As a Reserve 70D, what are some upward opportunities I should pursue, and how should I prepare for them?

2020-11-08T22:17:19-05:00

I'm coming back from a break in service. Previously a 25B SGT who was accepted and direct commissioned in as a 70D. I'm not necessarily concerned with the job as I believe I'm more than capable of the tasks. But, I did some preliminary research on the upward opportunities and may have been looking at the wrong AOC?? I'm trying to find any reserve 70D CPT or above that might be willing to educate me on what and how I need to prepare.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 8 at 2020 10:42 PM

2020-11-08T22:42:04-05:00

I'm not 70D, but you are aware the USAR CPT vacancies nation wide can be counted on your hands..

Good job on getting a direct commission in such an AOC.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 9 at 2020 12:15 AM

2020-11-09T00:15:19-05:00

Did you get commissioned as a 1LT? I am envious.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 9 at 2020 3:04 AM

2020-11-09T03:04:59-05:00

I doubt you're wrong there are a ridiculous amount of questions concerning 70D direct Commission and most people say they either are not accepting DR or that th promotions are underwhelming

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 9 at 2020 6:46 AM

2020-11-09T06:46:28-05:00

In which state do you live?

Response by CPT Enrique M. made Nov 10 at 2020 11:17 PM

2020-11-10T23:17:28-05:00

So there are a lot of slots open for maj/ltc and 2 open slots at col. Most 70Ds on the reserve get out at Maj so I wouldn't sweat the slot dynamic.

Second thing to know, and you should be in contact with your career manager. It is extremely hard to be released from AMEDD , and if you contract as a 70d , your primary designator will always be 70D no matter if you do Hotel school as an example

So what is your concern slots? And or the location of these slots?