What are the pros and cons of 92Y?

2020-11-19T00:36:00-05:00

Response by SGT Robert Pryor made Nov 19 at 2020 4:03 AM

2020-11-19T04:03:40-05:00

The pros and cons depend on you and your goals. If that's your goal, do it with pride. Supply specialist is an important job. Everybody else is depending you. If it would bother you to not be relaunching bullets in the heat of battle, 92Y is not for you. The important thing is to be happy in your job and earn pride in knowing you did your job well. Being a supply specialist certainly has a civilian application following separation, probably more job opportunities than bullet launchers find.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 19 at 2020 12:35 PM

2020-11-19T12:35:28-05:00

There will always be supply. Certainly more upside than down.

The big down side is responsibility over stuff that actually matters to the Army. $$$ Equipment $$$
Stuff goes missing, and folks with rank care. To compound the issue is the Army's system of equipment tracking is very lacking.

92Y’s are in a very powerful position to jack things up. They are equally in a powerful position to fix things. I bet if you knew what you were doing you’d never have a problem with your clothing record.

With a key stroke you can lose $1,000,000 in equipment. With a few more key strokes you can fix that same problem. Problem is if you don’t keep on top of your job you can cause a world of hurt that will have the interest of feathers and stars and you will be in the blast zone along with your Commander.

All that said, I’d rather lose a $250K trailer than have to reconcile one missing 50 cent bullet.

If you can do the job competently people will pay you well in many different industries to do it.

Response by CPT Edward Baker made Nov 19 at 2020 4:38 PM

2020-11-19T16:38:56-05:00

As a retired 92Y I can tell you that being a Supply Guru is one of the best jobs in the service. As far as cons, the only one I can tell you is that you work harder and longer than everyone. I myself did not find that to be a con. I always took great pride in my field, and strived to be the best. The best advice I can give you is to hit the ground with the mindset to study and study hard. 92Y's are the life source of the military. Your whole Unit depends on you. The success of the mission is in your hands. I started my career in the arms room and ended it as a Property Book Officer. There are no limits at what you can achieve as long as your willing to do the work.

Response by SFC Thomas Howes made Nov 19 at 2020 6:05 PM

2020-11-19T18:05:26-05:00

every one hates you I hated being 92Y but I was reclassed because I had to have knee surgery I was 11B40P