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Hey there Sgt.<br />Currently I am a 12R. On the civilian side I am a 3rd year apprentice on the commercial side. The reclass and AIT schools are in my opinion too easy, and a joke. (This was before I went into my apprenticeship) looking back at it it will give you the basic understanding on how things work and very basic running of circuits and pipe work. I am currently in Africa and I will be able to count any hours I put towards electrical towards my license (you need 8000 hours) before you can take the J-man test. I have an NCO that I teach electrical to. He is an E-6 he was promoted into this slot as a 12R so still has that under his 12H. If you are active duty there is a program I looked into where you can track all your hours through that as well. I havent used it but I know about it you do need to have your Non Licensed License from your state to sign up for this. In Minnesota it&#39;s a simple form for the initial license with a fee. After that each year you need to do 2 hours of continuing Ed online in order to renew. If you do not renew you can not track hours. Most states have adopted this rule so no one cheats on hours. As for the 12P mos I was intrested in that as well and could still end up doing this. I do not suggest it if you are looking to be an electrician. Lineman and electricians are two very different worlds. Personally I enjoy my work and in my unit I am the SME. I hope this helps if you need anything else I&#39;d be happy to share any information I have!

2020-02-08T18:56:47-05:00 2020-02-08T18:56:47-05:00 2019-12-29T21:25:40-05:00