Is there any way I could reclassify before my contract ends?

2018-12-30T14:09:52-05:00

What are the requirements?

Response by SSG Laurie Mullen made Dec 30 at 2018 2:59 PM

2018-12-30T14:59:05-05:00

i believe you are stuck until you're inside your reenlistment window. the army just spent a lot of money training you, they're not going to spend more because you don't like your mos. they want to get their money's worth before they let you switch. good luck.

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Dec 30 at 2018 3:23 PM

2018-12-30T15:23:12-05:00

If you are active duty the answer is no, you will be able to try to reclassify when your term is up. A lot of money was spent on your training, hang in there it may grow on you. Thank you for your service.

Response by SGT Chris Stephens made Dec 30 at 2018 4:25 PM

2018-12-30T16:25:26-05:00

It's been years now, but I remember my roommate in Korea re-classing to infantry while he was still in the middle of his contract, but that's something you would have to get approval from your company commander anyways. You put in a 4187 and check the re-class box. On a side note, make sure you you use proper grammar when doing any kind of form like that. If a commander looks at a 4187 and sees the same type of grammar and spelling used in your header, he or she is likely going to trash it.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 30 at 2018 11:01 PM

2018-12-30T23:01:16-05:00

Depends on the job. Chances are you'll have to add time to your contract though. You'll need at least one year time on station before you can reclass. Plus, once you're accepted for the Reclass you'll need to have enough time left for the new MOS and the subsequent PCS that will follow. That means at least 2 years+ from after the graduation of your new MOS.
You'll have to talk with your Career Counselor

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 31 at 2018 2:36 AM

2018-12-31T02:36:35-05:00

Like others have said, when you are up for re enlistment is the time to do it. By all means, change your mos and do not judge the army by 1 term or mos. Many people make that mistake when there are some pretty awesome jobs and assignments out there. Good luck!

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 1 at 2019 1:44 PM

2019-01-01T13:44:26-05:00

Here's what AR 614–200, Section 3–17 states:

"Soldiers may request voluntary reclassification; however, they must meet the following criteria to be reclassified:
(a) The Soldier's current PMOS must be listed as overstrength (N/Y) and the requested MOS must be listed as short (Y/N) on the current Reenlistment and/or Reclassification IN/OUT call message published by the HRC.
(b) Soldier must meet the required criteria of DA Pam 611–21 for new MOS.
(c) Soldier cannot be on AI. (Soldier is considered on AI when assignment has been processed through EDAS, not date of notification.)
(d) Soldier must have completed 12 months at their current duty station.
(e) Soldier may not be serving on initial enlistment under the ACASP (see AR 601–210).
(f) Soldier must agree, in writing, to recoupment of any unearned portion of the MOS specific enlistment and/or reenlistment bonus received for the current period of service (see AR 601–280).
(g) Soldier must be within 12 months of the DEROS.
(h) Soldier may not be within 24 months of ETS.
(i) Soldier must have fulfilled all SRRs for promotion and assignments.
(j) When stabilized because of reenlistment, Soldier must waive their reenlistment option."

Outside of voluntary reclassification you can choose to reclass for your reenlistment with Option 1. Your reenlistment window opens up 15 months before your ETS date and this of course comes with... reenlisting... and staying in the Army. So if you're thinking about getting out, obviously this is not for you. Though I agree with SSG Radici. Try not to let this one bad experience possibly ruin an entire career you might've enjoyed. Tons of people don't choose the right MOS the first time around.

Talk to your company's Retention NCO or Career Counselor for more information on the subject. You might not fit the requirements to change your MOS at this moment in time, but if you really hate your job currently there's no reason to not do something about it. Make a plan and try and make the best of things until then.