I'm close to obtaining my graphic design degree; it will fit perfect for 25M. How hard is it to get 25M when returning to active duty?

SSG Dennis Mendoza — Mon, 06 Feb 2017 12:40:02 -0500

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 6 at 2017 1:26 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 06 Feb 2017 13:26:37 -0500

SGT Mendoza,
Currently 25M Soldiers are struggling to get promoted. There are so many E5s that E4s haven't been promoted in 2yrs. If you want to use your skills to the max, I would recommend 25V or 46R. A skilled 25M can be used in some units, like WHCA, DMA or USASOC. But 8/10 times add duties or staff positions. I am a SSG 25M working with AFN. Let me know if I can help out

Response by SFC J Fullerton made Feb 7 at 2017 7:11 AM

SFC J Fullerton — Tue, 07 Feb 2017 07:11:13 -0500

25M is an ACASP MOS. (Army Civilian Acquired Skills Program). Applicants who meet the qualifications for the applicable MOS enlist without going to AIT. However, there still must be vacancies in the MOS and you have to otherwise qualify. Being Prior Service, you are restricted to the HRC Prior Service Business Rules, which may or may not make exceptions for ACASP applicants. It changes frequently, so you will need to contact an Army Recruiter for the updated USAREC Message on ACASP for prior service.

Response by SPC Edward Krayenhagen made Feb 7 at 2017 8:02 AM

SPC Edward Krayenhagen — Tue, 07 Feb 2017 08:02:36 -0500

25M no longer exists. It's now 25V

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 7 at 2017 10:05 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 07 Feb 2017 10:05:46 -0500

Are you in the reserves or completely out?

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 7 at 2017 3:49 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 07 Feb 2017 15:49:01 -0500

Depends on a lot of things. Your rank, age, TIS, skill identifiers, etc.

Right now, the business rules won't let you come back in as a 25M for Active. As of the latest message.

But hit up your local recruiter, they'll keep you posted on your options.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 18 at 2017 10:43 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 18 Jun 2017 22:43:03 -0400

Whatever happened Mendoza, did you join as 25M? (I hope you didnt but wish you the best if you did)

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 2 at 2017 9:23 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 02 Sep 2017 21:23:04 -0400

SSG Dennis Mendoza If you are interested in being a 25M and graphic design is your passion go for it. However, be aware that you are sacrificing promotion oportunities to do an artistic job. Also, be aware that most units don't know how to use their 25Ms, unless you work in USASOC, WHCA, or the Pentagon.