What is your favorite MOS, AFSC, Rate/NEC?

SCPO Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 13:51:43 -0400

I did search to make sure I was not repeating a post, I did not find any, but if I am I apologize.

So any way. Of all the jobs, MOS's, AFSC's, rate's etc that everyone has had what was your favorite and why?

I started out as a 902 Medical Services Specialist in the Air Force for a year and a half, then transferred to Civil Engineering as a 571 Fire Protection Specialist. I enjoyed my time as a firefighter, I had a great Fire Chief/NCOIC, and I was able to travel the world.

When I affiliated with the Navy I did so as a Hospital Corpsman.

My favorite though has been my billetts as a Senior Enlisted Leader. I take being the voice of the crew very important, and being able to shape and guide my Sailors. There is certainly nothing better than seeing your Sailors succeed especially when they advance to Chief Petty Officer themselves.

Response by CW5 Sam R. Baker made Oct 27 at 2014 1:52 PM

CW5 Sam R. Baker — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 13:52:52 -0400

154F - Chinook Pilot, they just rock! I mean to take folks on the battlefield what they need, when they need it and on time, what else is there?

Response by Col Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 27 at 2014 1:53 PM

Col Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 13:53:17 -0400

I started out as an Army medic while in nursing school. After graduation I joined the Air Force and sought a career as a critical care nurse. So I am now a M46N3E which is a certified critical care nurse. I must say it's had it's ups and downs, but I love it! I had the opportunity/honor to deploy and care for many critically injured wounded warriors. I wouldn't change a thing!

Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 27 at 2014 1:58 PM

CW5 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 13:58:58 -0400

I have only held two MOSs, SCPO Private RallyPoint Member. I was 11B, Infantry, for four years, and then 97B, Counterintelligence, for 26 years of active duty. I enjoyed both, but I enjoyed CI more than infantry. That said, I highly recommend a tour in a combat arms MOS for all Soldiers. It grounds a person, teaches them about the "real Army." And I am aware that many who are not combat arms object to that term, but in my experience, it's a valid term and a valid point.

I know SFC Boots Attaway agrees with me on this point. We served together in the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, which was during my first four years as an infantryman.

Response by SFC William Swartz Jr made Oct 27 at 2014 4:17 PM

SFC William Swartz Jr — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 16:17:29 -0400

19K....nothing else needs be said!!

Response by PO3 Greg Lytwyn made Nov 3 at 2014 1:16 PM

PO3 Greg Lytwyn — Mon, 03 Nov 2014 13:16:30 -0500

liked being a Ut but loved being a Seabee mainly because i wasn't locked into just one rate

Response by HN Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 21 at 2015 4:49 PM

HN Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 21 Jun 2015 16:49:08 -0400

8404! Marine Corpsman all the way. Toughest of the tough in the Navy. All boasting aside, I love my rate because I feel like I've been accepted into a tight brotherhood. I feel more accepted as Marine "Doc". Marines love me and tell me they would die for me, and I feel the same. I couldn't imagine being anything else. I love helping people and my Marines treat me like one of them.

Response by PO3 David Fries made Jul 6 at 2015 12:29 PM

PO3 David Fries — Mon, 06 Jul 2015 12:29:51 -0400

8404! Every day, all day. That, and stick me with a bunch of 0311/0331/0341!