What are some insights on the daily job activities for 89D and 17C?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 21 Jan 2019 12:32:49 -0500

I am currently a 12B with 8 years in and Afghanistan deployments. Going to go active and considering both of these mos. I understand they are both very different and I qualify for both. I’m just not sure how I want my life style to be as far as my career goes. If 17C or 89D could give me some insight on what daily job activities are after mos training. Frequent deployments? Always working? In the field a lot?

Response by SPC David S. made Jan 21 at 2019 1:05 PM

SPC David S. — Mon, 21 Jan 2019 13:05:24 -0500

Quite the spread there in MOS's - I've done neither - I guess a lot depends on what you see as a career. Just as an outsider I'd say 17C has a better career track in and once out -

Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
National Security Agency (NSA)
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
Northrop Grumman Corporation
Lockheed Martin Corporation

However the 89D might offer an up front bonus - I'd check here - https://www.goarmy.com/home/jobs-in-demand.html#gajob-12N

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Response by TSgt David L. made Jan 21 at 2019 4:43 PM

TSgt David L. — Mon, 21 Jan 2019 16:43:06 -0500

I can't speak directly to Army EOD but between training, TDY and deployments EOD stays busy or gone a lot. Secret Service/State Department TDYs take more time out of the year. We train and PT 3-5 days a week to be able to do any task at any time and in an 80 pound bomb suit or chem gear. Strength and stamina are important as well as ordnance and IED knowledge.

If you don't like long hours and hard work skip EOD. We need a special breed of cat and most folks won't even make it through the school and follow-on training anyway. It's a calling that demands dedication and sacrifice. Find a unit close to you and ask for a tour. They'll give you the straight story and can give you an idea if it's for you.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 21 at 2019 10:06 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 21 Jan 2019 22:06:58 -0500

Ask some more specific questions regarding regular duties and post-military opportunities for 17C:
SSG Scheller, SSG Mikus, SSG Malesinski

89D: SFC Wesel and SSG Hess. There's also likely an EOD unit and recruiter on the closest major base you can talk with.

I'll start with this:
17C: In demand IT certs, CEH, CCNA, and more which make you competitive post-military

89D: Big on comradery within units, small tight community, must be able to handle activities in a heavy bomb suit, will need good foundation of CBRNE, mechanices, and electronics starting in the months-long AIT; CEXC and other bomb squad opportunities post-military.