My unit’s MTOE is not authorized an 88M, how can I switch units?

2020-11-16T22:28:19-05:00

My current company is not MTOEd an 88M SGT so I’m curious if this could aid me in trying to switch units. Or at the very least, Companies or BNs.

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Nov 16 at 2020 10:55 PM

2020-11-16T22:55:19-05:00

USR math is two up and one down.

Response by MAJ Javier Rivera made Nov 16 at 2020 10:59 PM

2020-11-16T22:59:57-05:00

If your current unit’s MTOE is not authorized an 88M then you are excess and is reported every month on the Unit Status Report (USR) if Regular Army, reserve component is done bi-yearly if not mistaken. What it means? Your unit organization’s strength manager ought to get you to an authorized position. And yes, it justify your reassignament to an authorized slot somewhere else. Just use some logic when you approach whomever that might be.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 16 at 2020 11:36 PM

2020-11-16T23:36:45-05:00

If you are Reserves, simply hit up your Career Counselor to do a unit search of Reserve units with a certain radius of your choosing to see who has open slots for your MOS and rank then submit transfer paperwork requests (involves contacting other unit to see if they'll accept you). If you are Active Duty, hit up your S1 and 3 to find out where open slots are. Then submit transfer request (4187).

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 17 at 2020 10:33 AM

2020-11-17T10:33:15-05:00

1SGs and CSMs are responsible for personnel moves. You'd have to talk to one of them to move you

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 17 at 2020 10:44 AM

2020-11-17T10:44:28-05:00

It depends on how you accessed into the unit. If you are coming from IRR into a USAR unit sometimes orders state that the SM agrees to a reclassification to another MOS. But yes, not having a slot on the MTOE is grounds for a transfer as your NCOER will state that you were not in an appropriate position for your rank/MOS. 2 up and 1 down is generally the acceptable limit, but as an E5 i would caution you to stay away from E4 positions even if there is an MOS match. Doesnt look good for evals that youre not in an NCO position. Get with your retention NCO and they can help you find other units with positions you are qualified for.

Response by SPC Burton Weatherly made Nov 18 at 2020 11:21 PM

2020-11-18T23:21:59-05:00

SPC (P)
Get in contact with your branch manager. They can get orders to a unit needing your MOS. You can also go to your retention NCO and see if you can reclass to a needed MOS and maybe get a bones.