Posted on Aug 18, 2015
I was approached by another BN to re-class...should I make the jump??
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Just over a year ago I graduated from the 29E course, and I was really excited to dive head first into this MOS. What I didnt realize was how little there is for me to do with my MOS in the current BN I am in. I quickly found out that there is little to be done in Garrison with Electronic Warfare. I also quickly found out that there are very few opprotunities in the area where I live to find Civ Employment in that field as well. There is some promotion prtential in this MOS as I can move to the Brigade HQ and pick up my E7, but in exactly the same way thre is no mission for me there either. The only spot for me to go after the BDE E7 EWO is moving to OPS and Battle Staff for upward mobility. Even the Fires Chief at BDE laughs that he, on monst days has nothing to do, so to me thats a bit concerning...I dont want to just sit around and be unutilized and/or have to wait until we deploy just to have a mission.
Just this past weekend I recieved a letter from another BN in my state telling me that they were reviewing my files and said that I meet/exceed the requirements needed to become a HUMINT anylist (35M). They guaranteed working to get me my TS/SCI and getting me a language (the extra pay sounds good to me). I was just about to extend another 6 years and sign up for SLRP, but I know 35 series MOS's are offering $60k for 6 years which would help a lot more since SLRP wont cover all the $38k left from student loans(I was MGIB prior to Post 9-11, so I had to take out loans for school).
My question would be...how benificial would this change for me be...especially mid-career? I know that there are Civ jobs out there that would be very financially lucrative in this field, and I know that there is actually a mission that can be done constantly with this job. The letter also mentioned promotion potential...it has to be better than an MOS that has no mission and very few spots in any BN in my state. What languages would be most benificial to me and my career? Would coming into a new field as a SSG make my life difficult when I have to learn a whole new life in this career field after 12 years outside of any Intel field and having Joes that will obviously be more knolwedgable or versed in that field than I would be coming strainght out of MOSQ?
I'm looking to get some opinions on wether or not this could be a change that would be worth my time and carrer, or should I just stay where I am and not really know what I'll be doing since no one in my BDE seems to know how to utilize 29E's?
Thanks for any and all advice or guidence that anyone can give me!!
Just this past weekend I recieved a letter from another BN in my state telling me that they were reviewing my files and said that I meet/exceed the requirements needed to become a HUMINT anylist (35M). They guaranteed working to get me my TS/SCI and getting me a language (the extra pay sounds good to me). I was just about to extend another 6 years and sign up for SLRP, but I know 35 series MOS's are offering $60k for 6 years which would help a lot more since SLRP wont cover all the $38k left from student loans(I was MGIB prior to Post 9-11, so I had to take out loans for school).
My question would be...how benificial would this change for me be...especially mid-career? I know that there are Civ jobs out there that would be very financially lucrative in this field, and I know that there is actually a mission that can be done constantly with this job. The letter also mentioned promotion potential...it has to be better than an MOS that has no mission and very few spots in any BN in my state. What languages would be most benificial to me and my career? Would coming into a new field as a SSG make my life difficult when I have to learn a whole new life in this career field after 12 years outside of any Intel field and having Joes that will obviously be more knolwedgable or versed in that field than I would be coming strainght out of MOSQ?
I'm looking to get some opinions on wether or not this could be a change that would be worth my time and carrer, or should I just stay where I am and not really know what I'll be doing since no one in my BDE seems to know how to utilize 29E's?
Thanks for any and all advice or guidence that anyone can give me!!
HUMINT Analyst
29E: Electronic Warfare Specialist
Reclass
Posted >1 y ago
Responses: 7
In all honesty, if I were in your situation, I would make the jump. Especially if you are not being utilized in the MOS you trained for and the only career progressions are in areas that are not your MOS. Plus, the bonus is a very nice incentive.
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I say if the move is good for you make the jump. It's your career and if you don't feel productive in your current situation you'd be a fool not to make the jump. Having an opportunity like this is not common for a mid-career NCO so if you are willing to do the work I advise you make the jump.
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SSG(P) (Join to see) I see that you listed the MOS your BN reviewed for you as 35M (HUMINT Intelligence Collector), and the title listed as an "Intelligence Analyst", which I believe is a 35F... I'm currently a DA Civilian 35M Instructor here at Ft Huachuca, AZ. Before you make your jump, ensure you have the right MOS/Title, and you may want to do a little more research on the 35M, if that's your choice, as well as hook up with a few uniformed 35M's before deciding that the grass is greener. Just don't want you to suddenly discover you ended up where you really didn't want to be. If you look at my profile, you will see I'm retired US Air Force, not Army, but I did go through the course and functioned as a 35M for 13 months down range with an Army unit, but remained AF the entire time, thus the reason you should hook up with a couple of the uniformed guys to give you a better administrative and professional operational picture. See the link below for more info on the 35M (prior 97E) and match it to what your BN is selling you.
http://usmilitary.about.com/od/enlistedjobs/a/97e.htm
http://usmilitary.about.com/od/enlistedjobs/a/97e.htm
What does an Army Human Intelligence Collector Actually Do?
Job descriptions and qualification factors for United States Army Enlisted Jobs (Military Occupation Specialties). On this page, all about 35M - Human Intelligence Collector
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MSgt Curtis Ellis Thank you for your responce. The unit that appoached me is loking to fill 35M positions. I actually just spoke to the training NCO and got some good info from him on what they are looking for. I would be double slotted and the potential for promotion in that Company is low since they already have a few E6's and only 1 E7 slot, but thats not the sole deciding factor. The bonus would be good, but I would have to wait some time until after the TS is done before I can even look for a school date to become MOSQ and then the bonus could be paid out (Im looking at this portion as a way to pay off loans and such). I would also have to learn a language, which is not a bad thing at all, but I know that takes time as well.
I know this would be a completely different world for me and that always makes me cautious about making the switch. You are absolutely correct when you say that I need to talk to other 35M's and get moer detailed info on what I should expect if/when I make the jump over. Looks like I have some research and networking to do fairly quickly.
I know this would be a completely different world for me and that always makes me cautious about making the switch. You are absolutely correct when you say that I need to talk to other 35M's and get moer detailed info on what I should expect if/when I make the jump over. Looks like I have some research and networking to do fairly quickly.
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MSgt Curtis Ellis
SSG(P) (Join to see) - Glad I could assist, and good luck to you! Who knows, maybe I'll still be employed here when you show up!
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