Posted on Feb 3, 2014
How can you convince a Soldier that the MOS he chose is a good one to stay in?
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I have a Soldier that says he hates his MOS. I've been in this MOS for almost 12 years. I don't know what to say to him that could convince him to stay in this MOS and not reclass. I have tried explaining to him that in our MOS, you don't do our job in a Cav unit. What would you say to him if he was your Soldier???
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In this particular scenario it is not about whether you like the MOS or not and convincing the soldier other wise. The best thing that you can do as a leader is to give the best advice possible and support the SM in whatever decision is made. If the soldier does not like the MOS then ask why. If they would like to re-class to a particular MOS ask why. Once you understand where the SM is coming from weigh the pros and cons of each to give them the resources to make an informed decision. Whatever decision the SM makes you as a leader should support them and set them up for success.
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SFC Rice is 100% correct. Its not about what you want him to do just give him advice for the good of him and the Army as a whole. If he is a good Soldier I would much rather him find something he is happy doing in the Army rather than get out and leave that spot for someone who doesn't want to be here.
Don't try to talk him into something he doesn't want to do.
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SGT Wanless,
Not sure what you mean by "don't do your job in a CAV unit"? I was in 3-17th CAV at Fort Drum (before they moved to HAAF) (sister Squadron). You're in D-Troop, the maintenance troop of the squadron…you guys don't do hydraulic repairs? You guys just do electronics and armament repairs?
Either way - my advice to that young Soldier would be to do the best job that he can while he is assigned to that unit…regardless of what job they assign him to do.
What made him choose his MOS when he came in? Determine what he likes doing and what motivates him. If he really dislikes his MOS then perhaps re-classing is his best option. IF he's a good Soldier - then as long as we keep him in the Army, doesn't really matter if he keeps the same MOS.
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I jumped between weapons system repair on the AH-1 and 11B/11H. I enjoyed both, but sacrificed promotions as a result. I'm sorry to here that the soldier chaptered out. If he had been given the opportunity to even transfer to the aviation support battalion across Simons AAF, he may have been happy and stayed out of trouble.
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