Would you advise a soldier to reclass to a 35G or 35T? Why?

SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 05 Apr 2018 06:32:29 -0400

Please support your answers. Trying to choose a MOS to reclass to.

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 5 at 2018 6:46 AM

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 05 Apr 2018 06:46:32 -0400

35T has more options on the civilian side. You also tend not to need a degree for a good deal of those jobs. Just IT certifications, one of which you'll take in AIT.

Response by SFC Joseph Motes made Apr 5 at 2018 7:49 AM

SFC Joseph Motes — Thu, 05 Apr 2018 07:49:35 -0400

Hi Melissa, that's a good question. I would recommend however considering a more IT related reclass, 25B or 25D. The market in the civilian world is strong for those types of skill sets.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Apr 5 at 2018 11:14 AM

SGM Bill Frazer — Thu, 05 Apr 2018 11:14:57 -0400

Look -re-class is not easy, but doable. 1. Research the MOS's that interest you. 2. Check their career path- does it go to the top, of dies mid stream, or require a MOS switch to reach the higher NCO levels. 3. Check and see whether the MOS is critical/short or over strength. 4. Check to see where this MOS is normally stationed at and at what level unit. Now with all these factors, decide what you qual for and what you want.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 6 at 2018 3:23 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 06 Apr 2018 03:23:43 -0400

Well honestly these jobs are on two different ends of the spectrum as far as what they do. I am a 35G I was in a unit of all 35T before and believe me they are nothing alike so the question is what would you enjoy doing? If you are into computers and tinkering with that sort of thing then be a 35T if that’s not what you like then don’t sign up for something for quick money and years of being unhappy with your choice. Happy soldiers are a true asset to the Army.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 15 at 2018 8:41 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 15 Apr 2018 20:41:56 -0400

Golf

Response by SGT Tj Casiano made May 4 at 2018 11:14 AM

SGT Tj Casiano — Fri, 04 May 2018 11:14:47 -0400

Personally, I'm biased, so I would recommend 35G, but I would say that going 35G is a good way to go, because if you end up getting out and want to work for DOD or an intelligence contractor, there are some pretty good jobs on the civilian side that you can pretty much slide right into after you get out.

Response by SGT Tj Casiano made May 4 at 2018 11:17 AM

SGT Tj Casiano — Fri, 04 May 2018 11:17:54 -0400

I'd also say that 35G is less stressful.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 24 at 2018 5:42 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 24 Jul 2018 17:42:45 -0400

Tango probably transfers better into a civilian career. Golf does as well, but not as well. Tango schooling is longer and more challenging, generally. You get clearances with either/or. As a Tango in the course you also have the opportunity to get a Sec Certification that's highly sought after as a civilian. It comes down to what you would enjoy more. As a golf you're analyzing imagery. It's fun. As a Tango, you're the go-to tec guy who fixes stuff. You're the unicorn of the Army.