Should I re-enlist as a 12C or reclassify to a 91B?

2018-01-13T06:35:44-05:00

Currently in my renlistment window and I'm not sure if I want to stay a Charlie or reclass to a 91B?

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 13 at 2018 8:26 AM

2018-01-13T08:26:08-05:00

Do you want to spend another 3 years slinging bridges or slinging wrenches? Ultimately, it's your decision.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 13 at 2018 11:05 AM

2018-01-13T11:05:18-05:00

I'm going to give you a piece of unsolicited, and probably unhelpful advice:
Do what you want.
It doesn't seem helpful, but you have to look at a lot of factors. What kind of soldier do you want to be? A 12C unit will work hand in hand with the 12Bs, and being surrounded by a true profession of arms will instill discipline, order, and a sense of camaraderie unmatched by many. What do you want out of your career? If you're looking to gain skill useful to your civilian life, becoming an Army Mechanic may open some doors. You have to ask the hard questions, too. Would I be okay deploying as a 12C? Remember you signed on to perform your duty with the intent of defending the US of A. It's a beautiful thing, but also terrifying. I get a lot of questions from my soldiers about reclassing (reclassed myself 6 months ago from 12B to 12R due to unit reconstruction) and I tell them the same thing. Promotions, well-being, and environment can all affect what you think of the Army a year, 5, or 10 from now. Sorry for being long-winded, it just might be a bigger deal than you realize now. I hope it helps.
Essayons, brother.

Response by SN Greg Wright made Jan 13 at 2018 1:15 PM

2018-01-13T13:15:43-05:00

I never understand why people ask stuff like this. Only YOU can answer this.

Response by CW3 Kevin Storm made Jan 13 at 2018 1:48 PM

2018-01-13T13:48:37-05:00

Ask your self what do you want to do? Do you want to be an engineer or do you want to be a mechanic? What do you want to do post Army? What is the promotion outlook for both fields? You understand as 91B mechanic you can get sent to units with some damn heavy equipment? How well do you understand mechanical functions, how are you with tools? Do you comprehend the functions of hydro pneumatics, 4 stroke diesel versus two stroke diesels, power flow, electrics, as a new Wrench turner expect to get the greasy grimy chores. Also keep in mind if you get into a unit with a lot of pacing items (high priority items) you may be stuck with staying many extra hours to get that pacing item back up while the rest of the unit went home. If you end up in aviation unit (yes they have ground mechanics as well) your are lower than whale dung in the pecking order. Ground maintenance is used on every ash and trash detail known to aviation, while the flying wenches sleep it out.

Response by SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth made Jan 13 at 2018 5:47 PM

2018-01-13T17:47:54-05:00

Go with what you would like to do, if want to turn a wrench, when get out, there are several lines of work you can get in automotive or agricultural.

Response by COL Charles Williams made Jan 14 at 2018 12:52 AM

2018-01-14T00:52:36-05:00

All depends on your goals and what you want to do SSG Private RallyPoint Member

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 16 at 2018 12:18 PM

2018-01-16T12:18:13-05:00

reclass , more options in the future.

Response by SGT Stewart K. made Jan 16 at 2018 6:28 PM

2018-01-16T18:28:58-05:00

Think outside of the box, don't limit yourself to only a couple of jobs. The Army has a great deal more to offer than just two jobs. Think quality of life and skills to carry over into civillian life. I say reclass but not into vehicle maintenance, open your options. Big money in aircraft work in the civillian world. Best of luck!

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 16 at 2018 10:08 PM

2018-01-16T22:08:19-05:00

Depends it's easier to become a warrant officer as a bravo that is what ima try and do after my deployment

Response by SSG Brian Carpenter made Jan 23 at 2018 5:16 PM

2018-01-23T17:16:19-05:00

I've read your reply and plain and simple being a mechanic and an experienced one girl me my first four jobs outside the Army after retirement. 1. Civilian control right back in the unit where I was Plt Sgt and for the same benefits plus, and a helluva lot bigger check
2,3: Service Manager for both Goodyear and Tire Kingdom also same benefits as above and bonus pay in top a rather large hourly rate
4. Commercial parts manager for Advanced Auto Parts

Response by Cpl Bill Fleischauer made Jan 23 at 2018 5:21 PM

2018-01-23T17:21:53-05:00

Yeah, 220, 221. Whatever it takes

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 26 at 2018 6:34 PM

2018-01-26T18:34:19-05:00

Do they still have 12 Chucks in the Army? I was one back in the 90's.

Response by PVT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 15 at 2018 10:24 PM

2018-02-15T22:24:05-05:00

If you’re looking for recs I do rec 91B I’ve enjoyed it and I’d do it again that’s my MOS right now and it’s helped me a lot to go to school and be able to study mechanics (diesel mostly) and it’s helped me get a sturdy job

Response by SGT John Stein made Feb 20 at 2018 2:51 PM

2018-02-20T14:51:37-05:00

Look at the points for promotion and take that into account.

Response by SP5 Cameron Tarpley made Feb 20 at 2018 7:37 PM

2018-02-20T19:37:44-05:00

91b is a good mos and it can make you money when you hwt oit

Response by SGT Aric Lier made Mar 11 at 2018 4:33 PM

2018-03-11T16:33:44-04:00

are you a good soldier ? ask yourself this 1st, what can I do to improve? a lot of times a change in a career field is an escape because you are not liking what is going on with your professional career. my opinion is you can reclassify and it will be the same there unless you are willing to sacrifice and improve yourself. id ask what schools are available airborne etc or even start a WOC packet. reenlisting says you are Army at least for now..... but dont rely on military training for any career get a degree while you're in.