Posted on Jan 8, 2019
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I'm currently enlisting and want to get a 31K mos but my recruiter says its almost impossible to get. Do I go up to MEPS and hope there's a slot? Would it be easier going 31B and trying to get a MWD? Also, when do these slots open or is there a specific time when this slot opens to get a spot?
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SGT Patrol Narcotics Detector Dog (Pndd/Pddd) Handler & Team Leader
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It’s all about the needs of the Army. Many people want 31K... if you’re set on that MOS, don’t enlist into anything else. Reclassing into 31K from 31B isn’t easy. I’ve seen it done at the local level but it’s very rare. Hold out until you get what you want. I hope you’ve done your research into 31K... expect long training days, lots of TDY, and rotating weekends to include holidays (someone has to take care of the MWDs). You’ll also be working the road with the MPs on top of everything else. You’ll have mandatory training hours once certified no matter what’s going on. It’s an awesome MOS but it’s a lot of work. If you have the passion for it, don’t settle for less... just be patient.
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You will also have to find a unit that is going to have K9... not every installation uses K9, second you do have to go 31B first, then if you get assigned to a unit with K9, be under good standings, such as PT, Height and Weight, etc.. and ask for the school... another thing is that they are not gonna give 31K to a new recruit, you have to earn that...
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That was changed Sergeant. You can now actually enlist as 31K, slots are tough to find though!
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SSG (Join to see) I keep forgetting that there are so many changes that us older guys cant keep with the ridiculous changes... good luck to you bro, and hopefully if you can find one, because the Army has mostly contracted K9, especially overseas... I would look into large installations with large MP Battalions... if not I suggest that the Air Force will give you a better chance at MWD slots
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I’m already 31B haha. I love dogs but I couldn’t handle the barking in the car when they get excited.
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SSG (Join to see) you can always change over after ETSing
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There's no specific time they open. School seats are a finite resource, like buttermilk biscuits at the dinner table. They get put out all at once and everyone jumps on them.
You can sit around and wait, possibly for a year till one becomes available and possibly another year from then till you ship. Or you can pick something else. Don't believe the hype about being able to reclass into it later, there are even fewer seats available for Reclass.
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