Should I continue my pursuit of 25D?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 30 Jan 2022 12:15:36 -0500

I was hoping to reclass to 25D from 11B after my time on the trail. I believe I meet all qualifications except one, back 2014 I received an AR15 for the consumption of oxycodone. It was an experimental use and I suffered the consequence, although I did keep my secret clearance and even was able to resubmit and I'm not sure I will get the TS SCI mainly due to the fact that I simply don't really remember how the drug incident fully happened. On the previous interview I think I might have not told the actual story. I don't want to do another interview and have 3 different stories and get denied based on inaccurate information. Any advice is appreciated.

Response by MSG Pedro Soto made Jan 30 at 2022 9:33 PM

MSG Pedro Soto — Sun, 30 Jan 2022 21:33:36 -0500

DS Smith,
Honesty goes a long way, by telling the true you may be able to get thru the system, they look at it as you made a mistake bit at least you are owning that you messed up. It doesn't hurt to let them know that what you did was stupid and reassure them that it won't happen again and that you want to make it right. Good Luck.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 31 at 2022 2:21 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 31 Jan 2022 02:21:21 -0500

If you can't obtain a TS then you aren't eligible for 25D

Response by SSgt Christophe Murphy made Feb 1 at 2022 10:25 AM

SSgt Christophe Murphy — Tue, 01 Feb 2022 10:25:44 -0500

This is a conversation to have with your Security manager. But as others have said if an MOS requires a specific clearance and you can't get it there is an issue outright.

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 1 at 2022 7:49 PM

CW3 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 01 Feb 2022 19:49:12 -0500

Be as honest as absolutely possible. That’s all you can do.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 7 at 2022 3:39 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 07 Feb 2022 15:39:13 -0500

First of all you are coming from a Combat MOS, unless you are coming with a Bachelors Degree on Computer/Networking related area; second thing is, who is going to recommend you? I find it pretty hard to get accepted...but good luck!