Prior service E-5 looking to reclass to 31E (Guard to Active). What are my odds?

2021-11-30T22:47:44-05:00

Looking to reclass to 31E. I’m a e5 switching from the guard back to active. Decided I didn’t want to do the civilian thing anymore. I was just wondering what’s the odds I could pick 31E. I was looking at the prior service business rules and don’t see any 31 series on it. Any input would be useful. Thanks ??

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 1 at 2021 12:18 AM

2021-12-01T00:18:17-05:00

Effective immediately, PS enlistments in all skill levels, to include Service Members from Sister Services, are restricted by critical MOS according to these rules. Reductions in pay grade will NOT be considered, no exceptions.

Prior Service Business Rules went into effect on 24 February 2020.

https://www.goarmy.com/careers-and-jobs/current-and-prior-service/continue-serving/return-to-active-duty/prior-service-business-rules.html

Prior Service Business Rules

The Prior Service Business Rules acts as a guide for Soldiers who are interested in reenlisting in the regular Army.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 1 at 2021 12:19 AM

2021-12-01T00:19:22-05:00

https://www.goarmy.com/careers-and-jobs/browse-career-and-job-categories/legal-and-law-enforcement/internment-resettlement-specialist.html

Internment / Resettlement Specialist (31E)

An Army Internment/Resettlement Specialist, who is responsible for managing daily operations in correctional/detention facilities. Learn more at goarmy.com.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 1 at 2021 12:21 AM

2021-12-01T00:21:16-05:00

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 1 at 2021 2:13 AM

2021-12-01T02:13:13-05:00

Nobody knows what class seata are available until you are sitting with the MEPS counselor. If you pick 31E you're going to spend most of your Career at Leavenworth with a few years at JBLM, Korea, and Gitmo

Response by SFC Wilfredo Ramos made Dec 15 at 2021 8:32 PM

2021-12-15T20:32:40-05:00

31E: As E5 you can say goodbye to weekends, holidays, 9 to 5, and everything related. Correctional and confinement complexes work 24/7. Someone has to watch the inmates. You would not always have to work in a jail, you can be assigned to an MP (31B) unit and work as a Detention and Corrections NCO. But this is mostly for E6s and above. Good stuff: little to no field time. If you have good communication and observation skills, you shouldn't have a problem.