What would the chances be of my getting out after this contract and re-entering as an 11B with RASP?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 18 Nov 2018 21:18:51 -0500

So I’m in a situation and wondering the best route to take. I am currently a 19K and have 4 years left on this contract. I want to serve in a ranger regiment as an 11B. The issue is my MOS espescialy at my grade has always been under strength. Therefore reclassing is out the window. What would the chances be of me getting after this contract and re enter as an 11B with RASP?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 18 at 2018 11:06 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 18 Nov 2018 23:06:39 -0500

If you get out and come back in I can guarantee you won't get RASP in your contract. You will come back in as needs of the Army and 11B will most likely not be an option. Usually for prior service it's 13 series and 88 series available, your other option is keep your MOS and choose your duty station upon re-entry. My advice if you want to do great things go to SFAS where they take people from all MOS's.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 19 at 2018 12:06 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 19 Nov 2018 00:06:30 -0500

Sorry, but that's a terrible idea.
Go to Ranger School and get your tab. After that, it's a 4187 to switch to 11B. It's at the top of the In/Out calls message. Ranger qualified E5 non promotable may Reclass into 11B without training regardless of MOS strengths.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 19 at 2018 12:13 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 19 Nov 2018 00:13:32 -0500

If you get out more than likely you will go to the needs of the army. RASP is a packet so you should be able to go to the Ranger Recruiter and talk with them.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 19 at 2018 12:28 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 19 Nov 2018 00:28:14 -0500

I do not recommend getting out. I would look at a Special Forces packet. It’s possible to come back in as an 11B but only if the business rules allow it. Also, if you do decide to get out and come back in. Make sure your PHA is all green. If not you may have to do a MEPS physical and could be denied entry.

Response by SSG Troy Martin made Nov 19 at 2018 1:57 AM

SSG Troy Martin — Mon, 19 Nov 2018 01:57:00 -0500

Do it!!! Work Hard. Study and lead troops to safety. Mission Soldiers, and safety. NOTHING ELSE'S !!!!

Response by Amn Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 19 at 2018 9:45 AM

Amn Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 19 Nov 2018 09:45:32 -0500

DO NOT GET OUT- trust me if you let your contract run out without re-enlisting, it will be a bitch. Prior service, recruiters aren’t too keen of in my experience. You’ll get the back burner by recruiter and MEPS. I don’t have experience with reclassing but I’d talk to your chain of command first then reach out to the 75ths recruiters.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 19 at 2018 6:39 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 19 Nov 2018 18:39:38 -0500

As someone who does Army contracts at MEPS, I say do not try that route. Your chances are ZERO

Response by SGT Timothy Strashinsky made Nov 19 at 2018 7:41 PM

SGT Timothy Strashinsky — Mon, 19 Nov 2018 19:41:49 -0500

Drop a warrant packet get to fly an apache

Response by SP5 Howard Moore made Nov 24 at 2018 6:57 PM

SP5 Howard Moore — Sat, 24 Nov 2018 18:57:38 -0500

I think you could talk to someone in you're chain of command in my old unit just about all of the officers had ranger tabs

Response by SSG Mark Newland made Dec 7 at 2018 11:12 PM

SSG Mark Newland — Fri, 07 Dec 2018 23:12:29 -0500

If they want to keep you no matter you MOS they will. However, depending on rank you may be stepped down

Response by SGT James Nelson made Nov 5 at 2019 10:33 AM

SGT James Nelson — Tue, 05 Nov 2019 10:33:07 -0500

It would not work. I did get out and then go back in a few years later, but since i already had an MOS and since it was a critical shortage one at this time I was not given the opportunity to reclass at enlistment but was assigned needs of the army.