Posted on Feb 20, 2020
Should I chapter or just accept a new mos I don't want after failing Army AIT? How do I have to stay out 6 months if I chapter out?
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I failed a difficult MOS (68K) (new curriculum only 11 soldier passed) and I am now reclassing to 74D (CBRN). I don't want this MOS because I wanted 25B. Should I just bite the bullet and accept this new MOS or should I chapter out? I don't want to go 6 months without income though and be a burden on my family. I presume I could always reclass again in a year?
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68K: Medical Laboratory Specialist
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You win the worst comment award. You also failed to give a thumbs up to all of the other responders that provided you with excellent advice as opposed to what you wanted to hear.
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If you do say in, I feel sorry for your team leaders and squad leader because of the mindset you have. You made an obligation to the Army and you have failed the opportunity that the Army gave you. You dont need to justify yourself by stating how many students failed 68K AIT. It was your failure of not preparing yourself before when 68K AIT happened. As a result, you got reclassified to a 74D which great considering you have other MOS’ that are criticaly low on retention (11B, 88M, etc). I am a CBRN NCO myself and I enjoy my job, hopefully, you take whatever you have been given and strive on it and seek other routes to reclass than being chaptered out. You will not be able to re-enter the military without a wavier and waviers are not approved that easy.
And hey, this “best award” comment is very disrespectful to people who were trying to help you. Know that is domain is not like reddit, so if I were you, I’d be a bit more professional.
And hey, this “best award” comment is very disrespectful to people who were trying to help you. Know that is domain is not like reddit, so if I were you, I’d be a bit more professional.
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Do what is best for your family and your future I was a 92F and wanted to reclass to 31B, HRC had other plans, they offered me 14P, I took it and ran with it, I graduate in three weeks and follow on to Ft Campbell... best of luck on your future endeavors. Btw if you pick 74D the promotion point are really low, and you can always put in for a reclass once your 15 month window opens.
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SGT (Join to see) Thats dope, i left sill like 4 years ago that place either blazing hot or freezing cold
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Not that bad man, I’m stationed at ft carson, it can be 100+ in summer and -5 in winter, everything in between varies from 20 to 70 hahaSGT (Join to see)
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Take the 74D, it is a marketable job skill producing MOS after you get out of the service.
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What effort did you put into passing your initial AIT? If you didn't, you need to either accept what you can get or simply get out and stay out. I'm sure they gave you additional training to help you overcome your short comings.
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Wasn't there a part in your contract that you signed and committed to about being assigned according to the needs of the Army? If so,
Q: Other than personal preference, why would you not value your commitment?
Q: Is your word worth anything to you?
Q: What does the "H" stand for in LDRSHP?
Since the Army lived up to its part of the contract in giving you a chance at the MOS for which you signed up, why would you not live up to fulfill your part of the obligation?
Q: Other than personal preference, why would you not value your commitment?
Q: Is your word worth anything to you?
Q: What does the "H" stand for in LDRSHP?
Since the Army lived up to its part of the contract in giving you a chance at the MOS for which you signed up, why would you not live up to fulfill your part of the obligation?
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Take the reclass, study up, than fill out a DA4187, requesting the 68K MOS; or any other "Lab" tech MOS that's available.
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If you want to end your career with the armed forces then chapter out. It may be very difficult to reenlist if you failed training once before. And the military does not have to take you back. They will assure you that you can just 'come back later' but this is rarely the case if you have not completed your initial term of service. If you want to have a military career, switch mos.
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