What MOS's are stationed in Japan?

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 28 Sep 2013 00:15:28 -0400

Grew up all over Japan being a military brat and I just love Japan .  I'm a (15B) aviation power plant repairer.  There is a VIP unit there that has  UH60's and fixed wing but those jobs are only open for crew chiefs (15T) and my job is apparently done by civilians so my chances of going there are slim to none. So if there is an opportunity to change MOS's just to go to Japan I will. I just would like to know what's out there. Any help would be highly appreciated.  

Response by CW2 Kameron Read made Sep 28 at 2013 8:23 AM

CW2 Kameron Read — Sat, 28 Sep 2013 08:23:22 -0400

Just about any MI MOS will get you over there. Army band and quartermaster would get you there as well. Seeing that you are Airborne, have you looked into going to 1st SF Group in Okinawa?

Response by CW2 Kameron Read made Oct 29 at 2013 3:44 AM

CW2 Kameron Read — Tue, 29 Oct 2013 03:44:11 -0400

I have a better answer for you this time.  Go to https://actnow.army.mil/  It has a listing of every assignment location for your MOS and paygrade.  The only thing it doesn't do is tell you if that assignment is currently occupied.  That is where you use rallypoint to make some connections and find out.   To find the assignments in your career field click on the "explore my career" tab.  Select everything that applies to you and eventually you will know how many slots are available for a 15B E4 for FY14 in Japan.  The nearest assignment is in South Korea for that paygrade and MOS.  But at least you have a place to search for unique assignments.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 7 at 2014 1:34 AM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 01:34:41 -0500

Going Reserve Component is another option. They have a small TPU unit here at Camp Zama as well as DIMA opportunities. The only thing is that you'll have to secure employment, on base or off base.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 20 at 2019 2:05 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 20 Jun 2019 02:05:49 -0400

I'm on the same boat as you SGT. Any luck on getting stationed in Japan so far?

Response by CW4 Keith Dolliver made May 9 at 2020 12:27 AM

CW4 Keith Dolliver — Sat, 09 May 2020 00:27:30 -0400

I know this is a very old post by now, but if you're happy with your job I would not recommend reclassifying just for the CHANCE to go to Japan. If they can guarantee you the slot in Japan when you reclass that might be a little different. Also, I know it's far in the future, but there is also 1x 15K (E-7) slot and 2x (E-8) slots here for aviation. So there is a chance as you get more senior that you may be able to snag one of those slots. Good luck.

Response by PV2 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 27 at 2021 12:46 PM

PV2 Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 27 Mar 2021 12:46:09 -0400

Idk

Response by Jonathan Ifurung made Sep 20 at 2022 1:07 AM

Jonathan Ifurung — Tue, 20 Sep 2022 01:07:23 -0400

did you end up getting the assignment you wanted?