What happens if someone fails the reclassification course? Will they go back to their original MOS?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 04 Aug 2018 14:36:59 -0400

Have a buddy thats a NCO type that is TDY enroute but reclassifying before getting to his next duty station. He says the course really difficult and not sure if he is gonna make it through. He asked me what happens if he fails the reclassification course, does he go back to his original MOS and does having a failed to achieve course standards on his 1059 hurt him for not completing his reclassification?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 6 at 2018 10:32 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 06 Aug 2018 10:32:06 -0400

I'm not sure on the 1059, or how failing the reclassification could effect him later. But I do know that he would revert back to the MOS he is already qualified in and most likely be assigned based on needs of the Army.

Response by SGT Jeremiah Giles made Aug 6 at 2018 10:45 AM

SGT Jeremiah Giles — Mon, 06 Aug 2018 10:45:34 -0400

I believe that depending on the needs of the Army, he may go back to his original MOS or they may even send him home. A 1059 that states, "failed to achieve course standards" will certainly hurt your career generally speaking. But not everyone can succeed at everythig, kudos to him for taking the risk and trying something new, that's gotta count for something.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Aug 6 at 2018 4:43 PM

SGM Bill Frazer — Mon, 06 Aug 2018 16:43:41 -0400

1. A failure is automatically for the good of the Service- they will assign him any MOS they want and to any assignment. It will be marked into all his records forever, it could even cause him to be flagged/discharged.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 23 at 2021 4:50 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 23 Feb 2021 16:50:05 -0500

Same here , just failed my second test. I’m TDY. I really can’t stay and be recycled because of personal issues at home. I do wonder how this will affect my career overall