How can I start the reclass process? Do I have a good chance to switch to 19K?

2019-08-08T16:43:27-04:00

I am chrrently a 91A (M1Abrams System Maintainer) but want to switch to 19K (M1Armor Crewman) I like doing this for the most part but I want to be a operator and I feel like with knowing 20 level tasks I will be more efficient as a Operator how can I start this process exactly?

Response by SSG William Jones made Aug 8 at 2019 4:50 PM

2019-08-08T16:50:05-04:00

With that degree of familiarity with armor, you should have a lot going for you. Check with your unit's equivalent of an advisor or take it up the chain. Somebody should be able to assist you.

Response by Capt Gregory Prickett made Aug 8 at 2019 9:47 PM

2019-08-08T21:47:41-04:00

A DAT is not an operator, just sayin'....

Response by PV2 Duane Schlender made Aug 8 at 2019 11:01 PM

2019-08-08T23:01:29-04:00

having 10 shop and 20 shop skills certainly helps matters.
and the familiarity with deadline reports mechanic side is a bonus as well.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 8 at 2019 11:20 PM

2019-08-08T23:20:39-04:00

Go see your Career Counselor

Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 9 at 2019 4:52 PM

2019-08-09T16:52:19-04:00

I was told I needed to reclass when my 42A S-1 spot was leaving with the unit and I couldn't go with, so I became a 21E which is now the 12N (Human Resources to Horizontal Construction....what a jump). I'd also love to know what the proper process would have been instead of "hey you can't leave so you have to reclass."

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 13 at 2019 2:59 PM

2019-08-13T14:59:59-04:00

Talk to your unit retention.

Response by SPC Nancy Greene made Aug 13 at 2019 3:06 PM

2019-08-13T15:06:01-04:00

You need to talk with the Personnel Support for your unit. Reclassification is usually based upon the he ‘needs’ of the Army. Think you would be as asset as a crewman since you know the technical aspects of the M1! Good luck!

Response by SFC Duane Schleifer made Aug 23 at 2019 2:15 PM

2019-08-23T14:15:46-04:00

Reclass when you re-enlist. Only way I know of. Your maintenance skills will be welcomed by whatever crew you serve with. Good luck to you and thank you for your service.

Response by PFC James (LURCH) Janota made Nov 25 at 2019 11:46 AM

2019-11-25T11:46:55-05:00

I was giving this some thought in hindsight. I was thinking it might be good if 19K and 91A could cross train. Just for those SHTF scenarios.

Response by SSG Christopher Reaves made Dec 3 at 2019 12:26 AM

2019-12-03T00:26:13-05:00

Check with S1 and pick up 19K as a secondary MOS.