Can I change my mos at basic training?

PVT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 31 Mar 2021 23:29:44 -0400

I’m currently scheduled to leave for basic in may and my mos is 31e 31b wasn’t available when I enlisted they said I could wait for the job or choose 31e I didn’t want to wait I don’t mind 31e either but I really prefer 31b I also want to deploy and I understand 31e don’t deploy much so is it possible while in basic or ait I can switch it to 31b? Or anything at all

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 31 at 2021 11:32 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 31 Mar 2021 23:32:25 -0400

No. You are contractually obligated to 31E now.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 1 at 2021 4:37 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 01 Apr 2021 04:37:53 -0400

You can't change your MOS once you ship to Basic training.

If you really want to deploy, it's not about the job its about the unit you work in. There are plenty of 11B and 31B who aren't deploying now. If your really want to deploy, try out for the 75th Ranger Regiment. They deploy more than anyone, including SF

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 1 at 2021 8:22 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 01 Apr 2021 08:22:24 -0400

Are you reserve component? If so the time to change MOS is after you get to your unit.

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Apr 1 at 2021 9:10 AM

SFC Michael Hasbun — Thu, 01 Apr 2021 09:10:09 -0400

You can't just change your MOS in basic. Long story short, your recruiter "gotcha!".

Response by SSgt Christophe Murphy made Apr 1 at 2021 9:30 AM

SSgt Christophe Murphy — Thu, 01 Apr 2021 09:30:29 -0400

If you signed for 31E you are in the 31E pipeline. You can always ask but you will get told the same thing.

Response by SSG Bill McCoy made Apr 1 at 2021 2:12 PM

SSG Bill McCoy — Thu, 01 Apr 2021 14:12:44 -0400

Probably the only way you'd be able to switch to 31B would be if there was a severe shortage wherever you might end up stationed. That's how I got from 91B (Medic) to 95B (old MP MOS designation). I don't know if that would work today or not.

Response by SGT James Johnson made Apr 7 at 2021 6:58 PM

SGT James Johnson — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 18:58:14 -0400

Unfortunately you are stuck as a 31E, but the good news is that when you come up for reenlistment you can change your MOS and because it is in the same category, the. It should be easier to switch.