Can a Sergeant change his MOS?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 13 Jan 2019 18:32:43 -0500

I have read that it is hard to change MOS’s once you are in a high rank. Is it true?

Response by SPC Michael Dillon made Jan 13 at 2019 6:35 PM

SPC Michael Dillon — Sun, 13 Jan 2019 18:35:26 -0500

Stop reading CNN

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 13 at 2019 7:09 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 13 Jan 2019 19:09:47 -0500

The only way it could be difficult to change your MOS is if hour current MOS is under strength in that rank. Over strength you are fine. I relcassed as a SGT in 2012. There are still NCOs reclassing to this day. It's a personal choice or based on a medical reclass.

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Jan 13 at 2019 11:12 PM

LTC Jason Mackay — Sun, 13 Jan 2019 23:12:02 -0500

SPC Private RallyPoint Member possible? Yes. Probable? No. It is usually very narrow and specific.

Specifics of what to what gets you a better answer.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 14 at 2019 10:58 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 14 Jan 2019 10:58:23 -0500

I knew a SSG that had to reclass to Combat Engineer once. I also knew a SFC that reclassed to Medic.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 14 at 2019 11:21 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 14 Jan 2019 11:21:12 -0500

It just depends on what job you have, which one you want, and if you qualify. Some jobs aren't open to lower ranks and some aren't open to higher ranks.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 14 at 2019 11:46 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 14 Jan 2019 11:46:34 -0500

SPC Private RallyPoint Member depends on the component and what MOS. The needs of the Army always comes first, so if the Army needs it then there is a good possibility. I know a SGM who reclassed in the Army Reserve. That is extremely rare at that level, but again it all depends on when, what component, and what MOSs.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 4 at 2019 12:16 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 04 Feb 2019 12:16:29 -0500

What do you consider a high rank? Are you looking to change your MOS already? There are many 92A's out there, so you should be able to change your MOS fairly easily as long as your GT score is high enough.