Is there a way to go from a balanced to an understrength MOS?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 08:17:27 -0400

I'm trying to go from a 12T to 68C. I will be making SGT within the next 2-3 months and I hit my ROW next June (15 months out from ETS). Currently, 12T out-call for SGT is "N" and 68C in-call for SGT is "Y"

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 11 at 2019 9:39 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 09:39:13 -0400

Ask your Retention NCO for the best guidance. But, I would say to do it now before you make SGT and aren't allowed to reclass out.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 11 at 2019 10:57 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 10:57:44 -0400

Yes, but 68C doesn't accept promotable SPC and above and there are rarely any class seats.

Of course, then you'll respond that you'll drop your P status. But if you're MLI, that's not an option. Plus the RCP for a non promotable E4 is 8 years, the class seat you'll eventually get will be about a year away, the class is a year long and the SRR is just under 3 years from graduation. So, if you already have over 3 years, you probably will not be eligible to accept the class seat, even if there is one.

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Sep 12 at 2019 4:43 AM

CSM Darieus ZaGara — Thu, 12 Sep 2019 04:43:23 -0400

See your retention NCO. Thank you for your service.

Response by SGT Edna Avitia made Sep 15 at 2019 2:06 PM

SGT Edna Avitia — Sun, 15 Sep 2019 14:06:11 -0400

Why not consider submitting a packet to AECP. You keep your P status, stay on active duty the whole time attending school, come out with a BSN in nursing, and commission (which is really where you do nursing). As a 68C you have the possibility of being attached to a CHS/FH where all you do is become a tent expert n connex diver LOL!

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 26 at 2019 3:47 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 26 Sep 2019 15:47:24 -0400

Go 68W! Talk about career opportunities