Posted on Jul 30, 2016
I am reclassifying to 25B Information Technology Specialist very soon. Can anyone tell me what the schooling will be about?
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Hi the first week or two is it basics, basically if you've never touched a computer ever this gets you up to speed, if you have touched a computer....I'm sorry it's not fun...after that you do software where you install a client OS (Windows 7) using the army Windows installer, then a domain server, and finally an exchange email server (you'll have finals in all those right after you learn them) after that it's Cisco 1 (2 weeks) then Cisco 2 (more advanced then Cisco 1, way more commands) then is CPN, you'll learn how to actually do Bravo work, and all of your instructors are civilians, way better then it sounds, then is army net where you learn all the army networks and have to put into practice ALL the skills you spent the last 18-19 weeks learning, you'll be in 4 man teams, 1. a help desk, 2. Networking 3. Domain control admin 4. And Admin. At the end you'll receive your certificate of doneness and move on to where ever the army wants you, have fun :D
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The schooling will be fast paced but designed for you to pass, I wouldn't stress out about it.
Later on in your career you will be competing for the rank of Sergeant which isn't easy.
I recommend taking a look at your or co workers (PPW) Promotion Point Worksheet,
and do everything you can to get your points up.
Things you should know.
Points for Sergeant are likely to drop below 500 and rarely drop below 600.
It's been a couple years since points for Staff Sergeant have dropped below 798.
Get your 300 on your PT test.
Score 40 out of 40 on weapons qualification.
Get a collage degree. Max hours
Go to 40 hour plus classes (Military ED), aka combatives, airborne, air assault. Max hours
Win to soldier of the month and go as heigh as you can for the purpose of awards. Max awards
Volunteer hours for award.
IT Certifications aka Compta, Cisco ect...
BLC aka WLC, get the distinguished honor graduate. extra points...
Skill Port, max that now, I think you need 400 hours. Someone here I'm sure will correct me if I'm wrong. ;)
Fun MOS, very knowledged and experienced based mos.
Good Luck
Later on in your career you will be competing for the rank of Sergeant which isn't easy.
I recommend taking a look at your or co workers (PPW) Promotion Point Worksheet,
and do everything you can to get your points up.
Things you should know.
Points for Sergeant are likely to drop below 500 and rarely drop below 600.
It's been a couple years since points for Staff Sergeant have dropped below 798.
Get your 300 on your PT test.
Score 40 out of 40 on weapons qualification.
Get a collage degree. Max hours
Go to 40 hour plus classes (Military ED), aka combatives, airborne, air assault. Max hours
Win to soldier of the month and go as heigh as you can for the purpose of awards. Max awards
Volunteer hours for award.
IT Certifications aka Compta, Cisco ect...
BLC aka WLC, get the distinguished honor graduate. extra points...
Skill Port, max that now, I think you need 400 hours. Someone here I'm sure will correct me if I'm wrong. ;)
Fun MOS, very knowledged and experienced based mos.
Good Luck
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SSG Billyray Musselman
Points for 25B are naturally high. I just got pinned this month with 588 points.
I would say they are requirements for promotion "in our MOS".
The key to making Sergeant in our MOS is making yourself Competitive among your peers. I tell you our peers are very competitive.
Peers - other Specialists also trying to make sergeant.
Another example,
In the Infantry points are naturally Low (39 -300 points), meaning it's essentially an automatic promotion after you graduated BLC and Pass the board.
Everything I wrote that your commenting about is the "STANDARD" if you want to standout from your peers.
I would say they are requirements for promotion "in our MOS".
The key to making Sergeant in our MOS is making yourself Competitive among your peers. I tell you our peers are very competitive.
Peers - other Specialists also trying to make sergeant.
Another example,
In the Infantry points are naturally Low (39 -300 points), meaning it's essentially an automatic promotion after you graduated BLC and Pass the board.
Everything I wrote that your commenting about is the "STANDARD" if you want to standout from your peers.
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Since you're already in the army, you should know about skillport. Do the security+, A+, Network+, & ICND 1-2. Pay close attention and you should do fine. Quizlet has pre-made study cards as well
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SGT Billy McLaughlin
You should DEFINITELY get on Skillport as soon as possible to learn what you can. It prepares you more for life outside the Army. Also get your basics as early as possible, your A+, Sec+, Net+ are required in most posts for becoming an Admin anyways. Depending on the path you take in the Army, you might want to look at the the advanced cert paths while you are still under TA eligibility.
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