Change MOS in active duty army?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 13 Aug 2020 07:42:44 -0400

Hi All,
I have a question, i joined the US army about 2.5 years ago.
MOS : 68W
Is there a way i can change the MOS, what would be the process for the same. I have asked my first line as well.
I was looking into changing into another medical MOS. What are the things that i should be knowing and things that i need to be researching upon?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 13 at 2020 7:52 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 13 Aug 2020 07:52:23 -0400

Talk to your retention. They would have a better answer for you than random people on the internet.

Response by SGT Steven Palma made Aug 13 at 2020 9:59 AM

SGT Steven Palma — Thu, 13 Aug 2020 09:59:41 -0400

Things you need to research are the different medical MOS there maybe some you may not know exists as some don’t work directly in the hospital setting ie 68R, 68T, 68S. There are great opportunities although one thing to keep in mind is the overall strength of that MOS as it will determine if you’re even able to reclass. You also need to know the difference between ST and GT scores because some medical MOS require a certain score from either or to be able to reclass into. Along with talking to your Retention NCO, it’s best to get a grasp of the actual job by speaking to friends in different medical MOS to see what they actually do and the opportunities they have for advancement so you can tan truly ask yourself if you’d enjoy it. All in all, don’t just settle, choose something you want to do for the long run.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 13 at 2020 10:43 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 13 Aug 2020 10:43:37 -0400

Your MOS is an under strength MOS. When it's time to reenlist you can request a new MOS. I would advise against anything else medical if you ever want to get promoted. Most of them require you are a non promotable E4. Several require college you probably don't have. Several are always over strength. Most do not ever have training available. Don't bother with waiting for 68B, E, F, G, P, or T.
68W is your best choice for career progression and offers the most openings into other medical fields once you get education. 68V is good once you have the college credits because they accept E5. 68L, N, K, Q, and U all require college.
Bottom line, if you're in the medical field you are progressing without college.

Response by SSG Dave Johnston made Aug 13 at 2020 9:10 PM

SSG Dave Johnston — Thu, 13 Aug 2020 21:10:53 -0400

Cheat, ask for the schooling as a secondary MOS... Mine when I wore the uniform was Medical Supply, with a additional MOS for X-ray Technician earned thru hands on and correspondence courses while assigned to LA MEPS
The one Medical MOS I wanted was off limits because of TIG/TIS (Medical Maintenance) career progression stopped at E-8, if memory serves...
Go chat with your career councilor and maybe, if you're real lucky, School in route with PCS move...