Posted on Sep 29, 2018
Should I reclass to a combat MOS before trying to become a DS?
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For context, I currently repair/maintain medical equipment. One of my top career goals is to serve time as a DS. I had DS' that were not in combat MOS' that were still superb educators and leaders. That being said, do any of you think it's crucial to have some real-life experience applying what is taught in BCT, or am I not missing too much with just studying and applying those skills before/during DSS?
I've asked a different question about becoming a DS before and another SM offered that it's good to have DS' of all MOS' to offer different perspectives. I contemplate that often and completely understand what they mean, but since I already have some time in this MOS, I was wondering if it would be super beneficial to have time in a combat MOS as well or if I should just jump into the process of becoming a DS as soon as I'm able to.
Sorry for typing a novel.
I've asked a different question about becoming a DS before and another SM offered that it's good to have DS' of all MOS' to offer different perspectives. I contemplate that often and completely understand what they mean, but since I already have some time in this MOS, I was wondering if it would be super beneficial to have time in a combat MOS as well or if I should just jump into the process of becoming a DS as soon as I'm able to.
Sorry for typing a novel.
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This is probably going to beat the dead horse but you don’t have to re-classify to a combat MOS to be an effective DS. During my time as a DS I worked with many battle buddies who were in the “support” MOS’s. They were just as effective and knowledgeable as those in the combat MOS’s; ( myself included). Re-classifying should be a personal choice for your career; not a choice because of a perceived view on being more effective as a Drill Sergeant. Personally I spent some time on the trail trading Infantry recruits as an Armor DS. While I didn’t have the experience that my Infantry battles did; I was able to offer a perspective unique to the training.
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No. The only reclass to a combat MOS is because you want to do that MOS. It is irrelevant to how well you will perform as a DS.
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Changing your MOS is a career decision, not one that affects your ability as a DS.
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