Best MOS? If you could re-class to a different specialty, would you and why?

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 03 Nov 2013 22:06:38 -0500

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 6 at 2013 12:14 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 06 Nov 2013 00:14:39 -0500

51C's or any thing involving contracting/project management a point of view for a 15R. Being attached to Apache PM there is so much that the Apache user doesnt see what it takes to support the ever growing Apache! Eye opener on how many ppl it takes to support all functions and upgrades

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 6 at 2013 1:22 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 06 Nov 2013 01:22:07 -0500

I honestly think most people change for promotion opportunities. I have had two MOS in the Quarter master field. Love my Army job but there wasn't as bigger field as i was hoping in the outside world when i left active army.

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 6 at 2013 5:23 AM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 06 Nov 2013 05:23:59 -0500

If I was in the Army, I would try out for SF. I hear so much about them, even being in the Marine Corps. I'm going to try for selection into MARSOC next year for some good livin'.

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 6 at 2013 8:43 AM

Capt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 06 Nov 2013 08:43:55 -0500

Good question Ben. I served in the USMC as an infantry officer (0302) during peacetime from '83 to '88. Looking back I would not change a thing. I served with some great Marines and have many fond memories of what we accomplished together. the passage of time has helped mellow my memories of the not so pleasant experiences and I see them more clearly. Thanks for asking.

Response by Cpl Meng Lu made Nov 6 at 2013 8:31 PM

Cpl Meng Lu — Wed, 06 Nov 2013 20:31:04 -0500

03xx. the only true MOS of the marine corps. also direct quote from the man, the myth, the legend, General Livingston medal of honor recipient, retired.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 6 at 2013 8:34 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 06 Nov 2013 20:34:06 -0500

Hell NO, Mr. Chacon!!!! I love the Chemical Corp!

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 7 at 2013 11:24 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 07 Nov 2013 11:24:59 -0500

Apache Pilot. No explanation needed.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 10 at 2013 7:39 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 10 Nov 2013 19:39:37 -0500

I don't know if its because I'm a Finance soldier or because I am in the reserves, but I am bored out of mind. If I had the opportunity i would choose almost anything. Preferably a low-strength MOS for more promotion opportunities.

Response by SGT Chris Birkinbine made Nov 10 at 2013 7:49 PM

SGT Chris Birkinbine — Sun, 10 Nov 2013 19:49:04 -0500

Without a doubt, I would join the Signal corps, for no other reason that it would have directly prepared me with years of experience for my current job, potentially even resulting in a higher starting wage. I know, not a very exciting answer.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 12 at 2013 10:11 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 12 Dec 2013 22:11:59 -0500

First of all, I would love to go back to Infantry and given the opportunity I would do it in a heart beat, however when it comes to re-classing? I'd probably pick MP or 88N.

Response by LTC Jason Bartlett made Dec 12 at 2013 10:39 PM

LTC Jason Bartlett — Thu, 12 Dec 2013 22:39:58 -0500

The United States Army Infantry is the best job to have. Infantryman have a pride and arrogance that others don’t understand and most never will. The pride of the Infantryman comes not from knowing that he’s doing a job that others can’t, but that he’s doing a job that others simply won’t.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 15 at 2013 11:21 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 15 Dec 2013 23:21:30 -0500

If I was a SSG non-P I would reclass to 35Q like, yesterday. This is changing the future of MI. I shot myself in the foot by not requesting that a few years ago.
http://www.goarmy.com/careers-and-jobs/browse-career-and-job-categories/intelligence-and-combat-support/cryptologic-network-warfare-specialist.html

Response by SFC Gary Fox made Dec 17 at 2013 7:47 AM

SFC Gary Fox — Tue, 17 Dec 2013 07:47:35 -0500

I was a 31B (MP) for many years and then reclassed to 35D (Imagery Analyst). It was at the 35D course I realized why the word anal was in analyst. If I could do my military career all over again (hindsight being 20/20) I would go 35F (Intelligence Analyst). There are all kinds of great paying contractor jobs for that position outside the Army.

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 29 at 2014 10:12 AM

SGM Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 29 Jan 2014 10:12:24 -0500

As a career counselor, my advice for one that it is with in
the reenlistment window it is based on their individual qualifications and school seats
available at the time; at this point time is critical and it is best to keep it
realistic.

If the Soldier is not with in the reenlistment window than it makes it
easier, Soldiers can actually do their research and many times find an MOS that
suits them both in the military as well
as the civilian world (always look ahead, where do you see yourself 5-8 years
from now).

Having said that, key thing to keep in mind, the Army will offer only MOSs that the Army
needs and many times it may not match what the Soldier wants or qualifies for.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 29 at 2014 10:25 AM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 29 Jan 2014 10:25:17 -0500

MI or Civil Affairs. I've been CBRN for a long time, I'm ready for something new.

Response by 1SG Shane Hansen made Jan 29 at 2014 11:11 AM

1SG Shane Hansen — Wed, 29 Jan 2014 11:11:17 -0500

I used to be signal, that lasted for about a year. I was too bored with it. I went aviation and never regretted a day. Good people and a good mission. There is plenty of market on the outside world no matter which mos you would pick. Of course you would have to be willing to relocate to the job though.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 29 at 2014 1:55 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 29 Jan 2014 13:55:11 -0500

I love being a Scout, but if I had to do something different - I would drop my Warrant Packet for Aviation. I also toyed with re-classing to EOD but I couldn't get a TS (young dumb decisions impacting my credit score - a credit score - go figure).