What is a better Reclass Route: 35N or 25B?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 03 Jan 2023 20:08:39 -0500

I’m about to reclass to either either a 35N or a 25B. My goal is to do one more contract and then move on to the civilian world. I really like the IT field and want to get everything I can out of the military training. I know the 35N comes with the Top Secret Clearance and the 25B comes with the Secret Clearance. I just wanted to get some insight/advice from some people in the field to see what’s the best path for me to take.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 3 at 2023 10:37 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 03 Jan 2023 22:37:54 -0500

Which one translates/transfers better into the civilian world?

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 3 at 2023 10:52 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 03 Jan 2023 22:52:56 -0500

35n. All day

Response by SSgt Christophe Murphy made Jan 3 at 2023 11:34 PM

SSgt Christophe Murphy — Tue, 03 Jan 2023 23:34:56 -0500

It really depends on what you plan on doing in the civilian world. There are IT jobs all over. 35N narrows your job locations in comparison. It really depends on what you want.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 4 at 2023 2:01 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 04 Jan 2023 02:01:21 -0500

MOS 35N doesn't come with a TS, clearance, you have to get the TS first before you can reclass into it. 25B doesn't come with a Secret Clearance, you have to possess it first. The good news is that almost everyone has a Secret clearance.

So, it's not a question of 35N vs 25B, it's a matter of which clearance do you have when you are eligible to reclass, and which MOS's have class seats at that time. You can sit here and pick out a dozen MOS's that sound perfect to you, that you are 100% qualified for. But that doesn't mean there's a class seat available or even will be available any time in the next year. They're a finite resource and they are first come, first serve.