Posted on Feb 24, 2017
When and how can I change my MOS in the Army Reserve, given that I talked with two recruiters and they told me two different things?
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One said you can change your Mos After 4 years and it will be hard, but the other one said after 1 year and it will be easy.He mentioned because you know Farsi you can use this skill and change your Mos because the Army needs this language.
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It will also depend on the MOS you have now, whether or not you received a bonus, how long your current contract is for, have you spent time in the regualar Army, etc. So, there are several factors, It would be very unlikely for you to be approved after serving for one year in an MOS that you contracted for if serving on your first USAR enlistment. If this is your initial contract, you are probably serving on a 6X2, which would make the best time for changing your MOS in year 5.
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I am interested in joining Army and I just talked with 2 recruiters. I am preparing for ASVAB right now.
A) The recruiters told me you can get many jobs which don't need clearance because you are Green card holder like as Administration,....However, after becoming a U.s citizen you could get clearance and apply for 35 Mos.
B)My passion is work in 35 Mos.
C)I am living In Washington.Dc area.
I am interested in joining Army and I just talked with 2 recruiters. I am preparing for ASVAB right now.
A) The recruiters told me you can get many jobs which don't need clearance because you are Green card holder like as Administration,....However, after becoming a U.s citizen you could get clearance and apply for 35 Mos.
B)My passion is work in 35 Mos.
C)I am living In Washington.Dc area.
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Civil affairs may still be a good route for you. Not sure of the clearance requirements. If you ultimate goal is working in the 35 Series, consider taking a support MOS in one of those units.(Civil affairs or MI) There should be positions available in both those types of units not to far from DC.
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SGM (Join to see) -I really appreciate your reply. Unfortunately, Civil affairs needs security clearance.Which exactly MOS are supporting these jobs?Would you please give me some example?
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SGM (Join to see)
Most units will have 42A (human resources/personnel specialist) and 92Y (unit supply) they may also have 91B (mechanics) and 88M (motor transportation)
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When are you going to join the Army Reserve? If so, are you thinking of changing your MOS to Intelligence when you have the opportunity?
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I am preparing for ASVAB now, and I am going to enlist in 1 month.Yes, my first Mos is Intelligence or any field which I can use my talents and abilities if I can not get clearance.
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S Mmm - The first step is to become a U.S. citizen, and then try to get a clearance, but there is no way to know whether you will be able to.
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Army Reserve MOSs are unit driven. It is common to move to a different unit and have to re-train into a new MOS (probably the easiest way to get a new MOS). If you have decided on the Army Reserve with your language background find out if there is a Civil Affairs unit in your area. Good luck!
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Ultimately changing your MOS in the Army Reserve is a direct result of how much the money the unit has to send Soldiers to training.
If you are under a bonus contract, the portion of the contract not served in the bonus MOS will be terminated and recouped. Ex. $6,000 for 6 year reenlistment. You reclass at year 4 into the contract, expect $2,000 to be recouped. If you are not under a bonus contract, there is nothing holding you back. Then it is a matter of finding the unit with the MOS you desire and also has money to send you to training. While there is no requirement for years in service before you are able to reclass, you must have at least one year left on your contract after graduation date of your new MOS. You can extend to meet this requirement.
If you are under a bonus contract, the portion of the contract not served in the bonus MOS will be terminated and recouped. Ex. $6,000 for 6 year reenlistment. You reclass at year 4 into the contract, expect $2,000 to be recouped. If you are not under a bonus contract, there is nothing holding you back. Then it is a matter of finding the unit with the MOS you desire and also has money to send you to training. While there is no requirement for years in service before you are able to reclass, you must have at least one year left on your contract after graduation date of your new MOS. You can extend to meet this requirement.
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Keep in mind D that not all bonuses are MOS bunuses. Some may be UIC based bonuses, which means that if the same unit that you received the bonus to serve in has a slot and is willing to fund a reclassified, then you don't risk bonus recoupment.
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