Professional Growth for a 91B?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 05 May 2018 05:34:22 -0400

I have looked at the career map for 91b but it seems pretty vague and generalized. What advice do you guys have for a 91B to get ahead of their peers in a quick manner?

Response by SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth made May 5 at 2018 5:40 AM

SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth — Sat, 05 May 2018 05:40:08 -0400

Show that your willing to work above and beyond. Several of my former comrades worked hard and took all the schools they could, one later became the head of Bn Maint.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 5 at 2018 7:58 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 05 May 2018 07:58:58 -0400

Be more than a 91B. Learn other MOSs while in the motor pool coach teach and mentor your soldiers go to NCO of the month boards take pride in everything you do PT PT PT show others you are a leader and that you care then when you make E6 I’ll be here for more advice for you. I came in as a 63B now 91B and everything I’m telling you is the basics.

Response by CW3 Kevin Storm made May 8 at 2018 12:53 PM

CW3 Kevin Storm — Tue, 08 May 2018 12:53:33 -0400

First learn your field, don't be a parts swapper. What caused the failure. The newer systems have more electrical failures then the older systems which have mechanical failures. The Army does a poor job teaching you the nuance's of reading schematics. Learn that , understand it, learn to read the power flow of electricity, and fluids.
Print out a chapter a night on given technical manual, and learn it. There are a lot of wrench turners who want to take short cuts, and will go to someone who will give them the answer. I always send people back tot he manual, or ask what their readings were, if they couldn't tell me, then what are you doing? Nothing right. You have no clue. Be the person who has the clue. Be the one who isn't afraid of the mystery cause.

For professional development: read you regs, not just the book from PX. Take classes, both military and civilian. You are in a field where the person who has knowledge is the one who moves a head. I also highly advise learning to speak professionally, see if their is a local chapter of Toastmasters. Any person with stripes can stand in front of a formation and bark. Now think, how many NCO's or Officers have you had to listen to who could not talk publicly? Nothing is more irritating than standing back listening to "Uhhh today's safety brieif is uhh, err, be safe. Don't err uhh do bad stuff. "

Response by SSG Rafael Rodriguez made May 11 at 2018 9:01 PM

SSG Rafael Rodriguez — Fri, 11 May 2018 21:01:02 -0400

If you are asking about civilian education as professional growth as a 91B; then at the minimum you would need a Associates of Applied Science in Automotive, Diesel, or a combination of Automotive/Diesel Technology. You would also need to meet all prerequisites of attending NCOES schools. To remain competitive for the ranks of E-7 through E-9, you would need a minimum of a Bachelor's in Technology Management with a major in Automotive or Diesel. A bachelor's in this career field (91X, 915A CMF) is a must as a commissioned officer. You would also qualify as a for many opportunities as a Federal Civil Service (MILTECH) Employee if you decide to leave active duty to become a Dual Status Reserve Soldier. Basically it is up to you what fits you in the longer term. I hope this information helps out.

Response by CPL Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 7 at 2018 1:56 PM

CPL Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 07 Jun 2018 13:56:22 -0400

Biggest thing for me was my ASE certs for diese tech. Hear me out yes it’s a reach but in a year I got my 8 cert for the diesel tech and it helped immensely with job profornance and counts a secondary mos schooling

Response by SSG Corry Struve made Nov 12 at 2018 2:58 PM

SSG Corry Struve — Mon, 12 Nov 2018 14:58:24 -0500

91B growth is as good as you make it, excellent in your military and civilian education. I excelled my military education by learning different maintenance fields like; tank, construction, water purification systems, light & heavy wheel maintenance and I took H8 wheel recovery course which is a lot of fun. On the civilian side I took advantage of National Guard Tution assistance program which enabked me to get my Bachelors degree in Business Administration and now I thinking of getting my MBA. I am getting ready to retire with 22 years of great service, the possibilities are endless as a 91B. I have worked as a 91BH8 on active Army and Army National Guard, both were great experiences. I enlisted straight into the National Guard to continue my service once I ETS from active duty. I’ve worked at a Ford dealership and am now a Federal technician for the Nation Guard which is great pay. Once you get into the federal system you can move to other federal identities. I am currently waiting for a start date for another federal job not associated with the National Guard. All my benefits, leave and seniority will transfer with me. If you have any questions contact me and good luck.