What are the chances of prior service reclassing?

2018-07-31T16:10:00-04:00

I am a prior service E4 91M. I am in the process of reenlisting currently and will be going to MEPS soon. Recruiter told me I just have to talk to career counselor at the end of meps to see if anything is available as an in demand job. My MOS is currently balanced for E4 and below. Has anyone gone through this? I feel like they are going to make me keep my PMOS.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 31 at 2018 4:23 PM

2018-07-31T16:23:22-04:00

go to "goarmy.com" and look and see what jobs are paying bonuses. That should give you a good idea. Do some research and push the recruiter for open career fields. You already know that they need to fill certain jobs first. As many people that are getting out, I cannot imagine them letting you go, so put on your poker face and be a little demanding (not obnoxious), just don't be a pushover. They can make things happen. Second time around you know the game and can work them to get the field you want.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 31 at 2018 4:31 PM

2018-07-31T16:31:10-04:00

The guidance couselor will discuss with you job openings and what’s available. If you didn’t elect to keep your same mos, which your recruiter would have submitted a form saying you wanted to, then you choose your job same as you did when you first enlisted. Since you were an e4 should have the same openings as everyone else enlisting for the first time for the most part. You won’t be offered a bonus though since you are ps.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 31 at 2018 4:38 PM

2018-07-31T16:38:04-04:00

Thank you for the responses. I know many people who have come back with pmos that weren't as full and after multiple visits to meps were given no other options but I am hoping since they are trying to build numbers back up they will let me choose a new mos.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 31 at 2018 4:40 PM

2018-07-31T16:40:51-04:00

It's up to what the Army needs at that time.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 31 at 2018 4:57 PM

2018-07-31T16:57:58-04:00

I talked to the career counselor of my battalion, wasn’t very helpful. He said he is not trained in the mission requirements that recruiters have. He said that there should still be a list of MOSs for you to choose from and if the Army isn’t giving you what you want, then don’t sign and try again in a month. Hope everything works for you!

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 31 at 2018 9:50 PM

2018-07-31T21:50:24-04:00

The Army uses prior service business rules to determine what mos you are offered. Just because you are MOS qualified and your MOS is on the business rules, doesn’t mean that you can’t reclass. Ask your GC at MEPS to see what is available. Check b. Below to see what is possible. It also depends on tis. More or less than 48 mo.

a. Vacancies by grade and MOS (changes based on the needs of the Army):

(1) Grades E-1 thru E-4 - all Army MOSs are eligible for enlistment with the exception of the following: 09L, 12K, 13T, 15J, 15P, 15S, 25C, 35Q, 92M, 92S, 94Y, or 35P (with language code HE, PG, SC, TH, or UR).

b. If no vacancy exists, the following MOS will be used for retraining (changes based on the needs of the Army):

(1) Grades E-1 thru E-4 - 13D, 13F, 13M, 13P, 14E, 14G, 14H, 15E, 15W, 18X, 19D, 19K, 35G, 35T, 68C, 88M, or 92F.

c. The following vacancies by grade and MOS are available if already Airborne qualified:

(1) Grades E-1 thru E-4 - 11B, 11C, 12B, 13B, 13F, 15W, 19D, 25B, 25N, 25Q, 25S, 25U, 35F, 35G, 35M, 42A, 68W, 88M, 91B, 91D, 92A, 92F, 92G, 92R, 92Y. Those who are not MOS qualified are authorized Option 3 Training into one of these MOS's.

d. Applicants in the grade of E-4 and below with 48 months or less AFS are authorized to enlist Option 3 (Training of Choice) or Option 18 (First Assignment Only) (if MOS qualified) to serve in a targeted MOS as identified by the ROC. Applicants in the grade of E-4 and below with more than 48 months AFS are required to meet all other PS parameters outlined in this message.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 2 at 2018 7:03 PM

2018-08-02T19:03:04-04:00

Be prepared when you go to MEPS that a list of 1 or a few MOS’s will be offered by the DA. it may also be your current MOS only. It is a literal crap shoot once you’re up at MEPS.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 9 at 2018 10:13 PM

2018-08-09T22:13:41-04:00

If you aren’t interested in being a 91M then don’t take it. Have some reasonable choices in mind (check MOS’ that are understrength) and be willing to walk if they aren’t giving you any options. You have slightly more wiggle room as E5 is where they got more strict with the business rules.