Looking to reclass from a mechanic to another career field, any advice or suggestions?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 08 Nov 2015 16:39:52 -0500

I'm a 91B at Fort Hood, Tx looking to reclass maybe to the electrical field but I'm also trying to get promoted but my points are sky high as a mechanic, what are some MOS out there where I can get promoted?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 8 at 2015 5:52 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 08 Nov 2015 17:52:02 -0500

Well my opinion is if you are wanting to change MOS because you want an easy promotion than just get out. We do not need leaders in the army because it was an easy promotion. And just leave this thread as is and no more replies are needed.

But if you are not happy with your MOS and want to go to an MOS that you can make a difference than the 94 series is a great area. You have a lot of different jobs you can work in. But promotions are just about as high.

Response by SPC William Del Valle made Nov 8 at 2015 6:12 PM

SPC William Del Valle — Sun, 08 Nov 2015 18:12:43 -0500

If I was you and I was at one point when I decided to re-class. I would go with a MOS that you really like and can continue into civilian life. If you are trying to get promoted fast than look into talking college classes. Just because you want to fast track doesn't mean you will enjoy the job(mos). My first MOS was 13P and there isn't a civilian job that requires my artillery skills, therefore I picked to re-class to 88M which is a truck driver. I would pick something that you really like and can get some educational benefit from it.

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 8 at 2015 6:31 PM

SGM Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 08 Nov 2015 18:31:18 -0500

check your spelling.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 8 at 2015 8:18 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 08 Nov 2015 20:18:19 -0500

11B , points are always at 39 for sergeant. If you want to get promoted all you have to do is not be a shithead and do your job. Pretty simple

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 9 at 2015 7:24 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 09 Nov 2015 19:24:13 -0500

Check out the smapp prograt... graduate training and promotion is automatic

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 9 at 2015 8:35 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 09 Nov 2015 20:35:09 -0500

I would recommend that you look for a MOS that you think you would be interested in as well as one that has transferable skills to the civilian world if you decide to make that transition one day. I can understand why someone would change their MOS for one where they can be promoted, just don't cheat yourself though and only do it for the right reasons! Good luck!

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 10 at 2015 12:36 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 00:36:20 -0500

You could always try to come to the dark side.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 10 at 2015 12:50 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 00:50:09 -0500

I'd look at the SMAPP first. Most of the ones listed for specialists automatically promote to sergeant upon graduation. For example, counter intel and power plant engineer(? I don't have the hrc page available) are two jobs i remember listed a few months back.
Do your homework and then talk to your retention NCO. As with anything in life don't go in blind.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 25 at 2015 6:09 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 25 Nov 2015 18:09:06 -0500

So SPC Private RallyPoint Member... there are many routes you can take and many things you can do, but it really depends where your sitting at what you are currently doing.

1. Select the MOS based on first of all, would you enjoy it?
2. Select the MOS based on what REALISTIC skill set does it provide to you as a Civilian.
3. Naturally, go to school and max our your points. I had 784 points to make SSG (didn't let that become an issue)
4. What is the end state of your career?

The Old Army Motto "Be All You Can Be" is very true. I jumped 4 major MOS/jobs and finally got to where I wanted to be. Best of luck and the final key is to proactively research.

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 4 at 2016 9:41 PM

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 21:41:49 -0400

The 12 series mos is always needing people especially 12N.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 10 at 2016 10:20 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 10 Oct 2016 22:20:03 -0400

When I first joined I was a 63B: Light Wheeled Mechanic. I re-classed to 19D because I felt there was more I could do. If you feel like getting a physically demanding job I'd recommend that. Also the points are usually pretty low for promotion.

Response by SPC Scott Alvey made Oct 12 at 2016 2:16 PM

SPC Scott Alvey — Wed, 12 Oct 2016 14:16:39 -0400

Combat arms....as a 13F my cutoff scores were generally low and re up bonuses high.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 7 at 2019 6:54 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 07 Jun 2019 18:54:41 -0400

I am a 91b and my suggestion would be to reclass to a job you can get in the civilian world and the points that are low so you can get promoted fast