It's about 14 months before my ETS date. Is there a desk job MOS to which I can reclassify?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 22:32:29 -0500

I had 3 injuries in 82nd as a infantry man, I'm just simply not that athletic for this job, and my back after the injury is just not good enough to ruck with 65 pounds on my back. It seems like the only option right now for me is to either reclass through re-enlistment or Med board out of the army. I'm currently actively working on reclass to 17C through application but i don't really like the odds. If I was invoked from that, is there any desk job that's not so physically intense and is currently under strength? Also, if the reclass through re-enlist was approved, when can i pcs?

Response by SGT Russell Wickham made Jan 2 at 2018 10:44 PM

SGT Russell Wickham — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 22:44:09 -0500

You have to check the in/out calls for any MOS that interests you. You can also research what the various MOS do, but your best bet is to talk to retention. As for PCS, that all depends on your school date for your new MOS. I don't know what the current rules are, but most AIT used to require the ability to pass a PT test, and won't accept certain profiles. You may have no choice except to take the Med Board as broken as you say you are.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 3 at 2018 7:58 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 03 Jan 2018 07:58:39 -0500

The only way to get the answers you are seeking is to contact your Career Counselor to see what "desk" jobs are under strength. But, to answer your last question, you would PCS when you receive orders telling you when you would need to report.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 3 at 2018 11:46 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 03 Jan 2018 11:46:03 -0500

The closest jobs I can find to "desk jobs" but I have no idea if they are under strength:
36B; 42A; 25M; 27D; 35Q; 25D; 12Y; 15Q; 15P, 88N

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 3 at 2018 8:00 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 03 Jan 2018 20:00:38 -0500

Best answer is to see your retention guy. However if you reclass you will owe the army additional time. Look up the retntionnreg and look for service remaining requirements. That lays out the training to time ratio you would owe the army for x number weeks of training.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 3 at 2018 11:07 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 03 Jan 2018 23:07:06 -0500

88N is life. Love my MOS! The only reason I am changing is so I can go Aviation Warrant. Best of luck to you.

Response by SGT Bleddyn Wilson made Jan 4 at 2018 7:49 AM

SGT Bleddyn Wilson — Thu, 04 Jan 2018 07:49:35 -0500

Intelligence is a good field

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 4 at 2018 12:57 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 04 Jan 2018 12:57:13 -0500

42A
The personnel section is full of broken airborne troopers.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 4 at 2018 1:36 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 04 Jan 2018 13:36:30 -0500

Talk to your retention NCO. 42A is always a good option if you’re good at pushing papers.

Response by SGT Monica Wallace made Jan 5 at 2018 8:47 PM

SGT Monica Wallace — Fri, 05 Jan 2018 20:47:23 -0500

92y supply 92A HR their mainly desk jobs that do a lot of paperwork.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 5 at 2018 8:38 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 05 Dec 2018 20:38:51 -0500

They arent going to reclass you with 14 months left. That would waste a bu ch of Army money. You may be able to fill a different role within your bn that takes you off the line and let's you finish your time. There may even be a borrowed military manpower job like handing out towels at the gym, or barracks manager. Either way, make sure you start SLF-TAP now to get a decent resume spin up so you can look to the future and do some job hunting.

Response by WO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 6 at 2018 7:52 AM

WO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 06 Dec 2018 07:52:28 -0500

68A would be my top choice