Can I change my MOS in national guard before ship out to basic training?

2020-07-12T20:47:56-04:00

I enlisted as B11 ( infantry ) but I really want to change my MOS before ship out to basic training. I still have more than a month left. But my recuiting command is not willing to help me out. Advice please. Thank you.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 12 at 2020 8:53 PM

2020-07-12T20:53:16-04:00

If they aren't willing to put in the effort, you're probably not getting it changed. It also depends on what's available for the MOS you want to change to.

If you search this site, someone else asked this question. I found it in a search. There might be other answers there.

Response by SGT Christopher Hayden made Jul 13 at 2020 11:59 AM

2020-07-13T11:59:28-04:00

11B*

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 14 at 2020 9:42 PM

2020-07-14T21:42:46-04:00

Rza, there are a couple things at play here. The current policy for reclassification prior to shipping typically requires 100 days between the date of request and ship date. However, you're in the National Guard. That means you assessed (entered into service) the day you enlisted. This may not be so much a matter of your command "not working with you" than "you're already in".

Bro, if you're having second thoughts after going through the entire process of enlisting, reviewing and signing legally binding contracts, etc... this may not be for you. However, if after reading this you're still on board to serve, you should ship out.

Either way, I wish you the best of luck. You made a hard decision that most people won't.