Realistically what MOS options will I have at meps as prior service?

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 07 Nov 2019 12:18:36 -0500

Hey there everyone,

So I've taken the physical already and got the waiver I needed to re-join the army this time going AD instead of reserves. My question is what job offers can I expect to potentially see? My rank was E-3 and my active duty time was under 48 months. I've read through the B rules a few times and the part that i'm trying to fully grasp is as follows.

. Applicants in the grade of E-4 and below with 48 months or less active duty are not restricted to the HRC business rules to serve in a targeted MOS as identified by the ROC. Applicants in the grade of E-4 and below with more than 48 months active duty are restricted to the HRC business rules, therefore required to meet all other PS parameters outlined in para 7 of this message.

Does that mean I will be eligible for anything? My previous MOS was 74D. Will I still only get 1 or 2 jobs offered being prior service?

Just mentally trying to prepare myself for what to expect. Thanks for any help.

Response by SSG Brian G. made Nov 7 at 2019 12:31 PM

SSG Brian G. — Thu, 07 Nov 2019 12:31:18 -0500

No one here can answer that question for you as the needs of the Army change and the only ones that do know it are at MEPS. Your rank and TIS are irrelevant as to what jobs you might see. A lot of that is going to depend on your ASVAB scores and what the Army has a need for at the time you reach MEPS.

Response by SFC Gene Estep made Nov 7 at 2019 12:39 PM

SFC Gene Estep — Thu, 07 Nov 2019 12:39:58 -0500

Just go 11B always need infantry men.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 7 at 2019 12:56 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 07 Nov 2019 12:56:41 -0500

PFC Private RallyPoint Member Honestly, it all depends on what is needed, and what you qualify for. I could not go back in to Security Forces due to losing a bit of hearing - I was practically excluded from any AFSC that had to work closely with a flightline. Your recruiter should have already gone over everything that you qualify for.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 7 at 2019 8:49 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 07 Nov 2019 20:49:01 -0500

You’re going to need a RCP waiver as the RCP for PFC is 5 years. Your recruiter will need to submit for the waiver prior to you going to MEPS.

Response by SPC Devin Young made Nov 7 at 2019 9:43 PM

SPC Devin Young — Thu, 07 Nov 2019 21:43:17 -0500

I’m literally in the same boat... I was an MP though. I just found out yesterday that the business rules didn’t apply to me as well. Hopefully I can choose from anything. But it is the army so my expectations aren’t that high lmbo

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 5 at 2020 11:10 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 05 Jul 2020 23:10:38 -0400

Hello, were you able to pick your duty station?

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 28 at 2025 12:03 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 12:03:09 -0400

so i am currently a e-5 looking to go active duty for the army and wanted to know am i limited to certain jobs