Can a 70B serve in a 72D position?

2LT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 23 Feb 2019 21:00:51 -0500

Is there anything preventing a fresh 70B serving in a 72D position in the reserves, if the commander proves of it

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 23 at 2019 9:03 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 23 Feb 2019 21:03:43 -0500

If you aren’t branch/duty qualified in that AOC and for that position, then I don’t know how you’d be able to serve with or without commander approval. Maybe I missed part of the question

Response by MAJ Tom Hutton made Feb 23 at 2019 9:04 PM

MAJ Tom Hutton — Sat, 23 Feb 2019 21:04:55 -0500

I don’t know why a Commander would do this since it doesn’t help his unit status and MOS/AOC qualification something that is intensively managed in the Reserve Component. Are you considering an AOC change?

Response by LTC James McElreath made Feb 23 at 2019 11:38 PM

LTC James McElreath — Sat, 23 Feb 2019 23:38:36 -0500

Lt,
In the USAR it appears that they do not mind but ensure that you complete the AMEDD requirements. I had worked a couple years as an MP Officer,Combat Engineer, but for the most paret I tried to stay with the medical units. You will find that the other branches do not know what to do with you, and since you are not their branch you will get to do what their officers do not want to do. The lower enlisted medical folks generally have at least an Associated so communications is a heck of a lot easier. If you can help it do not deploy with Civil Affairs Worst mistake I ever made was going to Iraq with an CA commander why had no couth.
If you know what best for you the person, soldier, do not switch AOC's. All AMEDD advanced courses are offered at Fort Sam (San Antonio, Tx).