https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/should-i-forego-eod-reclass-for-the-the-opportunity-to-be-a-part-of-an-smu <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Long story short i have had my EOD packet approved by proponent. After submitting that packet I received an email inviting me to apply for an SMU. Just looking for advice from seniors as I am torn at the moment. Any advice on whether i should stick with the reclass or try the leap into an SMU is appreciated. Sat, 06 Feb 2021 19:15:07 -0500 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/should-i-forego-eod-reclass-for-the-the-opportunity-to-be-a-part-of-an-smu <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Long story short i have had my EOD packet approved by proponent. After submitting that packet I received an email inviting me to apply for an SMU. Just looking for advice from seniors as I am torn at the moment. Any advice on whether i should stick with the reclass or try the leap into an SMU is appreciated. SSG Private RallyPoint Member Sat, 06 Feb 2021 19:15:07 -0500 2021-02-06T19:15:07-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/should-i-forego-eod-reclass-for-the-the-opportunity-to-be-a-part-of-an-smu?n=6725922&urlhash=6725922 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Go ahead and apply for the SMU, you probably won&#39;t be selected. Those emails are auto-generated to everyone in the Army who meets certain criteria - usually GT, MOS and clearance<br />Especially if that SMU is USASED or JSOC, don&#39;t expect to be hired on your first application. It&#39;s even part of the briefing that they give, most people will be rejected the first time and told what they can do to be more competitive on your next application. Part of it is that you&#39;re a relatively new NCO.<br /><br />The application process takes about 90 days. Send in your application, if you&#39;re approved then drop your EOD class. Absolutely DO NOT drop your EOD class just to submit a SMU application. SFC Private RallyPoint Member Sat, 06 Feb 2021 19:41:59 -0500 2021-02-06T19:41:59-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/should-i-forego-eod-reclass-for-the-the-opportunity-to-be-a-part-of-an-smu?n=6725928&urlhash=6725928 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I’d go EOD, but that’s just a personal choice. Everything you do has short term and long term actions. Choose whichever is going to get you closer to your overall big picture goal. SFC Private RallyPoint Member Sat, 06 Feb 2021 19:42:53 -0500 2021-02-06T19:42:53-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/should-i-forego-eod-reclass-for-the-the-opportunity-to-be-a-part-of-an-smu?n=6726367&urlhash=6726367 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>My own personal experience with such units was fantastic. I took the opportunity to be apart of something special a long time ago. Never once have I regretted it. CPL Richard Hughes Sat, 06 Feb 2021 23:29:55 -0500 2021-02-06T23:29:55-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/should-i-forego-eod-reclass-for-the-the-opportunity-to-be-a-part-of-an-smu?n=6727380&urlhash=6727380 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Apply for the SMU and see what happens. If it’s a no go go do EOD 1SG Private RallyPoint Member Sun, 07 Feb 2021 11:50:50 -0500 2021-02-07T11:50:50-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/should-i-forego-eod-reclass-for-the-the-opportunity-to-be-a-part-of-an-smu?n=6731708&urlhash=6731708 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Can you reclass and eventually go SMU. Graduating the EOD school is a big door opener in the military and post military. SSG George Holtje Tue, 09 Feb 2021 02:52:59 -0500 2021-02-09T02:52:59-05:00 2021-02-06T19:15:07-05:00