Is there any MOS that could suit someone pursuing to make the Army a career?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 01 Oct 2016 20:28:09 -0400

I'm a 25B whose looking to reclass to an MOS that's not over strength

Response by SSG Warren Swan made Oct 2 at 2016 3:03 AM

SSG Warren Swan — Sun, 02 Oct 2016 03:03:02 -0400

17 series. This is going to be HOT for a few good years. If you can put up with Ft. Gordon, this would be worth your while.
http://www.goarmy.com/careers-and-jobs/browse-career-and-job-categories/computers-and-technology/cyber-operations-specialist.html

Cyber Operations Specialist (17C)

Cyber Operations Specialists are responsible for network security and dealing with threats within the cyberspace domain.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 2 at 2016 6:45 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 02 Oct 2016 18:45:55 -0400

79R....
no joke...

Response by 1SG Mike Case made Oct 2 at 2016 7:00 PM

1SG Mike Case — Sun, 02 Oct 2016 19:00:00 -0400

17C is a very good MOS to look at. Also, look at 35T. It is inline with your current MOS.

Response by SFC George Smith made Oct 2 at 2016 9:45 PM

SFC George Smith — Sun, 02 Oct 2016 21:45:41 -0400

18 and 19 series...

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 3 at 2016 10:29 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 03 Oct 2016 10:29:57 -0400

All depends on what you want to do and how much you put into it.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 3 at 2016 5:15 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 03 Oct 2016 17:15:21 -0400

Thank you all for the advice

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 4 at 2016 6:21 AM

CW3 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 06:21:50 -0400

I made a great career in the Army in the data processor , 74D - enlisted and its warrant officer MOS Warrant aofficerb 741A. Be the best at your MOS. And everthing will fall in to Place.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 4 at 2016 7:19 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 07:19:58 -0400

If you want to make the Army a career, and you want the most career advancing MOS, join the infantry. It's the largest MOS and the fastest promoting. You can make it to CSM in the infantry even faster than your SF counterparts. If you go to Ranger school, you'll get promoted even faster.
But, chances are you aren't looking for something that challenging, though. In which case, 17C if you have the skills, certifications and meet the requirements for your packet to be accepted. Application MOSs are always preferable.
If not that, 92A, 68W, 79R, 88M have good selection rates for SFC and offer a broad array of assignments.

Response by CW3 Matt Hutchason made Oct 4 at 2016 9:06 AM

CW3 Matt Hutchason — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 09:06:49 -0400

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Response by SPC Jeff Church made Oct 4 at 2016 9:21 AM

SPC Jeff Church — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 09:21:31 -0400

EOD. Period!

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 4 at 2016 9:53 AM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 09:53:44 -0400

PSYOP is short manned. Check out the next special operations recruiting (SORB) briefing or contact them directly.

There is an Assessment and Selection, Airborne School, a language school, and Q Course.

There is an automatic promotion to E5 upon graduation.

This job manages what is traditionally called psychological warfare. There is one tactical battalion that partners with of SOF across SOCOM (SEALs, Army Special Forces, MARSOC) and then there's the majority which are regionally aligned. These BNs send teams forward to work out of embassy's in civilian business casual in their respective combatant commands.

I love the job, as do most of the soldiers. Let me know if you have any questions.

Response by SSG Ken Gilder made Oct 4 at 2016 9:56 AM

SSG Ken Gilder — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 09:56:05 -0400

There are numerous MOS's that would fit that description. But the biggest factor, is "Is this something I like doing?" The Army has journalists who write for post newspapers; broadcasters that play music on AFN, cooks who can become chefs, mechanics, medics, dental assistants, clerks, finance specialists, Special Forces, Rangers, and numerous other jobs.

The three questions, are "Would I like doing this?" "Is this MOS open?" and "Do I qualify to train into this job?"

Response by 1SG Anthony May made Oct 4 at 2016 10:36 AM

1SG Anthony May — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 10:36:53 -0400

Explosive Ordnance Disposal EOD

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 4 at 2016 3:25 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 15:25:18 -0400

http://www.armyreenlistment.com/reclass.html

Reclassification Opportunities

An awarded MOS, especially the PMOS, represents significant time and effort, both to the Army and the Soldier. Theneeds of the Army will be the overriding factor in reclassification actions.

Response by SGT James Murphy made Oct 4 at 2016 3:57 PM

SGT James Murphy — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 15:57:35 -0400

I started as a Field Radio repairman then (still first enlistment) got attached to ASA. So I would be able to recommend that you look at Security Related to Computer at this time. However, my 2nd enlistment was Army Scout (still attached to "security") and that I enjoyed as well.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 4 at 2016 5:09 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 17:09:39 -0400

MI!

Response by 1SG Marvin Vanderventer made Oct 4 at 2016 5:22 PM

1SG Marvin Vanderventer — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 17:22:57 -0400

79R field recruiter

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 5 at 2016 6:20 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 05 Oct 2016 06:20:59 -0400

Choose a combat arms job.

Response by PFC Roland Pena made Oct 5 at 2016 12:39 PM

PFC Roland Pena — Wed, 05 Oct 2016 12:39:18 -0400

You may want to move into finance, dealing with the accounting.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 5 at 2016 4:23 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 05 Oct 2016 16:23:13 -0400

17c the cyber MOS is the new job the army is filling

Response by MSG Don Burt made Oct 5 at 2016 6:29 PM

MSG Don Burt — Wed, 05 Oct 2016 18:29:33 -0400

the only thing about reclassification can be as bad as being over strength in your present MOS...would you be qualified, can you get the school, are the other MOS' overstrength? You'll find out by being a little patient, keep hitting the books and seek adventurous work from your NCOIC so you can reduce the boredom, if it's there, and push ahead. Everything comes to those who wait and endure....you're a freshman, slow down, take a deep breath and push ahead. Your time will come!

Response by SPC Jeff Church made Oct 13 at 2016 4:42 PM

SPC Jeff Church — Thu, 13 Oct 2016 16:42:15 -0400

EOD

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 13 at 2016 6:51 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 13 Oct 2016 18:51:20 -0400

MI is always a good choice, and with good employment opportunities after leaving the Army.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 17 at 2016 5:51 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 17 Oct 2016 05:51:04 -0400

Do you have any college?

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 20 at 2017 3:25 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 20 Jan 2017 15:25:36 -0500

Cyber security is the best route to go right now. Both for career in the service and the privately sector

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 26 at 2017 12:39 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 26 Jan 2017 12:39:52 -0500

Intel!

Response by SGT Daniel Weipert made Feb 6 at 2018 1:43 PM

SGT Daniel Weipert — Tue, 06 Feb 2018 13:43:51 -0500

If you can (and you're interested), go 25D - Cyber Network Defender. That would be a great career in or out of the military. I would imagine, if you pursued and acquired a spot, you would have plenty of experiences in different roles/assignments.