Posted on Oct 1, 2019
Can anyone give me the straight scoop re: Army 11x Option 40 contract?
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My son qualifies for an 11x Option 40 contract, which is what he wants. He's being told by his recruiter that there are no slots available for the next OSUT class. He's going to the Army guidance counselor tomorrow to find out more. I'm not convinced--I'm inclined to believe that if he waits a few weeks to sign, he'll be able to get one, especially since this is the beginning of the new fiscal year. Can any of you provide any intel?
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That could very well be. All that means is that the class is full, not that the MOS is full. IT does not mean he cannot get the 11x Op 40, it just means that he will not ship immediately and start training, that he will have to wait until the next class. With the bonuses etc being offered to and for Infantry right now, it will not be long.
Just because one recruiter says something right now mean nothing. It is what is determined at MEPS and is put in the contract that matters. If he wants 11x Op 40, then he should hold out for that.
Just because one recruiter says something right now mean nothing. It is what is determined at MEPS and is put in the contract that matters. If he wants 11x Op 40, then he should hold out for that.
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The recruiter will have to pick different ship dates when pulling a reservation to find one that is available. It all depends when he wants to ship out. Based on the context of the question "the next OSUT" class... to me, this means you are looking at specific time frames. Pick a different date and you will get different options. Slots get filled quickly, especially for 11x opt 40. Remember, there are limited slots and he is competing for a seat with all the other applicants at all the other MEPS nationwide.
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MAJ (Join to see) your son is in control. When he goes to talk to the career counselor, make sure he speaks up.
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MSG (Join to see) - He did exactly that. Got a TON of pressure from a number of NCOs to sign without the Option 40, but he held fast, and left MEPS fully qualified (including Airborne physical) but without signing a contract. It appears to me that his recruiter has been told by higher (not sure what level) that he is NOT to pull other ship dates further out to find a reservation.
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MAJ (Join to see) please e mail me, if you can. This is crazy.
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Fiscal year has nothing to do with recruiting numbers, it is all about demand. In any case you are correct that he can wait eventually this MOS will have a slot. If he has time on his side, then don’t be in a rush to accept anything else if he otherwise qualifies. Thank you for your service.
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