I'm seeking an Infantry MOS, yet many are saying I will likely not receive it. Is this true?

2016-09-15T11:37:14-04:00

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 15 at 2016 12:24 PM

2016-09-15T12:24:45-04:00

If you want it, and the spots are open at the time of enlistment, it's yours. Don't fret what others say.

Response by PO2 Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 15 at 2016 12:28 PM

2016-09-15T12:28:49-04:00

It is very true. Unfortunately it all comes down to manning and what the military needs.

Response by SGM Erik Marquez made Sep 15 at 2016 3:25 PM

2016-09-15T15:25:56-04:00

While anything is possible, most things are not likley.
Its possible there will be no 11X or 11B slots available, but not likley.
Its possible there will be no 11X or 11B slots available with a waiver, but not likley.

Your enlistment option will lock in something....but not everything..
So guaranteed training, but not assignment location.
Guaranteed assignment location, but not training.
So you might ask for and get AIRBORNE TRAINING in your contract,,,then get assigned to a non airborne unit. There is no guarantee you will get to USE the training, just that you will get it.

An assignment might be guaranteed, and the week you get there the unit deployed to Korea , germany, NTC for 6 months.. you get back and find you on orders for a new duty station ....your only stabilized at a duty station for 18 months (reality is you are not getting an assignment orders 12 months out...but anything is possible)
The available enlistment options are perishable, so what was true yesterday may not be available today...but dont let that lead you to a quick and rushed decision.. the recruiter is not lying when they say, choose this NOW as it's available, it could be gone as an option tomorrow... what they may not say is, with common MOS's that are high density (lots of positions) all you have to do is sit back and wait a bit and something will open back up.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 15 at 2016 3:40 PM

2016-09-15T15:40:50-04:00

Okay, so check it out. I just talked to one of my recruiter buddies down here. According to USAREC (US Army Recruiting Command), there are 11 series slots out the wazoo. However, if your recruiter is telling you there aren't, it's because they need numbers elsewhere. Recruiters have quotas, and they are supposed to meet certain criteria per quarter / per year. Go talk to another recruiter, and find an NCO that ISN'T a recruiter and have them go with you. They are less likely to BS you, if you have someone with similar or more authority than them. Most recruiters are E-6 (SSG), so finding an E-7 (SFC) or above would typically put a recruiter on his toes. Conversely however, it could also make that recruiter not want to work with you, so stick to E-5/E-6. Someone who knows the ropes and won't take the BS, but isn't an intimidating figure. If this is the path you want, feel free to message me, and I will help you get squared away with what you need to be successful in this line of work.

Best of luck to ya, brother.

Response by SSG Stephan Pendarvis made Sep 15 at 2016 8:32 PM

2016-09-15T20:32:00-04:00

Depends on the in and out calls for your current MOS and the Inf MOS...

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 16 at 2016 2:08 PM

2016-09-16T14:08:44-04:00

First off , your not going to get far by presenting yourself with a Picture of yourself like this. Second I don't get what you mean by SEEKING ? third just go see a career counselor and talk to them .

Response by SFC J Fullerton made Sep 16 at 2016 3:47 PM

2016-09-16T15:47:17-04:00

Well, believe it or not, there are actually "qualifications" to enlist in the military, and even for Infantry MOS's. Is there possibly something related to your qualifications that would lead many to say that?

Response by SFC Joseph Weber made Sep 17 at 2016 9:00 AM

2016-09-17T09:00:41-04:00

Maybe your ASVAB score does not qualify you for Infantry and you recruiter does not want to hurt your feelings. It's pretty amazing how so many think that anyone can be Infantry. Infantry Soldiers are intelligent and highly motivated.

Response by SFC Pete Kain made Sep 17 at 2016 10:17 AM

2016-09-17T10:17:40-04:00

Why are "MANY" saying that?

Response by SGT Dave Tracy made Sep 19 at 2016 10:08 AM

2016-09-19T10:08:55-04:00

I don't know for certain, but I doubt that. Unless perhaps there are mitigating factors in your case.

If you're getting this from Recruiter A, go ask Recruiter B; some are just more knowledgeable than others. If your getting this from Facebook, dad or mom, PVT Joe Snuffy or civilian Joe Snuffy, then go to better informed sources.

Do your own homework and ask, ask, ask.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 19 at 2016 10:47 AM

2016-09-19T10:47:04-04:00

What reasons are the many giving you for their response?