Would you recommend reclassing to an MOS that is out of your field? Do you think it matters?

SPC(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 25 May 2016 03:07:17 -0400

I'm an IT guy, but I've always had a dream of flight (my original intentions were 15T and reclassing to 153A). Would you recommend someone who is proficient in their field (civilian) to reclass to something that is not?

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made May 25 at 2016 4:05 AM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 25 May 2016 04:05:53 -0400

Of course. If it's what you wanna do then do. Gonna go out on a limb and say most aviators came from other fields.

Response by SGT Matthew Luckner made May 25 at 2016 4:24 AM

SGT Matthew Luckner — Wed, 25 May 2016 04:24:09 -0400

I am an IT guy myself and I decided to become a Cavalry Scout (even with a GT of 128). Best decision I ever made.

Response by CW3(P) Private RallyPoint Member made May 25 at 2016 5:13 AM

CW3(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 25 May 2016 05:13:45 -0400

As it stands now i have to reclass but its within my branch. I would but it would definitely have to be something im interested in

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 25 at 2016 5:47 AM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 25 May 2016 05:47:13 -0400

I had an Officer in my unit who commissioned from the Infantry to become a pilot. He loves it.

Response by CW3 Jared Hickox made May 25 at 2016 5:57 AM

CW3 Jared Hickox — Wed, 25 May 2016 05:57:51 -0400

If you're not passionate about what you are doing now, then yes, I would recommend it. The grass is always greener they say, but sometimes it can actually turn out well.

Response by CW4 Private RallyPoint Member made May 25 at 2016 6:21 AM

CW4 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 25 May 2016 06:21:44 -0400

Follow your dreams!!

Response by SFC John Hill made May 25 at 2016 6:49 AM

SFC John Hill — Wed, 25 May 2016 06:49:41 -0400

Point to consider, The Army has an IN/OUT Call system to maintain MOS balances (it did when I was still in). It will list what MOS's one can request reclassiificaction into, or out of, by rank. If the MOS you are trying to get out of is under strength, or the MOS you are trying to get into is over strength, it would probably be denied, even as a reenlistment option. Submitting a WO packet for aviation is a totally different process.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 25 at 2016 7:34 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 25 May 2016 07:34:54 -0400

Absolutely. It takes you out of your comfort zone and forces you back into learning mode. You will get more college credit and will definitely appreciate your accomplishment when you get through it. Not to mention it will make you look like a Rockstar on your resume.

Response by SGT David T. made May 25 at 2016 8:07 AM

SGT David T. — Wed, 25 May 2016 08:07:42 -0400

Follow your dreams. If you don't you will have regrets.

Response by MSG Pat Colby made May 25 at 2016 11:01 AM

MSG Pat Colby — Wed, 25 May 2016 11:01:00 -0400

Take a hard look at the promotion rate in your newly desired Field. It would make no sense at all to get into a dead end MOS with slim chances of progression.

Response by PO3 Jade Crowsmeadow made May 31 at 2016 12:07 PM

PO3 Jade Crowsmeadow — Tue, 31 May 2016 12:07:03 -0400

I tell all of my Sailors what I'm going to tell you; what is the first thing you think of when asked what your dream job is? Is it something you can't stop thinking about? Do you see yourself doing the job, and it makes you feel happy? If you answer all of these questions with a yes, go for it. Do everything you can do to make it happen. If you had a second of doubt, investigate the doubt. There is nothing worse on the psychi than what if, or shoulda coulda but didn't.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 2 at 2017 8:45 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 02 Sep 2017 08:45:00 -0400

Did you ever end up reclassing?