Can I switch from 88m to 31b withing my first contract??

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 30 Sep 2018 19:07:59 -0400

I am currently a 88m and I hate it the mos has nothing to offer. I wanna be a civilian police officer after the army.So I was seeing if I can reclass from 88m to 31b within my first contract..Any suggestions...PLEASE HELP!

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 30 at 2018 8:00 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 30 Sep 2018 20:00:29 -0400

Long story short, you cannot do that right now.
I'm not too keen on reclassing specifics, but I do know of something called an IN OUT List on the HRC Homepage. Basically, it's a list of all Army MOS' and their current manpower divided between junior enlisted, E-5, E-6, and E-7. At the moment, it actually seems to me like 31B is overstaffed and 88M is understaffed, so it's not likely you'll be able to reclass to that anytime soon. Here's a link so you can see for yourself: https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/18-026

This is only one of many factors that goes into being able to reclass, though. I'd talk to a Career Counselor or Retention NCO, I have no other concrete info for you. Good luck.

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Response by SFC Marc W. made Sep 30 at 2018 8:08 PM

SFC Marc W. — Sun, 30 Sep 2018 20:08:52 -0400

How long is your contract?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 30 at 2018 9:37 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 30 Sep 2018 21:37:37 -0400

Just get out and become a civilian police officer. Being a Vet is going to get your foot in the door regardless of MOS. Orlando PD has recruiting trucks that literally say they are hiring Vets on them

Response by CPL Banter Boss made Feb 22 at 2019 9:25 PM

CPL Banter Boss — Fri, 22 Feb 2019 21:25:04 -0500

Being an MP does not help you become a police officer more than any MOS would. Just like Being an 88M does not help you become a truck driver. Being in the military at all is what helps you.

Response by SFC William Long made Feb 24 at 2019 10:40 AM

SFC William Long — Sun, 24 Feb 2019 10:40:36 -0500

Check with your command ask to be reclassified if your in a bonus MOs you may not be able