How soon can I put in a package for a different MOS or apply for a broadening assignment?

2021-01-16T16:17:33-05:00

I got an assignment overseas and I am wondering how soon or what's the earliest I can drop a package to either get a broadening assignment or switch MOS.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 16 at 2021 5:08 PM

2021-01-16T17:08:19-05:00

Are you a E-5?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 16 at 2021 7:06 PM

2021-01-16T19:06:56-05:00

There's no package for a different MOS. It all depends on what MOS you want to get into and your DEROS. DEROS drives everything when you're OCONUS. For broadening assignments you'll need to be an NCO for at least a year, bare minimum.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 16 at 2021 10:21 PM

2021-01-16T22:21:57-05:00

You can try 12P, it is a star MOS you can apply to regardless of in/out calls and current duty location. Search U.S. Army Prime Power School for more information.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 17 at 2021 8:34 AM

2021-01-17T08:34:58-05:00

You're going to have to wait some time and hit a few milestones before you can request a broadening assignment. Specifically, you'll need to earn the rank of SGT first for recruiting. Check out this link for a list of requirements for recruiting.
https://recruiting.army.mil/recruiter/eligibility_requirements/
Once you meet all of those requirements, you just have to do your time in your overseas assignment then. However, it doesn't matter the time requirement for an overseas assignment, if you don't meet the basic qualifications for the assignment you're looking into.
I wish you the best of luck!

Eligibility Requirements

The official website for the Army Recruiting Command (USAREC)

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 18 at 2021 2:43 PM

2021-01-18T14:43:52-05:00

Head to the SORB office next to the Museum and Shoppette with a complete SF physical, go to Selection (SF/CA/PO), get Selected, good bye orders and hello reclass.