How does a soldier get a waiver to reclass to another MOS?

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 20 Jul 2020 22:05:21 -0400

hello, I'm a new soldier, my mos is 42A and I want to reclass to 68R, I qualify for the ASVAB score for 68R, I have asked retention and they said I have to be in the in and out reenlistment list which my 42A need to be over strength and 68R need to be short strength, my question is what happened if this list shows 68R is always over strength or balance, that means I can never reclass into? and I also hear that I can get a waiver to reclass to other mos, it's that true, if so how can I get a waiver for reclass? and is 68R a good mos , what does this mos do ?

Response by MSG Gary Eckert made Jul 20 at 2020 10:38 PM

MSG Gary Eckert — Mon, 20 Jul 2020 22:38:37 -0400

You are a 42A. Part of your job is researching this info for other Soldiers. Start with AR 614-200 and go from there. After learning how to find information for yourself you may find that one of the best ways to succeed as a 42A is the ability to find the answer!

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 21 at 2020 1:33 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 01:33:36 -0400

There is no waiver to reclass into an over strength MOS. Waivers are for when you don't meet the requirements like your grade or ASVAB. You need an exception to policy. Unless you are exceptional, you don't warrant the exception. If you are exceptional then your BDE CDR must sign your request, which HRC will deny because of MOS strengths.
68R is not a great MOS unless you want to be a good inspector when you grow up. The promotions are terrible and they have very few spots. Stay a 42A you can go anywhere and promotion potential is excellent

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 21 at 2020 11:36 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 11:36:01 -0400

You want to go into a MOS but don't know what they do? Odd. And if it's not a packet MOS and in and out calls don't favor what you're trying to do then it won't happen.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 23 at 2020 10:49 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 23 Jul 2020 22:49:33 -0400

You can’t (as far as i know or have seen), get a waiver to reclass. You could try to request it but i highly doubt that will even be considered. Another option (which i do not recommend, but it is possible so i feel like i should let you know), is being forced to reclass through failing out of your AIT. The thing is, when i went through AIT at Fort Sam, the 68R MOS was known to be difficult to get. It’s pretty well overstrength from what i’ve seen and heard. Their class sizes are also pretty small and their company is a mix of multiple MOSs.

Response by SGT Steven Palma made Jul 24 at 2020 1:36 PM

SGT Steven Palma — Fri, 24 Jul 2020 13:36:06 -0400

Unfortunately you will not be able to reclass into the MOS if it’s over strength. The 68R MOS is a good. You can pretty much go to any Army, Navy or Marine Corps Base. That being said like many medical MOS you can go to a field unit and not do your job. That being said, do a term in your current MOS then see if you can reclass upon re-enlistment.

Response by SPC Joe Bu made Nov 18 at 2020 9:33 PM

SPC Joe Bu — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 21:33:34 -0500

I was a supervisor seeing over600 meals a shift for officers