Is it possible to renegotiate my contract from 37F to Option 40 or 18x?

Brandon Alquisa — Wed, 03 Jun 2020 12:57:58 -0400

Recently I signed a contract for 37F. I originally wanted to get a 68w with Option 40 contract or 18x because I was interested in Special Operations. I was told that all the slots are basically filled up for the rest of the fiscal year. They offered me psyops which I knew about and took because their mission seemed similar to Green Berets, go into a foreign country, interact with locals, convince them that working with the US is a good idea. Plus they work with Green Berets and Rangers. The problem is I'm starting to think 37F wouldn't be as exciting as I hoped. I mean no disrespect but I don't think I would like handing out leaflets all deployment. I heard one can change MOSs before shipping but it would require a lot of paperwork that recruiters may not be willing to do.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 3 at 2020 1:05 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 03 Jun 2020 13:05:31 -0400

Even if you renegotiate it could add months to your processing time. It might be faster to just fail 37F, move onto the next MOS and then volunteer for RASP. You can always reclass after you make it into the regiment, and any MOS can volunteer for RASP. Option 40 is just a marketing ploy - any MOS in the Army and NG can volunteer at any time.

Response by MSG Dan Castaneda made Jun 3 at 2020 3:03 PM

MSG Dan Castaneda — Wed, 03 Jun 2020 15:03:08 -0400

You are right. It’s not as exciting.

Response by WO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 3 at 2020 3:08 PM

WO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 03 Jun 2020 15:08:22 -0400

I’ll be honest I don’t like the idea of failing out of an MOS school in order to pursue the possibility of a more favorable MOS.

My recommendation: speak with your recruiters on wether or not you can change MOS, they will probably push to change your mind because losing you will be considered a DEP loss and very negative on the recruiting station.

You can apply for 18 series literally at any time during your career so it would make more sense to ship as your current MOS, excel during training and upon arriving to your unit.. and then drop a SF packet.

The other NCO was pretty descriptive in regards to the path to RASP.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 3 at 2020 3:45 PM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 03 Jun 2020 15:45:40 -0400

There are countless 37F who have never touched a leaflet. Leaflet drops are a thing of the past, since it's basically littering. They work with ALL levels of information - print, radio, tv, movies, cyber, social media, anything. They have 9th BN which is strictly tactical, and B Company works exclusively with Rangers and the heavier hitters.
If it was just leaflets it wouldn't be Special Operations. Some SF missions can be just as boring as "handing out leaflets" Remember CMF 18 isn't all about kicking doors and raids...they're primary role is master Infantry trainers for partner force/guerillas. Just because you get on an ODA doesn't mean you're running the streets shooting bad guys, just because you are on a MIST/TPT doesn't mean you're just sitting in a room making a pamphlet.
CA, PSYOP, SF are all on equal level (active duty wise). You can't do Unconventional Warfare (completely) without all three.