How can I take a more active role in reclassifying to a cyber warfare MOS?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 11 Aug 2017 11:06:12 -0400

I am an E-5 with 10 years in as an engineer in the national guard. I work in the IT world for my civilian job and I love it.

My biggest issue is not having a security clearance. My unit is trying to get one for me but it has been months and as far as I know I am waiting for a code to apply for my security clearance.

I feel like I am just waiting around and would like to take a more active role.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 11 at 2017 11:11 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 11 Aug 2017 11:11:25 -0400

I have been moving dirt as an engineer for 10 years and would like to align my civilian career which is also something I love with my military career. I do not feel like I have to stay in the Army or the guard but I do have ~3 years left in my contract.
I am just tired of waiting around and would like to take a more active approach.

Thanks!

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 11 at 2017 11:58 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 11 Aug 2017 11:58:43 -0400

Regardless of your current clearance issues, have you located your local units that have 17Cs in them? In both the Reserves and NG, there are Army Cyber Protection Teams all undergoing training and reclassification. If you are a promising candidate, they may be able to assist. Have you looked at the voluntary transfer incentive program (VTIP) packet that needs to be put in for a reclassification? I'm pretty sure that from reading your geographic location, there are no Reserves Cyber unit near you but there may be a NG unit near you. You can also see about working with your retention NCO to shift units with a reclass, but may need to extend your contract. It is almost a year of school prior to any additional training for your actual Cyber role.