Is it possible to reclassify from Infantry to 68W, when each MOS has a shortage?

PVT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 26 Apr 2021 08:56:41 -0400

Hello, so i've been wondering something.... so it says there's a shortage for the infantry mos's.... and also a shortage for 68W.... so is it still possible for me to re class out if infantry and into 68W even though there's shortages for both mos's? I don't want to re-class yet but for future reference would it be possible to re-class from a mos that has a shortage of people to another mos that also has a shortage of people.... more specifically infantry to 68W?

Response by SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 26 at 2021 9:03 AM

SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 26 Apr 2021 09:03:08 -0400

If you are still currently a PVT probably not. Reclassing is something usually done in a re-enlistment contract. That being said, one of the best people you can talk to is your career counselor.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 26 at 2021 9:56 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 26 Apr 2021 09:56:52 -0400

HRC is the deciding authority. They might say yes or no, it all comes down to the strengths of each MOS at the time of the decision.

Response by SGT Antonio O. made Apr 26 at 2021 4:27 PM

SGT Antonio O. — Mon, 26 Apr 2021 16:27:00 -0400

I myself wanting to reclass but more then likely it will come down to HRC decision but because 11B is so understrength they more then likely won’t let you reclass because of man power but there’s a slight possible chance.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 26 at 2021 6:31 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 26 Apr 2021 18:31:10 -0400

Where did you find that chart at?

Response by CPL Larry Garrett made Apr 27 at 2021 2:20 AM

CPL Larry Garrett — Tue, 27 Apr 2021 02:20:19 -0400

I did just that but it was in 2006 at the time. Dunno if that had any bearing on it.

Response by CPL Christ Jakubik made Apr 27 at 2021 7:39 AM

CPL Christ Jakubik — Tue, 27 Apr 2021 07:39:07 -0400

I Think so combat medic should be able to wear the blue rope.