How long can I expect to have to wait for an entry-level 35L opening (Reserves)?

Griffin Cederquist — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 14:02:37 -0500

I am currently attempting to secure a Reserves 35L contract pending medical waiver. My recruiter recently contacted me saying that a unit close to me, despite having 10+ vacancies in this MOS, was "not accepting vacancy loads (exempt unit)" or something to that effect. Apparently this means that there are functionally zero vacancies for this MOS available for me to fill in my state or immediately adjacent ones. I am fully qualified for the position. I am not particularly interested in any other jobs. How long of a wait should I expect?

Response by Griffin Cederquist made Nov 16 at 2023 2:03 PM

Griffin Cederquist — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 14:03:13 -0500

Update: Medical waiver approved

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 16 at 2023 8:35 PM

SGM Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 20:35:31 -0500

Two things:
1. in the Reserve compos (Army Reserve and Army Guard) they typically want to interview the candidate before accepting them for 35M or 35L.
2. The Army Reserves is divesting a lot of 35M and 35L. Could be that unit is locked because next year that unit won't have 35L at all.
You should consider talking to an Army Guard recruiter if this is the MOS you want.