https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/how-long-does-it-take-for-hrc-to-answer-a-reclass-request <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I selected to reclassify into the Army Band(42R). My reclass packet already made it up to HRC, but mistakenly I was put to reclass to another MOS. My Career Counselor was able to catch the error, and HRC is currently working to fix it.<br /><br />My AEA/Dt says M/20210801. I understand the M code, but I&#39;m not sure what is the purpose of the date. Will that be the expiration date or the date I&#39;m eligible to reclassify.<br /><br />My packet was submitted in late April, and my ETS date is within five months. I&#39;m aware I need to reenlist, etc. I just need someone to shed some light. <br /><br />Thank you! Tue, 25 May 2021 13:21:04 -0400 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/how-long-does-it-take-for-hrc-to-answer-a-reclass-request <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I selected to reclassify into the Army Band(42R). My reclass packet already made it up to HRC, but mistakenly I was put to reclass to another MOS. My Career Counselor was able to catch the error, and HRC is currently working to fix it.<br /><br />My AEA/Dt says M/20210801. I understand the M code, but I&#39;m not sure what is the purpose of the date. Will that be the expiration date or the date I&#39;m eligible to reclassify.<br /><br />My packet was submitted in late April, and my ETS date is within five months. I&#39;m aware I need to reenlist, etc. I just need someone to shed some light. <br /><br />Thank you! SSG Private RallyPoint Member Tue, 25 May 2021 13:21:04 -0400 2021-05-25T13:21:04-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/how-long-does-it-take-for-hrc-to-answer-a-reclass-request?n=7002187&urlhash=7002187 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The purpose of the date is the end date for the AEA Code. If you don&#39;t reenlist by then you you&#39;re available to be placed on assignment by your branch manager.<br /><br />You need an audition with a band master for 42R. If you didn&#39;t audition your request will be turned back at HRC. Most band members have a degree in music and a decade or so of experience. Then you need to have a class seat. I&#39;ve never seen a class seat for 42R in 10 years. I can tell you that there isn&#39;t one right now. Even if it were an MOS that has occasional class seats, five months isn&#39;t usually enough time to get the specific MOS class seat you want. <br /><br />I would very, very strongly suggest against 42R. They are almost always over strength and it&#39;s almost impossible to promote to SSG. If your goal is to be forced out be forced out due to RCP at 14 years then 42R is a good choice. One of my junior Counselors was a 42R and she switched out after 10 years as a SGT because she couldn&#39;t get promoted. <br /><br />Whether you choose this MOS or another you need to do an extension now and start looking for class seats again in September. That&#39;s when HRC will start loading the FY23 class seats for other MOS&#39;s. SFC Private RallyPoint Member Tue, 25 May 2021 14:10:02 -0400 2021-05-25T14:10:02-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/how-long-does-it-take-for-hrc-to-answer-a-reclass-request?n=7002193&urlhash=7002193 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>To answer the headline question, HRC currently has 14 days to respond to your Reclass hotline SFC Private RallyPoint Member Tue, 25 May 2021 14:11:32 -0400 2021-05-25T14:11:32-04:00 2021-05-25T13:21:04-04:00