Trying to put a packet in for OCS as a reservist. Am I able to switch MOS once I comission?

SPC Onel Cruz — Tue, 03 Aug 2021 21:24:41 -0400

Trying to find out if I am able to switch MOS once I comission as a Reserve officer or if I’m supposed to stay in the same series. I’m a 25B now and would like to get on either 17 or 35 series MOS.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 3 at 2021 9:27 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 03 Aug 2021 21:27:03 -0400

SPC Onel Cruz Ask a Recruiter.

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 3 at 2021 9:53 PM

SGM Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 03 Aug 2021 21:53:38 -0400

You definitely can't be a 25B, or any enlisted MOS, as an officer.
You will have an AOC, and branch.
It depends on what unit vacancies are available that you are willing to commute to when you start working with your recruiter.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 3 at 2021 10:14 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 03 Aug 2021 22:14:07 -0400

You can rebranch later on, yes. 35 is pretty over strength, but 17 would be a solid option as well. Check with your branch manager if/after you commission and graduate BOLC.

Response by CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 3 at 2021 10:50 PM

CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 03 Aug 2021 22:50:24 -0400

If you commission. Don't know. How are your negotiating skills?

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 3 at 2021 11:45 PM

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 03 Aug 2021 23:45:37 -0400

You can. It doesn’t necessarily matter your enlisted MOS, it depends on what the Army needs to fill branches. Yes, it’s nice to have experience in your field, but doesn’t have to be the case. I was 35 series enlisted and am branching 13 series as an officer.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 4 at 2021 10:30 AM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 04 Aug 2021 10:30:10 -0400

I was unaware that the Reserves had Cyber teams so I can’t speak much to that but I know they definitely have them in the Guard. If you would like to ‘guarantee’ a spot on a team in Guard go speak with a Guard recruiter, specifically the Cyber recruiter. They have a number of different commissioning options (direct, traditional, accelerated) and usually you will know before you commission whether or not you’ll get the branch of your choice. If for some reason you end up somewhere you don’t want to be, you can always re-branch through Captains Career Course so don’t sweat it too much. Wherever you end up give it your all and you should eventually get to where you want to be. Best of luck to you.