What rank restrictions are there for a SSG looking to reclass in the USAR?

SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 29 Apr 2018 23:20:26 -0400

I'm currently a TPU SGT(p) in the last stage of 91b30 (ALC). I'm looking at possibly reclassing, but know that my MOS options become limited after promotion. I meet the requirements for a 15 series MOS from my current employment and previous military experience, but do not hold that Army MOS. I know for a fact that the 15 series need an E5 grade wavier to attend MOSQ school. I'm also trying to look to the future as to what MOS has the best career progression. Basically should I stay the course as a 91 series, or try to reclass to something else?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 30 at 2018 3:44 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 30 Apr 2018 03:44:37 -0400

If you're looking for MOS qualifications, you can pull up the ATRRS course catalog and pull each MOS up individually. Some of the restrictions are different for RC vs AD

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 30 at 2018 8:57 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 30 Apr 2018 08:57:45 -0400

Good morning, SGT! If you are indeed completely finished with ALC, look into 79V Career Counselor options. You will be on a fast track to SFC and it is a very rewarding position because you impact soldiers' lives through mentorship. Moreover, you are a direct contributor to unit morale and the Army Reserve's end-strength mission. Oh and we are looking to fill AGR positions too!

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Apr 30 at 2018 10:01 AM

SGM Bill Frazer — Mon, 30 Apr 2018 10:01:27 -0400

Normally in the Service period, SSG and up are not re-classable unless DA directed ( example when they made 11H, 11B's were re-classed to that). Unless you can find a very critical MOS with E6 shortage it may be impossible.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 30 at 2018 11:38 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 30 Apr 2018 23:38:36 -0400

Currently 35L is taking USAR SSGs. This career field offers a lot of opportunities on the civilian side.

Response by SSG Nathan Blair made Jun 5 at 2018 10:47 AM

SSG Nathan Blair — Tue, 05 Jun 2018 10:47:50 -0400

From my experience, no one is going to give you a promotion. If you want it you take it. You do the things necessary to earn it on your own. Although I'm not up on the current system, in my time it was Awards and decorations (maxed), PT scores (best of your ability), Qualification (maxed), board scores (best of your abilities (190 or greater), correspondence courses (maxed), military education (maxed), civilian education (no excuse for not taking courses, as many points as you can get, every credit counts). When I got promoted to E-5 there were 40 selected in my MOS across the entire Army. When I got promoted to E-6 there were 3 that were promoted, the difference was correspondence (850 hours, maxed out) and civilian education (80 hours or 80 points). Every bit counts, don't wait for someone to promote you (it'll never happen), show them you are the rank before you earn it and the rank will come.