Which MOS would you rather have if you had to choose between 35M and 35P?

2021-03-10T14:20:38-05:00

I know I want to go into a language-dependent MOS but I'm torn between these two. I like the descriptions I've read of both but I don't know which one is better for me. Advice?

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 10 at 2021 2:33 PM

2021-03-10T14:33:59-05:00

Janine Whitley Below is a previous post with information. You can search on "35M and 35P", then click on "Answers" for other posts with information.

https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-35p-or-35m-a-better-mos-for-post-army-career-opportunities-with-intelligence-agencies-and-or-government-contractors

Is 35P or 35M a better MOS for post-Army career opportunities with Intelligence Agencies and/or...

I am thinking about enlisting in the Army as either a 35P or 35M. I have been interested in Military Intelligence and the IC since I was young, and it is my ultimate goal to work in that field for an agency one day. My background is clean and I am willing to work my ass off to achieve my goals. Both 35M and 35P are attractive MOSs to me. I like the language training aspect that seems to be guaranteed with 35P, but I also like the idea of being...

Response by CSM Chuck Stafford made Mar 10 at 2021 2:53 PM

2021-03-10T14:53:30-05:00

I am biased, but a career as a 35P will be both challenging - mentally and physically - and rewarding - professionally and personally. A big potential discriminator that may assist in your decision making is whether you are an introvert or extrovert -- If you are a people person, maybe 35M is better for you...Good Luck in your decision

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Mar 10 at 2021 3:15 PM

2021-03-10T15:15:37-05:00

35P sounds like it would have more civilian world transferrable schooling and training.

Response by SFC Melvin Brandenburg made Mar 10 at 2021 4:16 PM

2021-03-10T16:16:14-05:00

00A MOS immaterial station commander, Fort Livingroom

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 10 at 2021 6:39 PM

2021-03-10T18:39:56-05:00

If you like talking to people then 35M. If you like being locked into a secure vault needing out on techie stuff, then 35P

Response by MSG Manuel Garcia made Mar 11 at 2021 12:09 PM

2021-03-11T12:09:15-05:00

Whenever someone asked such question my answer has always been; chose a field that will benefit you at the end of your military career. Both MOSs have great career potential in the civilian world. ie: Law Enforcement, or Private Sector. Always look at the positive outlook in life, and look away on negative responses. I bid you a great career which ever path you chose.

Response by SFC Rami Elsouhag made Mar 22 at 2021 12:50 PM

2021-03-22T12:50:44-04:00

35M or 35L

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 31 at 2021 5:23 PM

2021-08-31T17:23:47-04:00

35P works with NSA, 35P works with CIA. Either can set you up for transition into ANY intelligence agency.