How likely is it that I could re-enlist to go from a cadre job at Fort Benning to another unit as a career counselor?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 30 May 2019 13:05:27 -0400

Was curious of how likely it would be to go from a cadre job at benning with the 198th MCOE to re-enlisting to stay at benning and go to another unit there/career counselor for the cav unit there

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made May 30 at 2019 1:09 PM

SGM Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 30 May 2019 13:09:33 -0400

It is posible, talk to your leadership.

Response by SGM Erik Marquez made May 30 at 2019 1:21 PM

SGM Erik Marquez — Thu, 30 May 2019 13:21:35 -0400

As a junior and NCO it’s very possible, though there will need to be a valid line number for your rank and MOS at the gaining unit.

And not visible to you, but Branch will need to look at critical shortages across the entire force and decide if moving you to another post that has zero of your rank an MOS to fill at least 1 of 5 authorized spots at a new duty station is better than leaving you at Benning to to fill the 5th of 5 authorized spots. EDIT: A: voice to txt typos corrected, B: numbers are just for example use. The point is, just because there is an a open spot for your rank and MOS on Benning does not mean its the highest priority fill.

There could be a BDE deploying that has NO career counselor and that is a critical fill position so off you go...

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 30 at 2019 1:26 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 30 May 2019 13:26:00 -0400

Is there a Cav unit there? I was only aware of the 1/28 Infantry unit, unless you're referring to some type of Cav training unit.
But, very possible as long as there is a slot available and you're not asking to go from TDA to TDA assignment.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 30 at 2019 2:00 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 30 May 2019 14:00:13 -0400

Commenting to follow

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made May 30 at 2019 2:57 PM

CSM Darieus ZaGara — Thu, 30 May 2019 14:57:09 -0400

Anything is possible. However, why would you want to go back to back outside of your MOS. If your goal is to become and remain a Career Counselor then go for it. I have had a couple of close friends do very well in this role, achieving SGM. Do your homework, speak with a senior Counselor to get a solid picture of what life looks like over there. Thank you for your service.

Response by SFC Michael Krogmann made May 30 at 2019 3:49 PM

SFC Michael Krogmann — Thu, 30 May 2019 15:49:36 -0400

There are grade requirements.

https://www.armyreenlistment.com/reclass-79s.html

Reclassify to MOS 79S, Career Counselor

Career counselors are Soldiers who have successfully completed the Army Career Counselor resident course ofinstruction, are reclassified into PMOS 79S, and are assigned full-time career counselor duties.

Response by SSG Phil Miller made May 30 at 2019 6:15 PM

SSG Phil Miller — Thu, 30 May 2019 18:15:59 -0400

Better grab 6 first.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 31 at 2019 2:44 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 31 May 2019 02:44:21 -0400

It's possible. I don't recommend it though. Not sure why, but Benning loves telling people that TDA to TDA is good for you. If you talk to branch, it is not. And unless you're going to reclass to a career counselor, you will he setting yourself up for failure as a 11B. You'll get promoted to SSG sometime and not have any idea how to do your job as a Squad Leader because you've been out of the game for so long. I've seen it several times and it's never fun to watch that train wreck. It's your future though so good luck.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 31 at 2019 2:51 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 31 May 2019 02:51:22 -0400

Now that you reworded your question I understand what you're asking.

You can't reenlist to become a Career Counselor.

If you want to become a Career Counselor you will need to serve as a retention NCO and if you do well, your Career Counselor can recommend you. If there is an opening on post, the post will pay for you to go TDY and return to school. Upon your return you'll take over a unit on post. If there's no opening, you'll go TDY enroute to your next duty station. Make sure you understand that this is not a duty assignment like Drill or Recruiter, this is an actual permanent MOS.
Also, you'll have to be recommended, apply, and be approved prior to pinning SSG.

Response by SFC Brian Gillum made Jun 8 at 2019 4:57 PM

SFC Brian Gillum — Sat, 08 Jun 2019 16:57:12 -0400

Are they hurting for cadre? Is the MOS you hold under strength? Is there a need for Career Counselors or are they a dime a dozen? How long have you been stateside? How long since you last deployed? The answers to these questions will give you answers to your questions.

Easier answer, talk to YOUR career counselor and see what help they are and what information they can give you. Their job is to keep you in the Army, not so much in any particular job.