How likely is it to be able to reclass outside of your reenlistment window?

2021-09-16T17:39:11-04:00

Looking to reclass to 13F. I don't know much about the process besides being told I don't have to wait for my reenlistment, just a 4187 along with a packet. How does this process work and how likely is it to be accepted or go through?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 16 at 2021 5:40 PM

2021-09-16T17:40:59-04:00

Who told you this?

Have you met with your Career Counselor?

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 16 at 2021 8:18 PM

2021-09-16T20:18:37-04:00

You have to be in your window unless you are submitting a packet for one of the mos that are packets like the 18 series or 12P, 17C , 25D, civil affairs and things like those. However you have to qualify for them and have one year on station.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 16 at 2021 11:29 PM

2021-09-16T23:29:00-04:00

Here is a straightforward answer: both 11B and 13F are currently balanced in terms of IN/OUT calls. There is currently a very low chance you will be able to get into 13F as of right now through reenlistment. As of the reclassification MILPER, effective 29SEP2021, CMF 18, or MOS 12P, 17C, 17E, 25D, 25E, 31D, 35L, 37F, 38B, 79R (SSG only), 79S, and 89D are the only authorized jobs that you can reclassify to regardless of IN/OUT calls.

The only way I've seen a Soldier almost reclassify in a completely different fashion was a 68P (Radiology Tech) that got accepted to attend RASP and voluntarily accepted to reclass to 13F IF he passed RASP. This was only due to the fact his MOS is not authorized in Ranger units. He ended up being an admin drop due to an issue with too many applicants and Ranger units not needing more 13Fs. (or something of that nature).

Response by SGT Carl Watson made Sep 17 at 2021 11:25 AM

2021-09-17T11:25:47-04:00

I do not know if things have changed over the decades but I was reclassified to another MOS months after I reenlisted and not to anyone's knowledge during my reenlistment. I was recommended by the second highest NCO and I was then referred to the CO to offer me the opportunity to change to another MOS classification. I was sent for training and graduated changing my MOS.