Anyone have a MOS Waiver Memo?

2024-01-16T23:35:05-05:00

Hello everyone! I'm very new to this website and hope to receive support from this community regarding my first time trying to go on ADOS orders. I'm currently needing a Mos Waiver for the position of the requesting unit due to it being a different MOS. I've already been picked for the position, only issue is getting everything approved and in order.

My BN is requesting that I submit a Mos Waiver Memo, but I have no idea where to find such a memo. I've asked for an example template but have yet to receive a response in weeks, my unit has no idea on where to find such a memo and nor does the requesting unit. I'm wondering if you can help me with locating a MOS Mismatch waiver so that I can submit.

Response by COL Randall C. made Jan 17 at 2024 7:32 AM

2024-01-17T07:32:04-05:00

Like many waivers, there is no set format (if not stipulated by local policy) other than following the standard memorandum format*.

The position you're going to fill has a specific MOS because it was determined when they created the ADOS position that the roles and functions of that position could be met by someone with the skills, experience and knowledge of someone of the appropriate rank of that MOS.

For an MOS waiver, you need to show how you will be able to perform those roles and functions with your skills, experience and knowledge. For example, if the position you were going into was an 88M (truck driver), it would be hard for a 92W (water treatment specialist) to perform the requirements expected of that position. However, if you had your commercial driver's license and worked as a long-haul truck driver for the past five years, that would be justification to go into a waiver request.

Since you stated that this is a process of crossing the Is and dotting the Ts (you’ve already been preselected for the tour), your unit is looking to make sure all the items on the checklist or included. The approval authority for the ADOS position will sign off on any skill/MOS waiver (other waivers such as medical, etc. are likely out of their hands), so when your packet goes through MOBCOP, the items just need to be present in order for your packet to progress.
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* https://armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pubs/DR_a/ARN38642-AR_25-50-006-WEB-12.pdf

ARN38642-AR_25-50-006-WEB-12.pdf