Is it possible to enlist active duty directly into 38B or do you have to go through specific training in a different MOS?

2020-01-08T14:19:41-05:00

I did look on the GoArmy website, but I’m a little confused on what the requirements are? I’m 24, newly enlisted, no college degree or anything. I have a GT score of 97 so I know I have to get that up to either 107 or 110, if I’m correct. Is it like a normal MOS where you go through basic training and AIT, then your regular duty station as a 38B?

Response by MAJ Javier Rivera made Jan 8 at 2020 2:40 PM

2020-01-08T14:40:07-05:00

Are you interested in Army Reserves or Regular Army (active duty). For Reserve Soldiers you can enlist directly into the MOS. Regular Army, unless it changed, you cannot. In the active component, 38B is an in-service progression. Meaning you’re already experienced in another MOS and then contact the ARSOF recruiter -which I commanded like 10 years ago- and then is selected you go for training.

Nevertheless, your best bet is to contact a recruiter and get the latest and greatest!

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 8 at 2020 4:00 PM

2020-01-08T16:00:56-05:00

Active duty CA requires you to attend a selection after you have some experience in your current MOS.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 8 at 2020 4:48 PM

2020-01-08T16:48:35-05:00

You have to be an E-4/Specialist to put in a packet for CA as an active duty soldier. This can be completed in 18 months starting from an E-1. So to answer your question you have to be another MOS first, then reclassify into CA. I would study and take the asvab again now rather than waiting till you’re at a unit