What are your thoughts on 88N, 25B and 92Y?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 05 Dec 2021 11:23:20 -0500

I’m a 19K SSG with 11 years in and am getting medically reclassed due to a back surgery.

Response by PFC David Foster made Dec 5 at 2021 11:36 AM

PFC David Foster — Sun, 05 Dec 2021 11:36:57 -0500

Just want to wish you luck in finding something you like.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 5 at 2021 12:28 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 05 Dec 2021 12:28:53 -0500

You don't really have a choice. You'll have a chance to request several MOS's, but that's just a suggestion. Nor do you get to pick which one you want. Which one you get is based off of what has short fuse class seats (class seats that start 15-60 days away) and what the Army needs. If you don't have a clear ance you'll usually end up with 88M or 92Y. You'll almost never receive 88N as a SSG, the MOS is too small.

Just be aware that the day your MAR2 decision comes back you may be in class within a month. You will be placed on assignment within two weeks of your reclass, you'll need to process your levy packet immediately in order to get your orders, then take that to your DTS people for a 1610. If you aren't ready you're going to be in a world of hurt jumping through hoops at the last second trying to get to school and get paid after

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 5 at 2022 8:26 PM

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 05 Jan 2022 20:26:23 -0500

I was also a 19K when I was in the active Army. Became a 25B in the Washington National Guard. Upsides for 25B were that the training is rather realistic to what kinds of problems you have to take care of, downsides are that you are not going to receive any training for civilian certifications. You need to be able to research issues on your own without disclosing any confidential information. Getting additional training can be tricky and expensive. Going into a Reserve or Guard unit can mess up your GI Bill.

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 8 at 2022 11:21 PM

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 08 Jan 2022 23:21:49 -0500

92Y is 100% the best job for later in your career when the exciting stuff gets old. It's a stable office job that can pay an easy 6 fig outside the army.

Response by SSG Neil Arnold made Jan 20 at 2022 9:07 AM

SSG Neil Arnold — Thu, 20 Jan 2022 09:07:54 -0500

88N was good MOS when i was in, 92Y was a bit boring to me. Good point every Unit need them. An every one wants to be your friend !!

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Jan 23 at 2022 6:45 AM

CSM Darieus ZaGara — Sun, 23 Jan 2022 06:45:33 -0500

SFC Boyd covered it. But as your wish list, read up on what is available and make a decision as to what you consider best suited.

Response by SSG AmandaJane Halverson made Feb 2 at 2022 7:17 AM

SSG AmandaJane Halverson — Wed, 02 Feb 2022 07:17:52 -0500

I joined in ‘98 as a 95B (31B) and spent all of my time in that MOS with 1MPCO/1ID. I loved every aspect of my job, however due to a training accident I required what would turn out to be 5 back surgeries and a reclass to 88N.
My first duty station as an 88N was Ft. Irwin, NTC. At first the transition was difficult but we were busy, and I found it good for my career. My next duty station was Ft. Drum where all of their transportation of personnel and equipment is handled by civilians. I was placed in the SPO typing taskings with the extra duty of HQ PLT SGT. I found myself, for the first time, feeling disenchanted with the Army. Take that for what its worth, that was my experience.

Response by SGT Katrina Clark made Mar 2 at 2022 12:29 PM

SGT Katrina Clark — Wed, 02 Mar 2022 12:29:09 -0500

88N was my third and final MOS. By far my favorite and I enjoyed the job. If you do have the choice, I'd go 88N anyday.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 22 at 2022 4:51 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 22 Mar 2022 16:51:25 -0400

25B for computers, then one of the other two. I am an 88N. Lots of great careers in the future based off my MOS but computers are the way to go.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 5 at 2023 8:50 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 05 Jun 2023 20:50:01 -0400

88N is a great job for medically challenged but is too crowded right now and it will slow your career progression

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 5 at 2023 8:51 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 05 Jun 2023 20:51:26 -0400

25B is signal the importance of these MOSs is civilian parity certifications that will boost your CIV and Military career