I am considering reclassing to the 88K MOS and was wondering if anyone could give me some info on it? https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/i-am-considering-reclassing-to-the-88k-mos-and-was-wondering-if-anyone-could-give-me-some-info-on-it <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div> Wed, 27 Jan 2016 14:08:36 -0500 I am considering reclassing to the 88K MOS and was wondering if anyone could give me some info on it? https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/i-am-considering-reclassing-to-the-88k-mos-and-was-wondering-if-anyone-could-give-me-some-info-on-it <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div> SPC Private RallyPoint Member Wed, 27 Jan 2016 14:08:36 -0500 2016-01-27T14:08:36-05:00 Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 27 at 2016 2:38 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/i-am-considering-reclassing-to-the-88k-mos-and-was-wondering-if-anyone-could-give-me-some-info-on-it?n=1262439&urlhash=1262439 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I came from the aviation side to 88K more than 20 years ago. I did it to be more marketable in marine electronics as well as getting some sailing time.<br /><br />That being said, the watercraft field is a completely different animal from the aviation side. I never got assigned to an ocean going vessel.<br /><br />I did recently work as a contractor supporting the marine electronics on board the Army vessels. They do deploy a lot. As an 88K you do a lot of deck maintenance ( chipping paint, cleaning, painting, deck PM's, etc.). Have you looked at 88L? They maintain and repair the engines, machinery and electrical. <br /><br />Best of luck! SGT Private RallyPoint Member Wed, 27 Jan 2016 14:38:10 -0500 2016-01-27T14:38:10-05:00 Response by PV2 Nik Hubbard made Aug 14 at 2017 7:00 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/i-am-considering-reclassing-to-the-88k-mos-and-was-wondering-if-anyone-could-give-me-some-info-on-it?n=2832291&urlhash=2832291 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I loved it, but only a third of your sea time transfers to civilian sector (merchant marines) PV2 Nik Hubbard Mon, 14 Aug 2017 19:00:38 -0400 2017-08-14T19:00:38-04:00 Response by SGT John Steiner made Jan 11 at 2018 8:25 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/i-am-considering-reclassing-to-the-88k-mos-and-was-wondering-if-anyone-could-give-me-some-info-on-it?n=3248271&urlhash=3248271 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>This MOS was a great experience for me. Depending on what size vessel your assigned to, would determine how much knowledge you would have to learn.<br />Your first level would be Seaman. You would have to learn knots (nautical type), fire fighting, Seamenship...<br />Second level: Coxwain. depending on the size of the vessel this could be considered the captain of the boat. Otherwise, the larger vessels have WO, CWO and I beleive officers. <br /> If you love the water, this would be a great career. SGT John Steiner Thu, 11 Jan 2018 20:25:14 -0500 2018-01-11T20:25:14-05:00 2016-01-27T14:08:36-05:00