What advice do you have for choosing between 74D, 31B, or 88M in the Army Reserve?

Aaron Steele — Sun, 17 Sep 2023 23:28:28 -0400

There are 3 brand new units near me that have just been activated which I am considering joining, a Chemical Battalion, Military Police Battalion, and a Transportation Battalion, I am wondering if anyone has any advice on the 3 MOSs listed in the title to help me choose. For context I am currently in college to hopefully become a teacher so I am not necessarily looking to pursue civilian employment in any of these fields, however I would not be opposed to having certifications or training through the Army to keep in my back pocket just in case if that makes sense. Thank you in advance for you help!

Response by SPC James Neidig made Sep 18 at 2023 2:50 AM

SPC James Neidig — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 02:50:10 -0400

I Don’t Know Anything About 74D , But I Can Answer About 31B And 88M .
My Brother In-law Was A 31B And Currently Works As A Civilian Police Officer If That May Be Something That Could Interest You .
I Was An 88M In Both The Guard And Active Duty, As An 88M You Will Not Only Learn How To Drive A Truck But It Will Give You Better Driving Skills Overall, You Will Also Learn A lot Of Maintenance Skills And Problem Solving .
The Army Experience Will Teach You A lot Of Things That Will Benefit You In Any Civilian Job You Wish To Pursue , Such As Honor , Integrity Self Discipline And Leadership Skills.
Good Luck In Whatever MOS You Choose, You Are Making A Good Choice To Join The Brotherhood Of The US.Army.

Response by SGM Mikel Dawson made Sep 18 at 2023 12:11 PM

SGM Mikel Dawson — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 12:11:05 -0400

We can give all the advice in the world, but what do you want? Where do you want to go? Different strokes for different folks. What pleases one, doesn't another. This is your decision.