How can a soldier reclass before their reenlistment window is open?

SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 21 Feb 2018 11:00:36 -0500

I have a soldier who does not like his job. He has talked about reclassing or getting out of this MOS in general since day 1. I want to give him options as to what he can do rather than complaining about it and not doing anything. I know they used to have the BEAR program but was there a replacement for that? I just want to help him do something he’d be happy to do everyday.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 21 at 2018 11:05 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 21 Feb 2018 11:05:34 -0500

He should be able to do a DA 4187 requesting an MOS change from his commander.
If approved, then it will be a matter of finding an MOS that he qualifies for and has available billets for training.
There may be consequences to his contract, though, so a thorough review of obligations and stipulations in his contract should predate any actions going up for approval.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 21 at 2018 11:18 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 21 Feb 2018 11:18:32 -0500

SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member I know in the Reserves we do it all the time. The issue is if they have a bonus tied to the MOS. Check with retention of your unit. I know I moved some of my Soldiers around to different slots to get them re-classed from horizontal construction operators to medics.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 21 at 2018 12:19 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 21 Feb 2018 12:19:07 -0500

You should also take a look at the most recent IN/OUT calls to see what may be available. He'd only be able to reclass into something with a shortage. Some MOSes like 17C can be applied for at any time, but require a full packet of information.
https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/17-296

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Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Feb 21 at 2018 2:18 PM

SGM Bill Frazer — Wed, 21 Feb 2018 14:18:12 -0500

Not as far as I know- get him to retention NCO- he might find a shortage MOS that would pull quicker.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 21 at 2018 5:11 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 21 Feb 2018 17:11:21 -0500

Voluntary reclasses are handled through your Career Counselor. There are a lot of factors involved starting with the class seats available for reclass, time on station rules, and MOS strengths. Then the counselor has to cross reference to verify other factors such as, time in grade, rank requirements, clearance, line scores, and a slew of other things. Your soldier won't be eligible to reclass into anything at all unless they have been on station at least one year.