What else can I do to reclassify into another MOS?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 26 Sep 2020 05:29:47 -0400

I recently went to FAST CLASS and improved my score to an 85 AFQT, 121 GT, and line scores 115 & above. I am currently a 91B which I don't want to be anymore. On the Army in and out calls it shows they are looking for SGTs / E5. Retention told me a class seat would be two years out. My ETS is next November. So they told me either drop a packet MOS, or stay a 91B. When I look at the milper messages, there are plenty of MOS looking for E5, but retention gave me a list of MOS i can reclass to, and all of them are packet MOS. 17C sounds good, but if I don't meet one of their requirements, they told me I'd be disqualified from entering that MOS and would have to stay a 91B and become need of the Army. I don't want to take that risk. I wouldn't mind being a 31K either, love working with dogs. Can anyone enlighten me on what else is can do?

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 26 at 2020 5:32 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 26 Sep 2020 05:32:53 -0400

I meant to say 15C is also looking for E5s but school starts are two years out

Response by SSG Steven Borders made Sep 26 at 2020 11:03 AM

SSG Steven Borders — Sat, 26 Sep 2020 11:03:51 -0400

SGT Private RallyPoint Member It all depends on how you want to go in your career. Do you still want to stay Active Duty? Or ETS and go Reserves or Guard? I have had the most luck with the Reserves on changing my MOS. Went from a 91D to 25B to 88N. Something to think about. Not everyone likes it but I sure do, I miss Active sometimes but enjoy being a Reservist.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 26 at 2020 12:53 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 26 Sep 2020 12:53:24 -0400

I've read multiple posts from career counselors on here about 31K. You can search for the posts and give them a read. Basically, it is impossible to get a class seat; most career counselors have never seen an opening in combined decades of experience.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 26 at 2020 1:02 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 26 Sep 2020 13:02:53 -0400

You can’t be a 17C because you have no experience. Application means you have to apply and the proponent accepts you. You can’t be a 31K because there are never class seats. You also can’t be a CMF15 or CMF68 (except 68V) because of your rank.

The Army reclass process runs off of Army strengths. If the Army has enough Soldiers in one job, it’s not going to reclass Soldiers into it.

Your ETS date is November 2021, which makes you an FY22 ETS. Your Career Counselor can lock you in for a balanced or under strength MOS that you qualify for that has a class seat. You do not have to go into application MOS. But the class seat you get may be a year or two away. Class seats are a limited resource. Check back often because new class seats get loaded constantly.

However, you are better off staying in your current MOS. You’re almost a SSG, you’ll head off to your broadening assignment shortly and be picking up SFC a few years down the road. Most likely the next MOS you pick will have slower promotions than your current one.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 26 at 2020 1:28 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 26 Sep 2020 13:28:42 -0400

I would recommend that you continue to research your options for a new MOS that interests you before making any snap judgements. Determine what your cut off time is for reclass and stay on top of any updates. You really do not have to rush anything and I would give it time to get into an MOS that you really want. You gotta hustle for what you want and if the MOS you prefer doing doesn't pop up, you can look at staying 91B and seek a special assignment.

Don't entertain the thought of getting out without a proper plan because it is hectic right now in the civilian world. Going over to SOF support (Rangers, SF, 160th, CAG, etc.) can be rewarding for you if you have no problem being in a fast paced unit. Trust me, I was in the same exact situation you are in back in 2003. I wanted to reclass to UAV operator from 92A (I was done with that job), but it never came up, so I reup for Ft. Lewis. Less than a month later, the damn MOS was available and I missed it. Luckily, I made some calls to USASOC and got assigned to 2/1st SFG, which was a blast! So, as much as you dislike 91B, there are ways to get more out of the MOS depending on the assignment. Once again, you are in no rush right now and I would hold out for the MOS's on your list.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 27 at 2020 2:03 PM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 27 Sep 2020 14:03:11 -0400

goarmysof.com Drop packet for CA, Psyop, SF

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 27 at 2020 2:57 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 27 Sep 2020 14:57:38 -0400

I was a 91B who reclassed to 68V it’s an mos that only takes E5s and some E4s. It’s very difficult to promote in this field. Just be mindful on what you do pick because if you slow your career down you may run the risk of not picking up in time. Good luck and I hope you find something that interests you!