Posted on Mar 3, 2016
If I'm interested in rebranching 19C, how difficult is it to obtain a slot in the Maneuver CCC?
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I'm currently 13A (FA) and am interested in switching branches to 19C, I'm just wondering if the MOS is currently over or under strength? Also, how difficult is it to get the necessary training in the California NG specifically?
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Maneuver Captains Career Course (MCCC)
Maneuver Captains Career Course (MCCC)
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It'll depend on whether your state needs Cavalry Officers or not. I branch transfered from Armor to Infantry after an IST. It took a year after MCCC for my transfer to be approved. Infantry branch is notoriously difficult to transfer to however.
As far as obtaining a slot goes, if your leadership supports you it shouldn't be that difficult. The cost for the course should be around the same. MCCC is almost exclusively classroom training.
As far as obtaining a slot goes, if your leadership supports you it shouldn't be that difficult. The cost for the course should be around the same. MCCC is almost exclusively classroom training.
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MAJ (Join to see)
It looks like you and I are only a year group apart. I'm guessing your reassignments have been limited so far?
I've been in 3 Companies and 4 armories since commissioning in 2010. I've yet to be closer than an hour and forty minutes from my unit. I say that to say this: if you plan on continuing your career as an officer I would plan on driving long distances at some point. My next position will likely be at BDE staff, which is 4 hours one way for me. Even if it was BN staff I would be looking at 3 hours. Its just the way it is. Both locations are still over an hour from my current unit. I guess it ultimately depends on how badly you want to be Cavalry. Although to be honest I was surprised to see you were FA. I didn't think they had FA in the reserves.
As far as taxes go, I write everything off. Mileage, haircuts, uniforms, food, etc. Its completely within the law, so why leave money on the table?
I've been in 3 Companies and 4 armories since commissioning in 2010. I've yet to be closer than an hour and forty minutes from my unit. I say that to say this: if you plan on continuing your career as an officer I would plan on driving long distances at some point. My next position will likely be at BDE staff, which is 4 hours one way for me. Even if it was BN staff I would be looking at 3 hours. Its just the way it is. Both locations are still over an hour from my current unit. I guess it ultimately depends on how badly you want to be Cavalry. Although to be honest I was surprised to see you were FA. I didn't think they had FA in the reserves.
As far as taxes go, I write everything off. Mileage, haircuts, uniforms, food, etc. Its completely within the law, so why leave money on the table?
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CPT Travis Pitcher
I was FA in the California national guard until 2012, then I was IRR for over two years before transferring to the reserve with the intention of becoming MI.
I have an MI slot, but they're about 135% over strength right now and I can't get trained. I'm getting tired of treading water, and it's going to be 1/17 before I can even hope to get into MI CCC.
I found an armor vacancy, I just need to make sure they are willing to send me to school. I've accepted the travel time, as you say it will have to happen eventually.
I have an MI slot, but they're about 135% over strength right now and I can't get trained. I'm getting tired of treading water, and it's going to be 1/17 before I can even hope to get into MI CCC.
I found an armor vacancy, I just need to make sure they are willing to send me to school. I've accepted the travel time, as you say it will have to happen eventually.
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MAJ (Join to see)
That makes more sense. MI is sometimes difficult to move up in. Unlike maneuver slots there isn't necessarily a linear career path. I have some friends who are MI and will likely stay CPTs for a long time due to slots and the odd structure of MI billets.
If you do get a slot, I saved all of my study guides. They're a few years old now but I'd be happy to pass them along. You may be disappointed with the Cavalry content in the course. We did one recon order between Company and Battalion phase and I did the resident course. The Reserve Component course most likely won't have any recon at all. Still, it will get you qualified on paper.
If you do get a slot, I saved all of my study guides. They're a few years old now but I'd be happy to pass them along. You may be disappointed with the Cavalry content in the course. We did one recon order between Company and Battalion phase and I did the resident course. The Reserve Component course most likely won't have any recon at all. Still, it will get you qualified on paper.
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CPT Travis Pitcher
MAJ (Join to see) - I'd really appreciate any materials you could send me, it would definitely help out. My email is [login to see] or [login to see]
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19C is a position based MOS. Armor Officers assigned to Cavalry Squadrons are given that designation for MTOE purposes only. 19A is the correct branch designation. And the field is currently overstrenghed. It's worth a shot if you really want to do it, talk to your current branch manager.
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