Military Career

Posted on Mar 19, 2019

Should I reclassify, go to OCS, or become a civilian and pursue a Master's Degree?

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Hello all,
I am a 74D CBRN specialist who is currently serving in Fort Carson. I am currently deployed in Kuwait. I've joined US Army with a bachelor's degree in Computer Science and IT Security. I picked 74D because I had a zero security clearance and that I wasn't a US citizen but now I am. I am currently facing many dilemmas regards to my career options and future in general. My leaderships and officers been suggesting US Army's new Cyber Ops MOS but my parents want me to join OCS. I am sure I'll be hitting retention office real soon once I get back from this deployment and I am just not too sure what'll be best options for me at this point: reclassify into Cyber Ops MOS vs. OCS vs. Civilian life with Master's Degree. What would be the suggestions for me facing these kind of dilemmas? Thank you all.

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Posted 5 y ago

What do you want your life to look like next year? In 5 years? in 20 years? Answer these questions first then decide which route will give you the most opportunity to make that vision a reality.

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Posted 5 y ago

Reenlist for a bonus. Submit for a direct commission as a cyber officer.

As for your parents, either cut the umbilical cord and be an adult or do what they tell you the rest of your life.

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