What’s the best route to go to get into CID?

2020-02-02T08:13:32-05:00

What’s the best route to go to get into CID? My recruiter told me to not change my MOS prior to basic. Get through basic first then change. Should I change it now? Would it be harder for me to change it once I ship ?

Response by SPC Julio L R. made Feb 2 at 2020 1:49 PM

2020-02-02T13:49:04-05:00

I suspect that you would need some Criminal Justice education.
Or get some MP experience first reaching E4 - E6, and at the same time, work on some self help military courses. Just a thought.

Response by SPC Julio L R. made Feb 2 at 2020 1:52 PM

2020-02-02T13:52:01-05:00

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What training, education, experience, personality traits, or other factors helped you get...

What training, education, experience, personality traits or other factors (dumb luck) helped you advance to the rank you hold now or the rank at which you separated or retired. Try to limit your response to 3 to 5 factors. This is intended as a possible leadership lesson for younger or less experienced RP members.

Response by SSG Dale London made Feb 3 at 2020 9:43 AM

2020-02-03T09:43:15-05:00

See the Provost Marshall or your nearest MP unit and ask there. But, truth be told, you may have just blown your best chance. CID agents need to be covert.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 3 at 2020 10:09 AM

2020-02-03T10:09:32-05:00

CID is not usually an entry level MOS. You have to apply and be accepted. Assuming you meet the standards, just apply and get your acceptance letter at your first duty station. You still have to wait around until you get a top secret clearance. The whole thing should take about a year. As long as you are accepted, it's a very easy MOS to reclass into.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 3 at 2020 12:40 PM

2020-02-03T12:40:54-05:00

Don’t go 92F ! Do anything else !!

Response by SFC Kandi Temple made Feb 5 at 2020 8:41 PM

2020-02-05T20:41:09-05:00

CID is not entry level, and you must be at least an E-4 to submit the application. You should contact your local CID office and see what the requirements are, they can help you and may even get you an intern position to see if it's something your cut out for. Autopsies usually get to people. I was an MP, and they have an easier time moving into CID because of their previous training. For instance, I didn't have to do the internship because I was MPI for two years and worked closely with them on many cases. I had extra time to meet the 60 hours of college credit as long as I promised to complete the remainder needed in a certain amount of time, which I did.