As an Army 42A reservist, how can I attend the RTI at Camp Williams to reclass to the 35 series?

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 29 Dec 2020 19:45:23 -0500

Hello! I am a 42A reservist that is looking to reclass to the 35 series, preferably 35L or 35F. I am interested in going to Camp Williams in Utah (the National Guard Regional Training Institute) that offers shortened reclass courses, replacing AIT. Does anyone have any advice on how I can find these slots or how I can attend this school?

Thank you so much for your help!

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 30 at 2020 1:27 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 30 Dec 2020 13:27:35 -0500

PFC Fors did you engage with your schools NCO yet? If you didn’t I highly advise you to do so. In addition make sure you keep your NCOs in the loop.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 30 at 2020 5:40 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 30 Dec 2020 17:40:18 -0500

First of all, you need to speak to your training NCO. Follow your chain of command as a lower enlisted soldier; I would highly recommend going to your unit and ask them.

There is nothing more frustrating than a soldier going out of their chain of command and asking how to attend a school.

The short answer is your NCO needs to look for an open slot for school in ATTARS and enroll you. It's not possible to do this yourself without the proper access and roles.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 4 at 2021 9:43 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 04 Jan 2021 21:43:26 -0500

You should definitely be talking to your unit first off. Secondly - do you have a TS clearance with SCI eligibility? If not, you have to have that to be 35 series - especially those two MOSs. If you don't have TS/SCI, you'll have to talk to your S2 as well. You're not going to get to 35F for sure if you don't have an open T5.