Posted on Jul 22, 2014
How does everyone feel about not allowing Reserve soldiers to enlist for Active Duty except if they go Special Forces?
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Had a buddy in the Reserves attempt to go Active Duty as a Healthcare Specialist (Medic) but could only do so if he enlisted for Special Forces....which he knew he would fail and is now hoping they will re-class him as 11B in the end. I find it funny how they wouldn't want an experienced soldier to go Active Duty as oppose to a brand new soldier.
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Money. You get paid more. You are older (more likely to have family, medical issues, etc). It's always the bottom line.
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SFC (Join to see), this is a new one on me. Maybe that specific MOS wasn't open, but there are many RC soldiers that transfer components to the active component.
The primary limitation is going to be which MOSes and grades are available. With the reductions going on, the military can afford to be choosy.
The primary limitation is going to be which MOSes and grades are available. With the reductions going on, the military can afford to be choosy.
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I appreciate the response COL Randall C. , my buddy attempted to just re-class as 11B after they didn't have a 68W slots open, but was denied and given this route instead.
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COL Randall C.
The "IN/OUT Call" list will give you an idea of what the Army is currently trying to fill and what's over strength. The current one is here: https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper/14-137
This doesn't directly map to "RC to AC", but does give you a feeling for it. For example, looking at 68Ws, there are no "INs" available and SL1s are shown to be available for transfer out.
So, if your friend is an E1-E4 trying to come onto active duty as a 68W, he's likely out of luck. But if he was trying to come in as a 68V (respiratory specialist), then he would have a much better chance.
This doesn't directly map to "RC to AC", but does give you a feeling for it. For example, looking at 68Ws, there are no "INs" available and SL1s are shown to be available for transfer out.
So, if your friend is an E1-E4 trying to come onto active duty as a 68W, he's likely out of luck. But if he was trying to come in as a 68V (respiratory specialist), then he would have a much better chance.
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