How can I reclass to a 68J ?

PVT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 14 Mar 2019 06:37:29 -0400

Currently a 74D and I really don't like being CBRN as it doe not relate to my civilian career at all now. Wanting to reclass to a 68J ( Medical Logistics ) but there aren't any available slots for me in LITTLE ROCK or surrounding areas any suggestions on what to do ? or is this just a waiting game I have to play while being a reservist ?

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 14 at 2019 7:26 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 14 Mar 2019 07:26:48 -0400

Unfortunately this will be a waiting game for you. If you’ve done everything possible devoid moving to whole other state to get the job you want you will have to wait for a slot to open up for that MOS. Best of luck.

Response by 2LT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 14 at 2019 7:33 AM

2LT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 14 Mar 2019 07:33:40 -0400

If you are a Reservist, you can be reimbursed up to $500 for travel to and from BA each month. If you find a unit where that wouldn't be you inconvenient, go for it. There's also IMA units, which group their IDT together so you're only travelling a few times a year. The other iron is WIAS which are similar to IMA and because they're relatively new they need personnel.
When a slot opens up locally, you'll already be trained, you can transfer back.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 14 at 2019 7:57 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 14 Mar 2019 07:57:59 -0400

68 J is an over strength mos . I wouldn’t recommend it. I am one now currently it’s hard to progress for one and two there aren’t many options for reenlistment

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 14 at 2019 11:51 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 14 Mar 2019 11:51:29 -0400

I would consider other MOSs right now since as time goes on AMEDD will downsizing the number of MOSs in the medical CMFs. 68J will be one of them. 68W is getting a lot of these guys so I’d look into that

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 14 at 2019 9:24 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 14 Mar 2019 21:24:04 -0400

Why not reclass to be a 92Y (Unit Supply) instead of 68J? You'll probably have a much easier time finding an available slot as a 92Y vs. being a 68J.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 16 at 2019 12:17 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 16 Mar 2019 00:17:45 -0400

As others have said don’t do it. I’m a j now and primor potential doesn’t go past 6 or 7. The MOS is so full they were for a while forcing reclass to active duty and started for reservists. Honestly I would recommend 68a it’s a long school but in the civilian side it’s very lucrative.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 17 at 2019 1:34 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 17 Mar 2019 13:34:41 -0400

The problem is 68J is an over strength MOS you’d have to pull some strings somewhere to make that happen

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 28 at 2019 8:12 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 28 Mar 2019 20:12:08 -0400

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Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 5 at 2019 5:28 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 05 Apr 2019 05:28:02 -0400

From my most recent understanding, all 68J will be reclassed /rolled up into 92Y. The 68J will become an ASI. There is no reason to even attempt to reclass as a J