Is there any way to re class out of a star MOS?

SPC(P) Justin Bergquist — Sat, 31 Jan 2015 19:03:41 -0500

Like the topic says is there any way to re class out of a star MOS, I’m currently a 35N (Signal Intelligence (SIGINT) Analyst) and want to get into 31K (Military Working Dog Handler). At the end of the year ill be up for re classing/reenlisting or ETS. I understand milper messages with there in/out calls, and its a year away a lot can change. I’m just trying to get ahead of the power curve and get my ducks in a row so when the time comes I can make the right choice.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 31 at 2015 7:40 PM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 31 Jan 2015 19:40:14 -0500

If you don't mind me asking, why the switch?

We are always needed, whether tactical or strategic.

Response by SGT Shaul Funt made Jan 31 at 2015 7:51 PM

SGT Shaul Funt — Sat, 31 Jan 2015 19:51:43 -0500

Sure there is...it's all about in/out calls and the rank ....

Good luck to you

Response by SGT Shaul Funt made Jan 31 at 2015 7:55 PM

SGT Shaul Funt — Sat, 31 Jan 2015 19:55:58 -0500

historically in / out calls are published every 6 months

Response by SGM Matthew Quick made Feb 1 at 2015 9:10 PM

SGM Matthew Quick — Sun, 01 Feb 2015 21:10:15 -0500

If you check out the current Reclassification In/Out Calls (HRC will try to publish new ones each quarter) on the Virtual Retention Board (http://www.armyreenlistment.com/board.html).

Under 'Rules', you'll see what MOSs you may reclassify to without regard to the In/Out Calls...currently, 31K is not one of them.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 1 at 2015 10:32 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 01 Feb 2015 22:32:13 -0500

You can reclass, but not to 31K right now. On the first page of the in and out calls it lists all MOSs that you can reclass to regardless of in/out calls.

"SOLDIERS MAY REQUEST RECLASSIFICATION INTO CMF 18, 12P, 25D, 25E, 29E, 31D, 35L, 35Q, 37F, 38B, 46R, AND 79R (SSG ONLY) REGARDLESS OF THE IN/OUT CALLS FOR CURRENT PMOS" http://www.armyreenlistment.com/Messages/MILPER/In_Out_Calls_14_367_20141229.pdf

I would suggest that you stick with your current MOS and get promoted then look at your options. It would suck to reclass then get stuck at specialist for a long time because points are high in your new MOS. In/out calls change every few months, but it is unlikely that 35N will go from an in call to an out call. At most it will move to balanced. 31K is only accepting non-promotable SPC right now so it would definitely slow down you career progression.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 28 at 2015 3:49 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 28 Apr 2015 03:49:24 -0400

I am currently trying to reclass to that MOS as well. I am a 25B. My ETS is June 2016. I have emailed my retention counselor but have yet to receive any information.