Do 88Ns do their job, whether they are deployed or not?

2018-08-04T21:57:14-04:00

Trying to reclass

Response by SFC Dagmar Riley made Aug 4 at 2018 10:14 PM

2018-08-04T22:14:56-04:00

SPC Private RallyPoint Member , yes for the most part. You’re still required to do what everyone in all the MOS’ do, whenever needed you will still have to man defensive positions, pull guard duty and whatever else requires man power, if that’s what you were trying to find out. You’re always a soldier first and then a specialist in the area you were trained in. It also depends on what the OPTEMPO of your unit is; there are times you think you’re the only one working because the rest is just waiting on you to get the Movement into Operation. It’s a really great MOS but often an extremely busy one that can keep you working still when everyone else is taking a rest for the day, but the pride in all that you were able to accomplish is well worth it and most in that MOS are a close knit group beyond just being in the same MOS; excellent camaraderie. You definitely will learn a lot in this MOS because it covers such an extremely large area of expertise. I highly recommend it!

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 5 at 2018 3:59 AM

2018-08-05T03:59:20-04:00

How are deployments for 88N? Is it mainly staying on the FOB?

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 8 at 2018 5:24 PM

2018-08-08T17:24:29-04:00

When I was home as a Reservist in the Support Operations (SPO) section of a Sustainment Brigade, I didn't do much of anything 88N related unless it was during Annual Training. When I deployed, man I worked my butt off and loved every bit of it. So it kinda depends, but 88Ns cover a wide range of stuff. I'm on ADOS orders right now at Division level. I've had to learn Container Management, HAZMAT, UMO, TC AIMS II (Functional Users)- in order to create COMPASS reports and movement plans, etc. Trust me, you'll be busy and if not, try to go to some of these schools listed above that's related to your MOS. We cover movements of personnel and equipment going by all modes of travel. You could work at port, on Rail yard, at an airfield, or a desk. I started out in aviation 15U & 15D and I wasn't sure I'd like being an 88N, but 5 years in as an 88N, i love what I do.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 23 at 2018 1:43 PM

2018-09-23T13:43:58-04:00

Yeah, I do my job all over the place. Over seas or in the states.