How can I re class before AIT?

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 20 Jan 2020 13:42:56 -0500

Currently I am an 11B Infantryman and discovered its not really for me. I am in the National guard and doing split training. So i would like to know how can i reclass before AIT? I want to do something that translates into real world jobs later on down the line when i get out.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 20 at 2020 1:45 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 20 Jan 2020 13:45:33 -0500

You haven't even been to 11B AIT nor served as an MOSQ Infantryman. How do you know this MOS is not for you? Also, why did you choose it?

To answer your question, though, you are going need to speak with your unit and a recruiter.

Response by MAJ Javier Rivera made Jan 20 at 2020 2:42 PM

MAJ Javier Rivera — Mon, 20 Jan 2020 14:42:29 -0500

Few things:
1. MOS has nothing to do with been a great or bad family man.
2. Regardless of the MOS, as a NG member you’ll have all the lime in the word. Is not a full time job!!!!
3. As a NG member, you are already committed to a position. Therefore it up to the command, not the recruiter, if they reclass you.

Best of luck on your future endeavors!

Response by CPL Gary Pifer made Jan 20 at 2020 3:23 PM

CPL Gary Pifer — Mon, 20 Jan 2020 15:23:00 -0500

Then get out of the way....I rejoined as a 46 year old 19D and 11B.... lost many from my units.. many maimed.. myself disabled in traiing accidents. Would I take your place at age 64.. Scouts Out....

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 20 at 2020 4:01 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 20 Jan 2020 16:01:52 -0500

Maybe, but you'll have to know what you want find a slot and convince your chain of command you'll serve the Army better there. If you can't convince them of that then you're going to AIT

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 20 at 2020 5:04 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 20 Jan 2020 17:04:02 -0500

You can't reclass before AIT, you have to have an MOS to reclass.
First, you're in the NG, your contract has already begun once you signed, unlike the Active Duty people going to MEPS. That means no contract renegotiation for you. You can go to your training NCO or Career Counselor, search for another slot somewhere else in your state that you could train into, but that will be up to the state of they need you somewhere else more. There are a lot of other factors that will come into play, particularly location.
Second, there is no "get out". You're NG, it is a part time job where you work two days a month until your two week AT. There is no job in the NG that is going to give you the experience and training you need to be competitive in that field in the three years you spend in the Guard.
Third, this part about being a family man in the Infantry in the NG is ridiculous. Again, it's a very small time commitment. Most of your drills will be spent doing the same readiness crap every other Soldier is doing. When you do your annual training you will be away for two weeks, the same as every other Soldier. In the NG you are not away from your family more often because you are infantry.
Fourth, as for the part of wanting to put your skills towards a job, do what everyone else is doing, and go to school and get training in the career field you want. Most of the people in the NG aren't doing an MOS their civilian career field is oriented towards. Most of the Infantry I met were cops or firefighters. None of the MPs were cops on the civilian side. Hell, of the Infantry I met or worked with they were history teachers, dental equipment salesmen, lots of cops and fire fighters, construction workers, Government Civilian employees, small business owners, electricians, plumbers, and a dozen other jobs. The only people I saw who learned a skill directly from the NG and applied it to their job were people who commissioned into a medical field and the NG paid for their school. For instance, the NG has a good deal for the PA program, or flight medics. These are not entry level positions.

Response by SSG Brian L. made Jan 20 at 2020 5:23 PM

SSG Brian L. — Mon, 20 Jan 2020 17:23:07 -0500

Stay 11B get out and then go to College.... easy as that