What are my reclass options? Looking for cyber or IT.

SSG Michael Hathaway — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 06:41:43 -0500

I am currently a medic, looking to reclass into the IT field since I have experience from civilian side prior to the Army plus pursuing a Bachelor's in Cybersecurity (currently accepted to inaugural class SALUTE honors society) with intent to go Masters.

MOS that I am thinking is:
25D Cybersecurity

Other options that I was thinking of are:
35Q Cryptologic Network Warfare Specialist
35T Military Intelligence Systems Maintainer

A little info about me, almost 40, want a career in the military/government, have family, have a 140 GT with no sub score below 132, have background in QA, IT, Producer (project management), network/system administration.

The drawback of going 25D is that I have no idea of what the assessment test consists of and the BS in Cyber I am going for is more policy and management versus hard coding unless I push my degree plan out another year.

I know there are some resources in the Army to get some official answers, which I have pursued but not heavily since I am not in my reenlistment window until October. I am looking for opinions and experience, particularly with the 25D test or the ISST for 35Q. I try to get as much information, formal and informal, before I make such a decision as this. Anyone in Graf that would be willing to sit and chat about this for a bit over coffee or something?

Any feedback would be appreciated, thanks.

Response by SGT Steven Eugene Kuhn MBA made Feb 12 at 2015 7:03 AM

SGT Steven Eugene Kuhn MBA — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 07:03:30 -0500

Whatever happens this is a smart move!

Response by SGT Jim Z. made Feb 12 at 2015 7:21 AM

SGT Jim Z. — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 07:21:41 -0500

Have you spoken to your career counselor about the desire to reclassify as they may able to assist you with some of your questions. I completely understanding doing research up front to make an informed decision. Good luck with your educational and professional endeavors SSG Michael Hathaway

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 17 at 2016 1:33 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 17 Jul 2016 01:33:07 -0400

I would highly recommend 35T. The Army is beginning to move away from using contractors to support MI equipment and focusing more training on 35Ts. I'm told there are over 500 soldiers training in 35T AIT now, whereas in 2008 when I went through, there were only just over 100.