Can you obtain the same civilian IT certifications of a 25B as a 25U ?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 12 Apr 2019 11:59:10 -0400

I do understand that a 25U is a master of all trades and 25B is more conectrated on IT/Networking ?

I’m currently doing as much research as I can. I want a IT Carrer in the civilian Side . So I would like to know which MOs would help me the most to achieve my goal ?
Thank you in advance!

Response by SPC Victor Calderon made Apr 12 at 2019 6:34 PM

SPC Victor Calderon — Fri, 12 Apr 2019 18:34:02 -0400

25B Route Helps due to CompTIA (A+, Net+, Sec+)Certifications transfer over to the Cilivian Jobs Or DOD Requirments that your clearance would assist you in.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 12 at 2019 7:07 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 12 Apr 2019 19:07:54 -0400

You'll be able to get them as a 25U but you'll have more opportunities as a 25B, N or Q. 25U are usually attached down to the companies and working on the radios while 25Bs are in the S6 and their main job is network.

Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 13 at 2019 10:26 PM

SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 13 Apr 2019 22:26:05 -0400

i would definitely go 25b but at the same time you got 35t which is the same just with a top secret

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 14 at 2019 11:13 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 14 Apr 2019 23:13:11 -0400

Once you enter into the 25 CMF - the civilian IT certifications become equally available to all of the MOS, the difference is the individual’s drive to attain them and the actual operational environment to put them into use. As a 25B you will work mostly help desk layer 1 issues, while as a 25U you will likely be focused on lower TI equipment like radios. If you want to get into networking, your best route is 25N. All of these MOS can reclass to 25D once you hit the SGT level, and that’ll streamline your military career to a strictly technical security focus. I’ve worked in multiple roles in my career as a Signal Soldier from 25U,D, B,N,L,Q,T - so please feel free to send me a message if you are looking for more specific insight into the enlisted Signal MOS.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 19 at 2019 9:05 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 19 Apr 2019 09:05:20 -0400

Yes you can, simply study for the certs Sec+, Net+ etc. depending on mission you may be able to have your company pay for them.

Response by SSgt Russell Stevens made Apr 27 at 2019 11:58 PM

SSgt Russell Stevens — Sat, 27 Apr 2019 23:58:35 -0400

I can't speak for Army MOS, my AFSC was 2T271, Air Transportation. While I was in I worked computers as a hobby and was able to translate that hobby to building and maintaining the squadron networks before there was an AFSC for computers. I was able to land IT jobs afterward just showing that military experience.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 9 at 2019 9:47 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 09 May 2019 09:47:24 -0400

I'm a 25U as well and my unit did get me certs in IT. 25U and 25B will be merging in the near future. I currently work as a Systems Engineer for General Dynamics and was offered the position with no certs. I eventually got my degree and the certs followed. Just get spun up on Linux, Bash scripting and networking on your own. These are the basics to get your foot in the door. While performing your roles as a 25U, get your hands dirtly in networking with the 25B guys.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 18 at 2019 7:00 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 18 May 2019 19:00:18 -0400

Get on ATCTS and you can see the MTTs out there and how many slots they have available. I let my guys go to whatever they want if the mission allows. The MTTs are paid for and so are the vouchers. Most units do not understand that.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 23 at 2019 11:49 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 23 May 2019 11:49:47 -0400

Yes you can. When I was active I recommended that my 25U's get the same certifications as my 25B's. You can't manage what you don't know. 25U's usually end up managing all Signal functions (don't know why).

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 14 at 2020 10:39 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 14 Feb 2020 22:39:10 -0500

Go 25B it will help you get the initial certificates and the rest you will work on it.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 29 at 2020 5:06 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 29 Apr 2020 05:06:14 -0400

It would depend on what your unit makes available to you. Check with your 6 shop