What's the future of the Army, MOS speaking?

if you are gonna stay in id say do what you like if you plan on getting out before retirement do something that translates like engineer or medical ... jobs like 31v ,76c and 19d havent meant alot to anyone out here

There are so many options for you today versus when I joined 26 years ago. I was young and wanted to do the "fun" stuff and joined the Infantry. I don't regret being an 11B I met some life long friends and had fun and learned how to lead. At the same time I could have listened to the folks at MEPS that tried to get me into satellite communications or MI or other positions that could have put me in a position to have different job in the civilian world. So look for something that you think you would enjoy doing for the rest of your life in the civilian world because the army is going to give you the best training for your future. Best of luck in your search for a new MOS.

Change over to an Intel MOS that you are qualified for, Morse Code and Languages are one trick ponies but a Network Computer MOS is interesting and although they may not promote really quickly to the higher ranks, you do make SGT and SSG Quickly especially if you are doing well in the core items like PT and generally a good soldier. The real up side is when you get out you have a Clearance that can get you a great job. I had a position 4 months before I retired as an SFC and have been a defense contractor for L-3 Communications for going on 16 years. Intel MOS's dont go to the field much either, you tend to work in a large office like NSA.

MOS is based on your scores so the best thing is to see where you rate, followed by what you want to do and what unit are available and talk to your wife if you are married cause she too will be serving.

I would get a technical mos might not sound exciting but getting training as a linguist has a very high potential for hire there are a lot of companies including the FBI looking for linguists that can hold security cclearance

If you have the skills, I would highly recommend anything dealing with information technology. This would guarantee you a second career in the corporate world.

Look into INSCOM and Cyber Command.

Consider your options carefully. You can change your MOS, submit a Green to Gold packet, change your duty station, etc. I was up for promotion as an E-5 when my Green to Gold packet was accepted. A year before that I was very close to reenlisting for a new duty station. Don't feel rushed in making your decision and be sure that you are planning for the long-term.

Which do you want more? Happiness, rank, or pay? If you are lucky, you can find a MOS where you will get all three, but then again, perhaps not. Are you aware of every available job the army offers? Did you know for example that there is a "Observational Meteorologist? (Not to be confused with a artillary FC meteorologist that uses a FADEC computer to direct artillary fire based on air temperature, mass, and density...they sit in the field with the other grunts, nothing wrong with that, just was not my cup of tea). The (at least at one time 93E MOS) released weather balloons, and recorded weather conditions with a variety of tools, including a wet bulb thermometer and a sling psychrometer, and gave pilots weather updates. The AIT was or perhaps still is in Illinois at a Air Force Base (Just because you are in the army does not always mean you will train at a army base) This is a type of job that can translate to the civilian sector after a military career has ended. Do you like to fly? Did you know the Air Force has actual flight operations for enlisted soldiers? How about a in-flight aerial refueling specialist, refueling planes from a KC-130 tanker? They travel all over the world, even the Antarctic. Loadmasters also fly, though nothing like looking out the bay window while refueling a jet. I was in a combat arms MOS (16E), and had I reinlisted, would have picked a job more suitable to my liking. I remember a guy who ran the NCO club, and wondered how he got that gig...I did not know there was a position for that one! I attended Drill Sergeant School as a active reservist while in college with the 95th Infantry Division. Good luck to you now, and in all of your future endeavors.

Antonio,
The best advice I can provide is the same I briefed when I was in OCOI.
Visit the EPMD website, and do sole research into what MOS currently has "in and out calls." What the bonus levels are, what the educational and length of service obligations that you will incur and make sure your ASK is updated to reflect your current preferences.
Best of luck to you and thank you for your service.

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