I took a 42A job after being 7 points off on ASVAB from getting a my preferred 35M. How quickly can I bump up my score and reclass?

PVT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 15 Dec 2017 09:54:19 -0500

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 15 at 2017 10:07 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 15 Dec 2017 10:07:37 -0500

I would talk to a career counselor about that.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 15 at 2017 10:13 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 15 Dec 2017 10:13:19 -0500

Oh you done messed up.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 15 at 2017 10:58 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 15 Dec 2017 10:58:04 -0500

In this case I would have waited for enlisting, study hard, retake ASVAB and get MOS I wanted. But it's just my opinion..

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 15 at 2017 11:17 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 15 Dec 2017 11:17:33 -0500

The wait time between ASVAB tests is 30 days, unless for some reason you need to retake it a fourth time, in which case it is six months.
Reclassing is a bit thornier, as you will either need the support of your CoC to release you for training or wait until your reenlistment window. If waiting for reenlistment, in/out calls on your MOS and the gaining one will matter as well, although 42A is seldom understrength.
Do not stress about things that you can't control. Study and retake the test. Work the system from there.
Good luck, PVT Private RallyPoint Member

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Dec 15 at 2017 11:38 AM

SGM Bill Frazer — Fri, 15 Dec 2017 11:38:44 -0500

This is unclear. 1,. Did you enlist for the 42A, and have you been sworn in and or in training for the 42A. 2. There are no JOBS in the military, this ain't no 9-5, quit when you want to. There are classes offered to improve your GT score. You can find classes to improve the weak areas of your ASVAB. This will take time. 3. Depending on whether you are Active, Reserve or NG component, will decide the easy or reclassing. Normally, if you are in training and or in a unit, you aren't allowed to reclass till 1 yr prior to ETS, unless you are going into a critical shortage MOS. A retention/re-enlistment NCO should be able to guide you on this.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 15 at 2017 5:47 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 15 Dec 2017 17:47:19 -0500

Changing your MOS is extremely difficult. Once you sign a contract you are bound by it. It is like buying a car and then saying you really didn't want it. You can raise your GT score but once you are in the only way I have seen anyone reclass is by re-enlisting or if there is an overage in your MOS and a shortage in another MOS. Besides that I hope you like paperwork.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 7 at 2018 11:25 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 07 Feb 2018 11:25:17 -0500

Do it now. HR fucking sucks. You’ll get treated like shit, and be talked to like you do not work even though you’re at work till 8 at night