What’s a good intelligence MOS to reclassify to involving languages, but would also help me outside of the Army?

2018-02-14T21:47:49-05:00

Hi, i want to try to reclass from 74D to an intelligence MOS if possible. Inside really interested in languages as i know 3. I also scored a 123 on the dlab, and i have a gt of 127, st of 115. I’m wondering if The window does open up, is 35P better or 35F with a language component. Or another intelligence mos? I want to know pros and cons as well. Thank you

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 14 at 2018 9:52 PM

2018-02-14T21:52:00-05:00

It depends on what you want to do after you leave the Army, how long are you looking at staying in, etc. There are several MI MOS' that give you a benefit on the outside and the language piece only adds to the endstate.

Response by SPC David S. made Feb 14 at 2018 10:18 PM

2018-02-14T22:18:37-05:00

Where you ever in the U.S. Peace Corps or have any thing other than minor traffic violations - as either would DQ you from either MOS?

When you say you want to work in intelligence do you have a preference for SIGINT ot HUMINT? As both 35P and F are SIGINT and the 35M is HUMINT.

Response by CSM Chuck Stafford made Feb 15 at 2018 6:23 AM

2018-02-15T06:23:30-05:00

From my biased perch -- 35N (SIGINT analyst) with a language trailer is the way to go, but 35P (Voice Intercept Operator) is a solid second. I am biased because I've been doing this for 30+years, but you'll be surrounded by skilled people in a tech environment. Obviously , all assignments are not high-speed low-drag (you gotta deal with it), but the skillsets and professional relationships you develop will pay off when you leave the service. Plus having a TS/SCI clearance with full scope poly will open other career doors. Good luck in your pursuit of making Johnny Kim the best he can be.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 7 at 2018 3:27 AM

2018-03-07T03:27:41-05:00

You absolutely should not reclass into a language based MOS. They are very poorly managed as far as strengths go. You'll notice that 35P has been on the precision retention list for several languages for years. That means of you posses one of those languages you have to request to HRC to be allowed to reenlist, and you may be told no, or may just be reclassed.
If you are looking to go into MI, 35N is a field that is always short and has good promotion potential.

Response by COL Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 7 at 2018 6:13 PM

2018-03-07T18:13:23-05:00

35L, be a spy- tour the world!