I am considering 35L and 35M in the U.S. Army, any thoughts or advice regarding the job?

2022-08-27T22:07:14-04:00

I am about to turn 30 years old with a bachelors degree in International Security. I would really like to know if joining the Army in one of these MOS's would be worth it as far as work/investigative experience.

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 27 at 2022 11:01 PM

2022-08-27T23:01:06-04:00

Anthony Oriol Below is a previous post. Search on "35L" and "35M" for the other posts.

https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/does-35m-or-35l-have-the-most-or-best-options-post-military-career-what-are-the-differences-and-pros-and-cons-of-each

Does 35M or 35L have the most or best options post military career? What are the differences and...

I am a current 35F stationed at fort hood. I was a prior service infantry marine and I was also in the national guard. I have a degree and law enforcement experience. My question is whether 35M or 35L has the most or best options post military career. I am interested in both , but prefer HUMINT. However the lack of stateside opportunities with 35M worries me and that is why 35L is appealing. I wanted to work for the FBI or CIA after college...

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 27 at 2022 11:33 PM

2022-08-27T23:33:49-04:00

Be a 35N

Response by SFC Casey O'Mally made Aug 28 at 2022 12:02 AM

2022-08-28T00:02:28-04:00

If you have your degree is there a reason you are looking at enlisting rather than commissioning?

Response by SFC David Reid, M.S, PHR, SHRM-CP, DTM made Aug 28 at 2022 8:24 PM

2022-08-28T20:24:15-04:00

Where is your heart is pursue which one of these that you are more passionate about.

Response by MAJ Ronnie Reams made Aug 30 at 2022 1:57 PM

2022-08-30T13:57:24-04:00

Had a friend that as Spec4 was a CIC Agent. Wore civies, had an unmarked Ford Maverick and a Colt Cobra for defense. Hung out on Hay Street in Fayettenam, in the evenings, listening in the bars for SAEDA. He loved the job.

Response by SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 9 at 2022 10:36 PM

2022-09-09T22:36:57-04:00

As a 35M in a FORSCOM unit, 35L will give you something to do if you’re state side. 35M you basically rehearse your skills, or are doing something that doesn’t involve doing your specialty or using your language… you also have to consider that it is language dependent and you will be in TRADOC training for up to 2.5 years before you get to a unit and into the real army and that’s dependent on whether or not you make it through language school or are recycled at any point. You have to recertify every year in your assigned target language in order to maintain your qualifications to be a Mike. Things to consider.