Is there any way I can reclassify to a different MOS, instead of being discharged from Behavioral Health?

PVT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 21 Oct 2020 09:15:55 -0400

is it possible to reclass to a different mos during you’re current contract, under certain circumstances (like a memo signed of by my battery or battalion commander) instead of being discharged of my service because of a chapter 515 through behavior health?

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 21 at 2020 9:34 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 21 Oct 2020 09:34:54 -0400

do you mean chapter 5-17? It is unlikely that your battery or BN commander would write such a memo since they are the ones who initiated the chapter process.

Response by SFC Casey O'Mally made Oct 21 at 2020 9:42 AM

SFC Casey O'Mally — Wed, 21 Oct 2020 09:42:41 -0400

Look, BH problems are not MOS dependent. I don't know what your diagnosis is (and I don't want to know). But it will not magically get better if you change MOS. Start figuring out your civilian life.

Response by PVT Donovan Graham made Oct 21 at 2020 9:53 AM

PVT Donovan Graham — Wed, 21 Oct 2020 09:53:06 -0400

Not likely. Got the same chapter in January this year. Depending on what your RE code is (3 or 4 most likely) and characterization of service, wait six months then start working on a waiver or just do something else. I decided to just go back to community college and it ain't too bad.

Response by MAJ Javier Rivera made Oct 21 at 2020 10:10 AM

MAJ Javier Rivera — Wed, 21 Oct 2020 10:10:41 -0400

No commander on his/her mind will go over a behavioral health professional’s assessemt. And like LTC Private RallyPoint Member stated, your CoC initiated, staffed, and approved your separation. Somewhere along the process you should and the opportunity consult with JAG with regards of it. Didn’t you take advantage of it and inquire about all of your options, if any, to challenge the process?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 21 at 2020 10:20 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 21 Oct 2020 10:20:48 -0400

You could definitely reclass if you weren't being discharged. Your battery and battalion Commanders are the ones discharging, so why would they recommend you reclass?

Response by SSgt Christophe Murphy made Oct 21 at 2020 11:59 AM

SSgt Christophe Murphy — Wed, 21 Oct 2020 11:59:35 -0400

If I understand the scenario you are getting a 5-15 for a potentially pre-existing mental condition. If they are pushing you out for mental health issues you can't pause the proceedings to re-class to another MOS. That's not how it works

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Oct 21 at 2020 9:38 PM

SGM Bill Frazer — Wed, 21 Oct 2020 21:38:44 -0400

Look, re-enlistment is a priviledge, not a right. Some where along the line your Co BC will initiate and sign off on your chapter. If you are having problems in one MOS, what makes you think there won't be problems in other MOS's?

Response by PVT Robert Zaks made Oct 26 at 2020 3:08 AM

PVT Robert Zaks — Mon, 26 Oct 2020 03:08:33 -0400

Maybe see JAG for advice. That’s not for me to answer my friend.

Response by PVT Robert L. Zaks made Dec 26 at 2020 12:25 PM

PVT Robert L. Zaks — Sat, 26 Dec 2020 12:25:27 -0500

You’ll have to speak to JAG