Posted on Dec 31, 2019
Can I lock in an option to re-enlist to reclass 16 months from ETS when my window opens at 15 months?
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I am currently currently 17 months away from my re-enlistment window and I’m trying to re-enlist to reclass to 89B. I have heard you can lock in an option once you are 16 months out, but I don’t know how it would work. Is locking in an option 16 months out actually a thing? I’m currently in my first contract and deployed so I’m trying to take advantage of the tax free bonus.
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Yes you can. The earlier the better. You're an under strength MOS so it will probably be denied, but you can keep requesting every month and there's a good chance you'll be successful
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SFC do you think it will be denied even if I want to reclass to another under strength MOS?
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CPL (Join to see) it's in the hands of the HRC Strengths gods. My advice is start sending requests early and often. Make a list of MOSs you're willing to accept. Have a backup plan. Set a no later than date for putting your backup plan in place. Maybe you only want an MOS change or you're getting out. In which case, start your SFLTAP, see the Reserves recruiter and keep pestering your career counselor while looking for a new job on the civilian side. Maybe you really want to stay in and reclass, then you keep requesting until you hit about 6 months from ETS, extend a year, roll right back into your reenlistment window and start requesting again - maybe apply for some application MOSs, get your TS and attend BSEP. Maybe you aren't willing to wait two years to go to a reclass, then you try to reclass for 9 months and on that final stretch go for a good assignment instead. Hawaii and Germany, or Airborne are always top choices.
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Try and hold out a couple more months, due to the shortage of 89B Soldiers there is the possibility of a sizable reclassification bonus.
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I believe you need to finish the schooling for 89B before you're able to receive the bonus. Meaning you'll no longer be in theater and it won't be tax free. Or at least from what I've seen
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