What are my options after being placed in an Excess/Overstrength slot?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 10 Jun 2016 16:18:28 -0400

I am an E4 SPC and my unit was reorganized in 2014. We had 2 92A10 slots that changed to 1 92A20 slot. My ERB shows that I was put into excess in the E5 position. The position was filled with a new soldier from a different unit and I have been doing supply room (92Y10) stuff since.

My question is, are there any options for me since I am in excess?
Completed SSD-1
Haven't attended BLC

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 10 at 2016 4:36 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 10 Jun 2016 16:36:28 -0400

There are always options. Double slotting doesn't mean that you are excess or dead-ended. The fact you're in an E-5 position is a plus. Knock out BLC and get competitive for promotion.
Alternatively, you could look at picking up a secondary MOS. Those are always handy and often career-enhancing, especially if you are doing the work in another MOS anyway.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 10 at 2016 8:49 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 10 Jun 2016 20:49:08 -0400

Chances are good that you are in that slot now because there are no 10 level vacancies for 92A in any units near you right now and they are trying to figure out what to do with you for now. Have they said anything to you about reclassing to 92Y? Also, is the Soldier they moved into that position from a different unit an E5 already?

Response by SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 11 at 2016 12:49 PM

SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 11 Jun 2016 12:49:31 -0400

It is not always a bad thing. Look at it as a way to better yourself. Like 1SG Jerry Healy said look into changing your MOS. What is the normal promotion potential as a 92A? This might be your chance to reclass into a MOS that has a faster promotion rate.