Is it possible to reclassify back to my original MOS after my TS clearance was approved?

2019-01-07T04:51:49-05:00

Hi!
So during basic I was forced to reclass to a 91b since my ts clearance hadn’t been approved. A year later, It’s been approved and I’m wondering if it’s possible I’ll be allowed to go to my original mos (35p) since that’s the only reason I joined the army. My recruiter told me there may be a chance, but I’m not sure. Please help, I’m miserable as a mechanic and do not want to do this for 6 years. Thanks.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 7 at 2019 5:17 AM

2019-01-07T05:17:30-05:00

They just invested money in your latest MOS. I doubt your commander would release you unless your Batallion S2 needed you to reclass and they had too many mechanics. I would say pursue a college degree in your time off. Become an NCO as soon as you can, volunteer for everything and do well at p.t. to be a leader. This may impress them and get rank faster. Go Green to Gold. Go to OCS and then be an MI Officer ( Even if you get MI as an enlisted).
Just my 2 sense.
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Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Jan 7 at 2019 6:03 AM

2019-01-07T06:03:34-05:00

Once your contract is complete you may be able to reclassify. Otherwise enjoy your time. Thank you for your service.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 7 at 2019 6:08 AM

2019-01-07T06:08:24-05:00

Yes it is. You'll have to contact the 35P MOS proponent and ask for a memorandum stating that you are qualified for the MOS 35P without additional training (obviously, your DLPT and OPI will need to be up to date and at least a 2).
Take that to your Career Counselor once you've been at your current assignment for one year. They can submit a Voluntary Reclass without training, if you're inside you're reenlistment window, then it's a reenlistment without training.
HRC will make the final determination based on the strengths of the two MOSs.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 9 at 2019 12:23 AM

2019-01-09T00:23:40-05:00

You say in basic you were forced to take a different job due to the clearance issue, that would mean that you did not attend the MOS training for that one. If that is true then your only option is to wait till it’s time to re-enlist and check your options at that time. If you did the training and graduated that’s a different thing.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 25 at 2019 12:19 AM

2019-01-25T00:19:16-05:00

It's all about the needs of the Army. You might be able to request a change in your Primary MOS back to 35P with a DA 4178. We had an NCO that wanted to leave one of my prior units & he requested a new MOS based upon some civilian schooling & OJT and that was approved. Since the unit had no Engineering MOS on the unit manning roster, he was transferred out to another unit.