National Guard Infantry, Cavalry Scout, or Artillery?

Raymond Christensen — Thu, 18 Jun 2020 14:42:56 -0400

Which is the best MOS to choose?

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Jun 18 at 2020 2:49 PM

SFC Michael Hasbun — Thu, 18 Jun 2020 14:49:28 -0400

None of the above... Pick something that actually translates to a real world job in the civilian community. That way all of your training, schools, credentialing, etc... help you find an actual career in the real world. Each of those are a waste of time. They sound "cool", but the homeless shelters are filled with vets who had "cool" sounding jobs...

Response by SGT Justin Brothen made Jun 18 at 2020 2:57 PM

SGT Justin Brothen — Thu, 18 Jun 2020 14:57:02 -0400

So your wanting a combat arms job? All three are physically demanding, so you should expect quite a bit of PT. I say artillery..... But that's because I was.

Response by SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth made Jun 18 at 2020 3:50 PM

SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth — Thu, 18 Jun 2020 15:50:31 -0400

Try 92Y school or combat engineer.

Response by Lt Col Jim Coe made Jun 18 at 2020 4:30 PM

Lt Col Jim Coe — Thu, 18 Jun 2020 16:30:21 -0400

My God bless your service as a firefighter! As to the National Guard, I recommend you look to a MOS that easily translates to private or public sector employment. In general, these MOS are in the support areas. It depends on what your life goals are as to the MOS you pick. If your life goal is to be the best firefighter ever, then you might go into the Firefighter MOS. Closely related work as an EMT or Combat Medic, or in law enforcement or criminal investigation would be useful. If you have something else as your long-term employment goal, then pick an MOS in that career field. Easily transferable MOS include supply, logistics, fuels, transportation, personnel, finance, contracting, communications, construction (carpenter, electrician, plumbing, heavy equipment operator, welder), mechanics (vehicle and aircraft), medical technology (lab, radiation, patient care), and information technology. These jobs may not look exciting, but they can be challenging and lead to a good paycheck in the civilian world.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 18 at 2020 5:12 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 18 Jun 2020 17:12:37 -0400

If you just want a cool job any of these will do, but why not go for a skill that transfers. You say right now you have a good job and that is awesome, but you could always benefit from having additional skills. I picked 12B so I could have fun, I will however be transitioning to MI at some point in the near future to develop real world skills that will transfer outside of the military; not because I need to, but because I see the value in it.

Response by SGT Herbert Bollum made Jun 18 at 2020 6:43 PM

SGT Herbert Bollum — Thu, 18 Jun 2020 18:43:24 -0400

all about the same from my perspective, you will spend a lot of time in the field eating MREs I preferred the C rations.

Response by SSgt Dominic Gioffre made Jun 18 at 2020 9:11 PM

SSgt Dominic Gioffre — Thu, 18 Jun 2020 21:11:08 -0400

It’s cool that you have that many choices in your state.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 18 at 2020 10:10 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 18 Jun 2020 22:10:41 -0400

Honestly try for Electronic Warfare. In the guard it will set you miles ahead of anyone else trying for a job in that field. Anything IT related. As an 11B about all I could do is be a cop.... Not a great time for that.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 27 at 2020 11:01 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 27 Jun 2020 23:01:09 -0400

Infantry if you want to promote.

Response by SPC Isidore Branham made Jul 25 at 2020 10:07 PM

SPC Isidore Branham — Sat, 25 Jul 2020 22:07:48 -0400

With the education stipend, wouldn’t you be able to have the guard pay for your training???