If I put in a packet to change my MOS to 17C, without having my associates, would I stand a chance?

2019-07-24T04:41:17-04:00

As of right now I do not have my associates, I saw that the 17C MOS has a required entry of a associates and two certifications. My question is if I put in a packet would I stand a chance to be looked at?

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 24 at 2019 10:27 AM

2019-07-24T10:27:32-04:00

If an Associates is a requirement, and you don't have one then basically your packet will be rejected after being reviewed.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Jul 25 at 2019 2:15 PM

2019-07-25T14:15:49-04:00

That is why they have requirements.You be your own admission are ineligible for the MOS, and will be turned down 1st thing.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 25 at 2019 5:54 PM

2019-07-25T17:54:16-04:00

Unless that's a recent change, there is no requirement for an associates. You're probably reading the portion under ACASP which allows civilians to join the Army with certain skills and bypass AIT plus receive an advanced promotion.
MOS 17C is an application, meaning you have to apply to the MOS and receive an acceptance letter.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 24 at 2020 10:15 PM

2020-02-24T22:15:38-05:00

Not sure where you saw said requirements, but I had no such prerequisites when I applied. Accepted after about 6 wks. Fast forward a couple years after awaiting adjudication of the clearance, and I'm graduating JCAC ahead of plenty of folks with such pieces of paper as you describe. The line scores on the other hand... I'm not aware of them ever being waived.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 23 at 2020 6:49 AM

2020-03-23T06:49:01-04:00

I got accepted last year without a degree. That being said, I had a lot of college towards a bachelors plus experience in the field. You can get in without it, but you need to be competitive somehow.