Can I reclass to a 42A if my GT score is not high enough but I have been working for 42A position for almost 6 months?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 23:44:23 -0500

I have been working for 42A position for almost 6 months now and I am trying to reclass. My primary MOS is 92Y. With that said my GT score is not high enough. But according to the DA pam my CL score meets requirements. Also when I looked into it . It stated anyone "enlisting " into the MOS after september 2015 must have 100 GT. I'm not enlisting , I am reclassing ? I have the CL score good to go. Anyone have any thoughts on this ? Trying to get an AGR position and reclass school.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 29 at 2023 7:31 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 07:31:02 -0500

Personnel wishing to reclass into an MOS need to meet the requirements the same as a new Enlistee. Regardless, you need to speak with your Career Counselor about this. Also, there is a course you can take to raise your GT.

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 29 at 2023 7:56 AM

SGM Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 07:56:46 -0500

We are in the process of investigating an AGR who did just what you are suggesting; reclassing to 42A without the requisite GT score. It will not end well for that AGR.

That said, in any state there are more AGR jobs in 92Y than 42A.
But 92Y and 42A typically combine to make up a third of all enlisted AGR jobs in a state. If you are an AGR with two MOSes, those are the two to have.
There is a BSEP course at NG PEC for raising your line scores. AD posts also offer the course if there is one near you, and you can just use self-study to increase your score.

Response by SSG Laurie Mullen made Nov 29 at 2023 2:34 PM

SSG Laurie Mullen — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 14:34:57 -0500

As SGM McCloud has said, your best bet is to raise your GT score. Have you been attending college at all?

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Nov 30 at 2023 1:09 PM

SGM Bill Frazer — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 13:09:17 -0500

Bottom line, if you don't meet the requirements, then it is likely a NOO-GO

Response by SSG Brian Kerr made Dec 10 at 2023 12:36 PM

SSG Brian Kerr — Sun, 10 Dec 2023 12:36:22 -0500

In short, you can absolutely Retake the ASVAB to raise your GT Score for Reclass. You will just need to go to your Retention NCO (sometimes called a Career Counselor).

I actually just barely qualified (in 2 areas) by a single point in my ASVAB to Reclass to 42A and shocked some by having the 2nd best score in the 42A School (LOL!).

I do wish you the best of luck in your Career! :-))

~ SSG Kerr (Retired)

Response by 1SG Rene Davis made Dec 10 at 2023 6:01 PM

1SG Rene Davis — Sun, 10 Dec 2023 18:01:38 -0500

I would not support.

Response by SFC Tj Smith made Jan 1 at 2024 7:43 PM

SFC Tj Smith — Mon, 01 Jan 2024 19:43:37 -0500

SPC Kc Cabrera, There are a few positive responses to your question.

Response by SPC Michael Moore made Mar 21 at 2024 9:38 AM

SPC Michael Moore — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 09:38:35 -0400

The best thing to do is take classes to raise your Asvab scores, without that it would be hard to reclass into a 42A slot. Sorry but from my experience there is no getting around it, I would also check and see what would it take to be awarded the 42A as a SMOS