Are there any restrictions to reclassifying during my first Army Reserve contract?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 28 May 2023 17:20:21 -0400

Hello all,

I am in my first Army reserve contract as an 88N, Transportation Mgmt Coordinator.

I am looking to reclass as a 31B MP, and am wondering if there are any restrictions to reclassing during my first contract. The strength table that I've done research on labels N/N for 2022-23.

Will the reclass school be located at Ft. Hunter Liggett? What type of chain approval will I need to request with my Reserve unit.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 28 at 2023 11:25 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 28 May 2023 23:25:45 -0400

Sooooo.....if the IN/OUT Call for your MOS of 88N is N/N...then you will not be allowed to reclass out. At least for the current FY, that is. This could all change come 1 Oct when it becomes FY24. However, I have to ask, how long have you been in and when does your Reenlistment Window open? Also, did you get any kind of enlistment bonus for 88N? If you do eventually get 31B, you will go where your orders say to go. Could be Liggett, could be McCoy. Hell, the powers that be could decide to send to FT Leonard Wood. For approval....you will, of course, need to speak with your Reserve Career Counselor. In fact, all your questions can and will be answered by that person.

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made May 29 at 2023 8:34 AM

SGM Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 29 May 2023 08:34:23 -0400

I'm pretty sure that the IN/OUT calls only apply to Active Army.
To reclass in the Army Reserve there are two options.
1. extend/reenlist for a new MOS/unit when you are 365 days out from your ETS.
2. demonstrate that your current unit of assignment is a financial hardship for you (distance traveled) right now, and there is a much closer unit to your home of record that has a vacancy you can transfer to, that happens to be that MOS you want to reclass to.

The reclass school options for 31B also include a few National Guard RTIs, including the 223rd RTI about an hour south of Liggett.

Pro tip: if switching to MP is really about trying to get hired by a police dept, most PDs prefer any MOS except MP, so they aren't "un-teaching" any bad habits from MP that don't translate to policing... In other words, apply for that job now. If you still want to be an MP once you are a cop, then extend for that reclass in FEB 2027.