As a 25D what is the daily job like and how much opportunities do 25D get to use the skills learned in training?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 18 Oct 2019 10:28:18 -0400

Response by Maj Kim Patterson made Oct 18 at 2019 10:31 AM

Maj Kim Patterson — Fri, 18 Oct 2019 10:31:51 -0400

SPC Private RallyPoint Member i would ask some of our leadership this question Capt Private RallyPoint Member Capt Gina Densler

Response by SSG Michael Hathaway made Oct 18 at 2019 10:57 AM

SSG Michael Hathaway — Fri, 18 Oct 2019 10:57:57 -0400

I applied and talked with a specific 25D and 17C recruiter. I was a medic at the time with no certs, but I had IT experience from before the Army and earned a cyber security degree in the Army. I was told that I would be accepted, but alas, I was medically retired. That being said, I would think you are good to get looked at. Just do well on the entrance exam, if they still do that. I remember the 17C was more of a logic test, was easy if I remember correctly.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 18 at 2019 4:18 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 18 Oct 2019 16:18:15 -0400

From the research I’ve done, and the people I have talked to, 25Ds end up in the Comsec cage never to be seen again. They do not get to practice the skills of their MOS often. They more do Comsec and bravo work.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 21 at 2019 2:38 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 21 Oct 2019 14:38:26 -0400

It depends on where you are stationed. I am currently in a MI BDE filling a GS-13 slot as the Bridge Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM). Many units still don't know how to properly utilize 25Ds but if you are smart, you can quickly demonstrate your value in network defense.