MOS with most transferable skills?

2015-04-29T17:23:55-04:00

What MOS do you think would benefit a Soldier the most in civilian life? What branch for officers? Why?

Response by Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS made Apr 29 at 2015 5:39 PM

2015-04-29T17:39:52-04:00

Wow. Loaded question.

Although MOS/Branch is important, it's a tiny portion of what we do. It's the experiences we accrue while we're in that are going to affect us more than anything.

I was an Intel Analyst, but I started at a Grunt BN, and went to Training & Education Command for my second tour. People who joined with me went to Division, then BN had wildly different skillsets, just because their experiences were so different.

I have an amazingly strong administrative & communications base, which served me well throughout both my military and civilian career. I've done things from technical writing to sales to dispatching.

That said, I think everyone needs some "administration" and "operations" understanding. You need to know how paperwork moves, and how processes work. Hopefully while you are doing that, you will pick up computers and basic interpersonal skills at the same time.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 29 at 2015 6:00 PM

2015-04-29T18:00:49-04:00

Logistics for Officers, Supply or Contracting NCO for Enlisted.

Response by Lt Col Jim Coe made Apr 29 at 2015 6:01 PM

2015-04-29T18:01:45-04:00

Based on over 20 years of post-retirement employment, I say:
Enlisted--information technology, aircraft mechanic, deisel/auto mechanic, transportation management, combat medic/EMT, firefighters, security and law enforcement.
Officer--information technology, ORSA, acquisition & contracting, financial analysts, transportation, logistics management.

Response by SPC Carl K. made Apr 29 at 2015 6:39 PM

2015-04-29T18:39:19-04:00

Not to sound biased, but 15 series MOSs make really good money on the outside, especially when working for a government contractor like Dyncorp.

For officers, it is hard to say, but finance or intelligence would be good areas, I believe. Obviously, the officers on here would be better help than me on that subject.

Response by SFC Rick Walton made Sep 29 at 2017 10:27 PM

2017-09-29T22:27:32-04:00

That is a trick question. It would depend on the civilian job and the Soldiers likes/dislikes. If you want an IT job being a Supply SGT isn't gonna help. But if you want to work in logistics (warehouse ops, stock control, etc.) 92 series is extremely helpful. As for Os and WOs logistics will likely open the most doors with command time a HUGE bonus. Almost any other occupation gets to be too specialized and military specific. Logistics moves the world. Command gives Corporate level management experience.