How common is it to reclassify to 11B after 3 years as an 13B?

2018-04-13T17:05:44-04:00

Hello I just recently signed my contract for 13b but I was very set on being an 11b or 11c, and the only reason I signed this 13b contract was because I originally had an 11x contract but my wife who is pregnant with our first child has been having a lot of health issues and I had requested and received a RENO to take care of her for the time being. Is it possible to reclass to 11b?

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 13 at 2018 8:26 PM

2018-04-13T20:26:53-04:00

Yes, it is possible. When you get to your 2 year mark, your reenlistment window will open up (15 months prior to your ETS date). When that happens your retention/reenlistment NCO will be contacting you to decide if you want to re-up or finish out your full 3 years and get out. At that time you can request reclassification. Keep in mind this will only be possible if 11B is “understrength” at your rank and 13B is “balanced or overstrength” at your rank. The Army is changing so in 3 years it may be more difficult. But anything is possible. Just make sure you make the reclass as soon as you can in your career because the more time in service and rank you make, the harder it will be to reclass.

Lastly, if they do not let you reclass at the end of your term, you can always go to Ranger school and then put in a 4187 to switch over to 11B, since it will become your secondary MOS, given that you successfully graduate. Either way, good luck to you. Make it happen.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 13 at 2018 8:30 PM

2018-04-13T20:30:58-04:00

Edit to the above:

“If 11B is understrength or balanced”. 11B is hardly ever understrength, but usually balanced. It depends mostly on if 13B is under, or balanced.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 14 at 2018 2:29 AM

2018-04-14T02:29:30-04:00

The easiest way to reclass to 11B is to go to Ranger School

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 15 at 2018 12:09 AM

2018-04-15T00:09:47-04:00

Ive heard that at AIT you could request an mos change, how accurate is that?