Posted on Jan 23, 2018
I will be submitting my voluntary reclassify packet this week. Which path is best, 12B Combat Engineer or 19D Cavalry scout?
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12B and 19D are currently short and taking E5 sergeants for voluntary reclass. My goal has always been to reclass to 11B but was told I couldn't twice. The above MOS's are the closest to it so i'd like to take advantage of this opportunity and finally make this career change that I should've made after my first term. I am highly interested in the above two MOS's but I would like to know from leaders which MOS is the better choice and who spends more time training on their craft. A little insight on the day to day operations would be much appreciated as well. Thank you in advance.
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12B: Combat Engineer
Combat Engineer OSUT (12B)
19D: Cavalry Scout
Cavalry Scout OSUT (19D)
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12B: Combat Engineer Combat Engineer OSUT (12B) 19D: Cavalry Scout Cavalry Scout OSUT (19D) Reclass
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First and foremost, you have to ask yourself why you are looking to reclassify into a different MOS as an E5 in your current MOS; don’t get me wrong as there are a lot of good reasons, but you need to ask yourself the hard why. Secondly, why these two MOSs in particular? Third, you have to look at life after you leave the army “life” and how your MOS in combination with who you are and what you enjoy all life be up in regards to your next career. Also, if you’re married or soon to be married, how does you’re significant other feel about the change in jobs and dangers associated with each. This is a great forum to pose your thought on and receive some awesome feedback, but once you make the choice you are the who’ll have to make the most of it. Good luck and God’s speed, thank you for your service!
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19D is the way to go. You'll have opportunities to become trained on every Vehicle the army uses, except tanks. You'll become trained on every weapon that can be fired from the ground. Scouts are always training, perfecting their craft.
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Great comment. Thank you. That is what I’m looking forward to. I’ve already submitted my packet for 19D. Waiting on response from HRC.
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12B Combat Engineer. Engineering is a critical skill in and out of the military. It's a STEM field and always in high demand, so you'll be setting yourself up for long term success if you take advantage of education and credentialing opportunities. Cav Scouts just get a cute hat...
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SSG, thank you for the input, however I have submitted my packet for 19D. My plan now is to commission into the Engineer branch in the near future.
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19D. As a Cav Scout I've been Air Cav , Combat Support Company. Also had second mo's 19E. Became qualified Tank Commander. Worked my way up in 3 years
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The broader MOS would be 12 series. Both are highly respectable. You should review the duties and responsibilities to make your final decision. Thank you for your service.
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Neither, go commo, 25B... you won't regret it.
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