If you're in the Reserves, do you have to finish your initial 6 year contract before you can reclassify?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 15 Jun 2017 17:24:53 -0400

Response by LTC John Mohor made Jun 15 at 2017 5:45 PM

LTC John Mohor — Thu, 15 Jun 2017 17:45:47 -0400

Not necessarily. Depending on what unit your in if for instance it's in the midst of going from a Chemical unit to a transportation unit a number of Soldier if they wants to remain drilling in the same center would have to reclassify. If you yourself want to transfer units due to job, school, family significant other etc. in order to drill at a unit that's close enough to where you live then reclassifying may or will be needd.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 15 at 2017 6:07 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 15 Jun 2017 18:07:49 -0400

Can you reclass during your initial enlistment? Yes. Should You? Depends on a lot of variables. Unit transformations, unit deactivations, relocating outside of commuting distance, are generally good to go. However, if it's just a change of interest you may find things like enlistment bonus, student loan repayment, etc. In danger. This is a question that would best be addressed with your personal leadership as it is allowed, but your personal situation as well as the needs of your unit and the Army have to be taken into consideration, as well as vacancies in your unit and local units.

Response by PVT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 22 at 2017 12:09 AM

PVT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 22 Jun 2017 00:09:13 -0400

You can always try to reclass but it will probably be a pain in the ass. It's up to you whether you want to try or not.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 26 at 2017 2:15 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 26 Dec 2017 14:15:05 -0500

No you do not unless you received a bonus.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 26 at 2017 2:17 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 26 Dec 2017 14:17:22 -0500

It is not a pain in the ass. The Army is looking for Soldiers with more than one MOS. I recommend it. Let me know if you need help.