If I'm interested in rebranching 19C, how difficult is it to obtain a slot in the Maneuver CCC?

CPT Travis Pitcher — Thu, 03 Mar 2016 17:19:44 -0500

I'm currently 13A (FA) and am interested in switching branches to 19C, I'm just wondering if the MOS is currently over or under strength? Also, how difficult is it to get the necessary training in the California NG specifically?

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 3 at 2016 11:37 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 03 Mar 2016 23:37:21 -0500

19C is a position based MOS. Armor Officers assigned to Cavalry Squadrons are given that designation for MTOE purposes only. 19A is the correct branch designation. And the field is currently overstrenghed. It's worth a shot if you really want to do it, talk to your current branch manager.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 4 at 2016 10:44 AM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 04 Mar 2016 10:44:27 -0500

It'll depend on whether your state needs Cavalry Officers or not. I branch transfered from Armor to Infantry after an IST. It took a year after MCCC for my transfer to be approved. Infantry branch is notoriously difficult to transfer to however.

As far as obtaining a slot goes, if your leadership supports you it shouldn't be that difficult. The cost for the course should be around the same. MCCC is almost exclusively classroom training.