Is the 17C MOS being merged into the 25B MOS? If so, should I still pursue 17C or go straight into 25B?

Chaise Johnson — Fri, 31 Jan 2020 11:59:38 -0500

I want to become a 17C in the National Guard but my recruiter keeps telling me that the MOS is being merged with 25B and I should do that instead. However, the website and a couple of other people I know in the NG say that it isn't getting merged, can anybody give me some info on this and what I should do?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 31 at 2020 12:29 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 31 Jan 2020 12:29:58 -0500

I hate to say your recruiter lied to you but.....
Cyber is definitely not merging with commo.
That being said, while 17C is technically an entry level MOS, if you don't already have experience or knowledge in programming you're going to fail. So, if you're joining to advance your skills, go 17C. If you're joining to develop new skills, or baby skills, go 25B,you can always switch to 17C down the road.

Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 31 at 2020 1:34 PM

SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 31 Jan 2020 13:34:09 -0500

25B is an Information Technology Specialist. 17C is a Cyber Operations Specialist. 25 series MOSs are in the Signal Branch. 17 series MOSs are in the Cyber branch. There are some 25 series MOSs that ARE converging (25S & 25P for example). 17c and 25b ARE NOT MERGING. One day farrrr in the future cyber and signal may merge. The closest signal MOS to anything is Cyber is 25D, Cyber Network Defender. Last I read, It is only available to SSGs SFCs.

Good job seeking more references for information! Keep doing research, don’t “settle” when enlisting. Get what you want balanced with what you CAN do. Good luck.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 31 at 2020 3:39 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 31 Jan 2020 15:39:35 -0500

17C is one of if not the hardest MOS to be qualified in. hence the reason they offer 73K bonuses to become one.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 31 at 2020 5:39 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 31 Jan 2020 17:39:54 -0500

We’re not being merged into 25Bs. Our jobs are completely different and we’re a completely different branch. If you want to be a 17C I highly recommend doing it. It’s a great job to have.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 29 at 2020 5:07 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 29 Apr 2020 05:07:01 -0400

25D is being merged into 25B and 17C. 17C for the scripting and 25B for the networking.