As a Reservist, if I reclassify to 74D and go active duty, what are the chances I could keep the same job?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 06 Jan 2018 14:32:33 -0500

Response by SSG Rev,Dr,Tony Taylor,DD made Jan 6 at 2018 2:51 PM

SSG Rev,Dr,Tony Taylor,DD — Sat, 06 Jan 2018 14:51:04 -0500

If I was you I would be talking to my recruiter about it because you may not keep the same job

Response by SGT Frank Pritchett made Jan 6 at 2018 4:02 PM

SGT Frank Pritchett — Sat, 06 Jan 2018 16:02:08 -0500

I was a 74DL4 and when I switched from my Reserve Unit in St. Louis to active duty, "2014", I was reclassified to 88M. the Army at the time was over strength 74D and my experience meant nothing.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 7 at 2018 1:37 AM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 07 Jan 2018 01:37:36 -0500

It would completely depend on the needs of the Army at that time.

Response by SGT Clint Henry made Jan 7 at 2018 10:39 AM

SGT Clint Henry — Sun, 07 Jan 2018 10:39:52 -0500

If you reclass as a 74D more than likely you will either be put in a chemical company like I was or you will become a NBC NCO in any other company. If you are no put in a chemical company you there is no telling what unit you will be attached to because there is a NBC guy/gal in every unit. If that is the case you will be in the HQ platoon. Hope this was helpful

As far as reclass training goes you will go through CDTF, Chemical Defense Training Facility. This is where you will get into your Gear and have persistent and non persistent agents brought into the room so you can see how the gear works and how to properly decon yourself and your environment. Kinda creepy but pretty cool.