Possible to get MOS (68V) with a pre-req waiver or contigency?

SGT Jamarl Jones — Sat, 23 Mar 2019 14:15:45 -0400

I am PS (E-5) looking to enlist in the Army with MOS 68V. Assuming (1) I can keep my E-5 and (2) it's even available to me, is it possible to get the MOS without having the college pre-req. Specifically I don't have a Chemistry course. Is it possible to get either (a) get a waiver of the requirement altogether (I do have an AAS and have completed EMT-B school as well, if that helps) or (b) get a contract contingent upon passing a Chemistry course? The local community college offers it, and I have no doubt I could pass it, but I wouldn't want to take the course without even knowing if I could get the MOS to begin with.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 23 at 2019 2:26 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 23 Mar 2019 14:26:43 -0400

A recruiter is your best source of information, and their are a couple of NCOs on here who seem to have their finger on the pulse of what is possible in the Recruiting world.
I can see a waiver to maintain SGT, but the likelihood of a enlistment contract based on your passing a college course is far fetched. Would you expect the Army to let you out of such a contract should you fail to pass the course?

Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made Mar 23 at 2019 2:40 PM

Capt Daniel Goodman — Sat, 23 Mar 2019 14:40:43 -0400

What was the major for the AAS, grades, GPA,.specific course titles,.esp.STEM topics, try to.elavorate, if at all possible, OK? Trust me, for resp therapy, I looked up the MOS, one positively must have a whole year of classical physics, as well.as.at.least.first year.inorganic.chem, preferably organic chem as well...I worked alongside numerous RRTs, before.my total perm.disability, I also.did a good deal.of pulmonologist as part of clinical.physiology, I'm not saying this to dissuade you, I can suggest a good deal.of material to help.you, however, the norm now is as I said, in addition to a full year of calculus, there's no such thing as prprecalc, that term is total.fiction, you'll need trigonometry, to know it cold,.then full basic calc,.both halves, differential and integral, as well as calc based first year physics, aside from the chem, explain.more, I'll try to suggest all I can to help, ok?.We shut my license off sevl yrs ago, for doctoral.allied health, however, I've seen a good deal, and worked with just about all allied health fields, im.well.aware.of.how they all.train, to a large.extent, promise,.ok?

Response by MAJ Javier Rivera made Mar 23 at 2019 3:15 PM

MAJ Javier Rivera — Sat, 23 Mar 2019 15:15:29 -0400

Talk to a recruiter since there are specific rules (USAREC Business Rules) pertaining prior service.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 23 at 2019 3:36 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 23 Mar 2019 15:36:01 -0400

No only the MOS propenent can waive prerequisites, no one else. The MOS requires the courses because you'll graduate with an associate degree.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 23 at 2019 7:38 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 23 Mar 2019 19:38:18 -0400

I'm sorry I got you all messed up. 68V requires one humanities and one English course. There are a couple other 68 MOSs that require Chem, but 68V isn't one of them.