Can I re-class from a 31B to a 35L?

2018-06-09T20:43:23-04:00

How likely is it and what are the steps/requirements? Now that I've really seen what an MP does I regret not going to the 35 series and I was told you can re-class. Can I do it?

Response by SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 9 at 2018 9:05 PM

2018-06-09T21:05:14-04:00

Yes you can do it but why don't you want to become a MPI or go CID? I know quite a few people in CI who were MPs. Think about your future when you get out and that should influence your decision.

Response by SSgt GG-15 RET Jim Lint made Jun 9 at 2018 9:06 PM

2018-06-09T21:06:28-04:00

Have you walked into your local 902d Military Intelligence Office. Do you know where your local CI office is located? I bet your S-2 does know.

Response by WO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 9 at 2018 9:33 PM

2018-06-09T21:33:19-04:00

Have you done any research through the internet yourself?

Response by COL Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 10 at 2018 12:10 AM

2018-06-10T00:10:30-04:00

Yes, once you are an e4 promotable or e5 you are eligible to apply. It is a long process and an interview is required. Go find the local CI office and ask them how to get started. They may try you out for a while. You need a recommendation from a CI and then an interview from a CI along with all the other required documents. Good luck.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 10 at 2018 1:16 PM

2018-06-10T13:16:50-04:00

You can,

See your 902d CI office for details and to put a plan together to apply for CI. You can also try a CID packet as well; both will provide you with a great career. If you want to be a police officer when you get out-Go CID. If you want to do CI in OGAs and or Private sector you should go CI.

Good luck!

Response by SSG Ronald Colwell made Jun 10 at 2018 8:51 PM

2018-06-10T20:51:55-04:00

Whiner

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 11 at 2018 12:40 AM

2018-06-11T00:40:07-04:00

SPC Private RallyPoint Member I see you are on Fort Bragg; as others have said, contact the local field office on Fort Bragg, at DSN: 396-4809. LTC Private RallyPoint Member and I used to work there many years ago; it is a good place. They will assist you in identifying the current prerequisites and required packet items. The recruitment process was recently updated, so this is a good time for applicants to inquire.

Keep in mind the grass isn't always greener of the other side, it's just a different shade. Maintain realistic expectations and ask the questions that matter to you, pertaining to job satisfaction. Too many applicants get distracted by the civilian clothing aspect, they forget ask about impact on family life, deployments, day-to-day expectations, and assignments after the field office. The more informed you are, the better chance you will stick with whatever career field you decide to reclass into.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 12 at 2018 8:38 AM

2018-06-12T08:38:16-04:00

The process is a lot easier now that a packet isn’t required. Just a 4187 signed by your battalion commander or O-5 and above in your chain of command. They are now accepting E-4 non promotables without BLC. It’s still a selection process though. It’s not automatic just by meeting the prerequisites. There’s a CI recruitment page through IKN which you can log into with your CAC. There you’ll find all the information you need to determine if you’re qualified for the job or not. Like many others have said here though, your local field office will have plenty of info to help you out with as well.