Can I lock in an option to re-enlist to reclass 16 months from ETS when my window opens at 15 months?

2019-12-31T01:58:46-05:00

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.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 31 at 2019 2:10 AM

2019-12-31T02:10:21-05:00

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

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 31 at 2019 12:30 PM

2019-12-31T12:30:44-05:00

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

Response by LTC William Forrester made Dec 31 at 2019 6:42 PM

2019-12-31T18:42:02-05:00

Try and hold out a couple more months, due to the shortage of 89B Soldiers there is the possibility of a sizable reclassification bonus.