Need help on LOR for 51C packet. Does recommendation need to be by a O-5?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 10 Mar 2020 17:16:13 -0400

Does the LOR for 51C packet need to be for O-5 would like insight on the MOS

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 10 at 2020 7:04 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 10 Mar 2020 19:04:23 -0400

What does the packet say?

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 13 at 2020 6:12 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 13 Mar 2020 06:12:54 -0400

I do not see an O-5 memo on the list of required Items in the packet.

DA 4187 (Signed by your Company Commander)
Soldier Record Brief (SRB)
DA Photo (Exception Memo is provided on website)
All NCOERs
All Academic Evaluation Reports (DA 1059s)
Last three APFT and ACFT Score Sheets (Digitally Signed by unit First Sergeant)
Army Body Fat Worksheet (DA 5500, Male) or DA 5501, Female (if it applies)
Current Physical Profile (if it applies)
Career Counselor Memorandum
Soldier Reclassification Request
One Page Essay, “Why I should be selected to become a 51C”
Security Clearance Verification Memorandum
NCOs with a Degree, copy of transcripts with conferment date and diploma only
NCOs with college credits only, copy of most current transcripts and Education Center Memorandum
Additional Documentation in .PDF only (i.e. DAU Courses, provide DAU transcripts only)
Letters of Recommendation (optional)

https://asc.army.mil/web/career-development/military-nco/active-component-reclass-program/

Active Component and Reserve Component Reclassification Process - USAASC

The Army is currently recruiting NCOs, in both the active and reserve components, who are interested in reclassifying to MOS 51C and meet the requirements. Candidates selected for reclassification not only learn a new craft, but also, through the training, education, and professional development aspects of the MOS, gain valuable transferable skills. The accession process is competitive but rewarding. For specific deadlines, dates and packet...

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 27 at 2020 10:05 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 27 Mar 2020 10:05:14 -0400

The LOR from O-5 is not longer a requirement. The DA 4187 from your company commander is required. However, having the LOC from O-5 could be considered in additional document portion on the website.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 27 at 2020 10:05 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 27 Mar 2020 10:05:25 -0400

The LOR from O-5 is no longer a requirement. The DA 4187 from your company commander is required. However, having the LOC from O-5 could be considered in additional document portion on the website.