Posted on Nov 23, 2013
35L MOS: Has anyone recently re-classed to 35L?
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I have submitted my re-class packet and currently waiting to hear back on whether I was accepted or not. I was wondering if anyone could give some feedback on the 35L MOS, schooling, assignments, etc.
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</font><p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;" class="MsoNormal"><font color="#000000"><font face="Calibri"><font size="3">Congrats on the submission of a CI packet. I truly hope you
are selected. I myself recently re-classed approximately 1 ½ years ago. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As a former 35F (Intel Analyst), I do believe
it was the best career decision I’ve made since enlisting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>35L is truly a very unique MOS. Many guys who
choose to re-class, do so under the premise of being a part of some spy v spy
action as suggested by MSG Stankovich. <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">“I
was there during MSG Stankovich’s tenure as 1SG. I enjoyed his safety briefs.”</i>
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> I do strongly agree with him that most of your time as an agent will involve report writing. Nevertheless, d</span>epending on where you’re stationed, you’ll
have an opportunity to attend some amazing schools, giving you a chance to
refine your craft. I myself am assigned to the 513</font><sup><font size="2">th</font></sup><font size="3"> MI Brigade, an
outstanding organization for a new agent. </font></font></font></p><font color="#000000" size="3" face="Times New Roman">
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</font><p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;" class="MsoNormal"><font color="#000000"><font face="Calibri"><font size="3">Congrats on the submission of a CI packet. I truly hope you
are selected. I myself recently re-classed approximately 1 ½ years ago. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As a former 35F (Intel Analyst), I do believe
it was the best career decision I’ve made since enlisting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>35L is truly a very unique MOS. Many guys who
choose to re-class, do so under the premise of being a part of some spy v spy
action as suggested by MSG Stankovich. <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">“I
was there during MSG Stankovich’s tenure as 1SG. I enjoyed his safety briefs.”</i>
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> I do strongly agree with him that most of your time as an agent will involve report writing. Nevertheless, d</span>epending on where you’re stationed, you’ll
have an opportunity to attend some amazing schools, giving you a chance to
refine your craft. I myself am assigned to the 513</font><sup><font size="2">th</font></sup><font size="3"> MI Brigade, an
outstanding organization for a new agent. </font></font></font></p><font color="#000000" size="3" face="Times New Roman">
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SFC Im not the person that asked this question but I am in the process of reclassification from 19d Your response was great for me as well. I just got my TS and am waiting on a school date. How is the transition from combat arms and is there anything I can study to prepare? SGT Hernandez, Fort Carson.
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WO1 (Join to see)
I unable to comment on the transition from Combat Arms to MI, as I was never a Combat Arms soldier. Nevertheless, the few Combat Arms guys I've know to have transitioned to MI, have had nothing but great things to say. The CISAC page on IKN has a list of recommended reading material. Strongly suggest you take a look. Let me know if there is anything else I can do to assist.
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Funny story for you SFC Gates...when I was 1SG back there I used to tell the students that you guys ain't gonna be Jason Bourne. You'll be writing more reports and giving more TARP/TESS briefs than you will be out there playing Spy v. Spy...
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CW2 (Join to see)
Exactly, quite a few people change to this MOS because they want to be the awesome undercover agent but little do they know; being accepted to the program and passing CISAC really only qualifies you to be the bottom of the barrel lowest level "records checker". While you're being that low level guy anything that comes up with the slightest hint of "we might have something hot here" immediately gets taken away by someone/other unit who actually does the "cool guy stuff". If you want to do the cool guy stuff you need to have experience, advanced professional development training, and the persistence to keep applying to those other special units.
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1SG Steven Stankovich
Please share your personal experience 1LT Chris Smith in order to provide more insights into the discussion.
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1SG Steven Stankovich
The point was not to dissuade 1LT Chris Smith, the point was to ensure that the fundamentals is the career set were respected and understood. Those “cool guy/gal” units do exist and they are exciting to be a part of. However if you are not a master of the fundamentals, the likelihood that you will be selected for one of those assignments is highly unlikely. Thanks for your perspective!!!
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1SG Steven Stankovich
1LT Chris Smith you bring up valid points. The right mentality is important. Unfortunately in my many years in the Army, I have come across many Soldiers, even Agents, who do not understand what implied tasks are. It is all part of the job and one needs to be proficient at all skill sets. I have been retired for almost two years now and away from the schoolhouse for eight or nine so my experiences are dated. Selection criteria, program of instruction, facilitators, etc are different. As long as our Agents are out doing the job and doing it right, that is all that matters.
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Feel free to email me and I'd be happy to answer any specific questions you've got.
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