What MOS would be good as far as promotions?

SPC(P) James Baldwin — Wed, 26 May 2021 11:02:08 -0400

I’m stuck between my current MOS 92F and a few others that I’m interested in which are 91B wheeled vehicles mechanic and 68D operating room SPC 12R interior electrician 35P signals intelligence voice interpreter and 35W human intelligence collector recruit so I’m wondering about promotions with these MOS’S I’m wanting to eventually go for officer ranks any info and help would be greatly appreciated thanks I’m advance.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 26 at 2021 11:14 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 26 May 2021 11:14:28 -0400

11B, that's the fastest promoting MOS. Followed by SF, Psyops, Civil Affairs, Tankers, Scouts 13B, 13F and a few others.
Best promoting support jobs would be 88M, 91B, 25U, 74D, 92F, G, and Y. In all of these MOS's you can reasonably expect to make MSG by 20 years with a bit of work.

35P and 35M are language MOS's so they can have difficult promotions. There is no 35W it's 35M. 68D doesn't promote and 12R is only reserves.

35M and 35P require a TS and a DLAB. The job you can get will be based on what has class seats available, class seats are always the limiting factor.

Your MOS has nothing to do with becoming an officer or which branch you'll receive when you commission.

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made May 26 at 2021 2:35 PM

SFC Michael Hasbun — Wed, 26 May 2021 14:35:39 -0400

• CMF 18 (Special Forces).

• 12D (diver), an engineer specialty.

• 12P (prime power production specialist), another engineer specialty.

• 17C (cyber operations specialist), the Army's newest MOS.

• 25D (cyber network defender), a signal specialty.

• 31D (CID special agent), a military police specialty.

• 35L (counterintelligence agent), a military intelligence specialty.

• 37F (psychological operations), a special operations MOS.

• 38B (civil affairs), a special operations MOS.

• 46Q (public affairs specialist).

• 46R (broadcast specialist), another public affairs MOS.

• 51C (contracting NCO), an Army Acquisition Corps specialty.

• 79R (recruiter), a career specialty for soldiers who have successfully served as detailed recruiters.

• 89D (explosive ordnance disposal), a special operations MOS.

• 31D (CID special Agent).

• 35L (counterintelligence agent).

• 29E (electronic warfare specialist).

• 12P (prime power specialist).

• 51C (contracting NCO).

• 25D (cyber network defender).

• 25E (electromagnetic spectrum manager)

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The best Army jobs right now for long-term Army careers

Priority specialties offer good career prospects, but have strict application criteria

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 26 at 2021 3:25 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 26 May 2021 15:25:46 -0400

While the Promotion points are pretty high for SGT/SSG for 68D, it would be a reasonable option for someone aspiring to go from the enlisted to officer side with the anatomy and physiology education you are given throughout AIT (both Phase 1 and 2) as well as each OR (operating room) case you scrub into. Whichever MOS you decide, if your long term goal is to become a Commissioned Officer, then you will need to prioritize your time management with furthering your education to assist you to that next level. Good luck to you with your next endeavor!

Response by SSG Rajeev Kirpalani made May 27 at 2021 10:24 AM

SSG Rajeev Kirpalani — Thu, 27 May 2021 10:24:19 -0400

11B’s if infantry is not you thing try looking more into combat arms MOS as they usually have lower promotion points you can check 19D. But honestly infantry would be your best bet.