What are the positives and negatives of being a 92Y? What are the best and worst duty stations? What duty stations are in need of a 92Y?

SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 30 Apr 2018 00:09:45 -0400

I would be a reclass, as this mos is open now. Which duty stations deploy the most? As I would want to deploy quite a bit. How hard would it be to get Italy and Germany? All information is welcome.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 30 at 2018 12:16 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 30 Apr 2018 00:16:54 -0400

Reclass to 92Y-all you have to do to get to Italy is volunteer for Airborne assignment and you can get to the 173rd since many are not interested in supporting Airborne Infantry. Germany will be a much tougher process-many folks seek and work to get the few remaining assignments in GE. Good news is it has a lot to do with your rank and willingness to work towards a longer stint in the Army. Many times you can do well in your reclass school and earn a spot to anlocation, if available; you can earn a spot through personal achievement (300 APFT, etc) and the better news is there are assignments in the potential new MOS all around the world so it is up to you how far you go. However, the MOS is hard to promote past SSG, it is a personality and personal power MOS and you will have to circumnavigate the pitfalls of a system like that as you progress. If you work hard, stay fit, focus on the Warrior and combat skills you willl excel. Also, many slof coal units are looking for Soldiers who excel in the MOS (RGR, 160, SF) and that is a great route to reach rank and position in the MOS.

Response by SFC Stephen Atchley made May 1 at 2018 8:19 AM

SFC Stephen Atchley — Tue, 01 May 2018 08:19:07 -0400

The positives of being a 92Y depend on you. If you're good at building relationships with others in the logistical world then you can become one of the 'wizards' that people come to when they need things. This will greatly enhance your standing within your unit, and with your CO, 1SG, etc..

The negatives are relatively few. They include the requirement to participate in other unit operations that will take away from the time you have available to focus on your primary tasks and responsibilities. If you're an 'outdoors' soldier you will probably chafe at the time you have to spend in a supply room or garrison environment.

Duty stations are what you make them. While some come with inherent hardships. all of them can be rewarding and enjoyable. The best assignment I had was not Japan, or England. It was the 4+ years spent at the NTC in the Mojave Desert.

If you want to deploy a lot there are many ways for you to go. The obvious places come to mind; Fort Campbell, Fort Bragg, Ranger battalions, and so on. Less obvious would be some signal, or logistical support units.

I will advise you not to go 92Y unless clerical work is something you enjoy. Also, the job requires a lot of attention to detail. Being slack on the accountability side of things will become expensive for you, or your commander. Either way, it doesn't work to your benefit.

Response by SPC Karla Sanchez made May 1 at 2018 10:56 AM

SPC Karla Sanchez — Tue, 01 May 2018 10:56:21 -0400

92Y= accountability. Your job is to protect your CDR, XO, and 1SG. Above all is your CDR. Obviously protect yourself and whoever is under you in the office. You have to like inventories and paperwork. It is a fast paced environment. Multitask. Sadly very few NCOICs are good leaders, usually they delegate everything. It depends on your unit but my personal experience I had to do the work of the NCOIC and 2 supply clerks by myself as a PFC (my unit deployed). You deal with higher ups in BN & BDE all the time. Also you work with civilians on post. Attention to detail is a must. Knowing your regulations because that’s how you protect yourself & CDR. Know how to handle stress. If do go this route remember to take notes of everything. You will thank yourself later. You can get really great jobs after the military with a 92Y experience. If you have people skills you will be fine. Lmk if you have any questions I could help you with. Good luck.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 2 at 2018 4:11 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 02 May 2018 04:11:10 -0400

Supply is networking job if you don’t know how to network your job will already be complicated because most of the time it’s not about what you but who you know that can help. It’s one that in order to be considered great at it you need to step up and not wait to be told things. Protect your commander assist others when you can and if you don’t know find someone who does. I did supply for over 12 years it’s what you make of it try to get to different types of units for the experience of dealing with different equipment and it builds up your resources.

Response by SP5 Miguel Hernandez made May 2 at 2018 11:37 AM

SP5 Miguel Hernandez — Wed, 02 May 2018 11:37:15 -0400

Quite honestly, you are in control of everything. You are signed for everything your commander is signed for. You are the guy that makes the battalion run. I got a promotion just because i had 6 extra gas masks that my commander needed to leave our unit.

Response by WO1 Private RallyPoint Member made May 4 at 2018 7:04 PM

WO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 04 May 2018 19:04:00 -0400

Positives in my opinion are the networking aspect. Having nothing and making something happen with the help of other fellow Yankees.
Also being self sufficient and forced to get into the regs because you are the SME.
Negatives, It can be stressful at times depending on the optempo and leadership. I just PCSd recently and its a minor challenge due to Non-Supply personnel running the supply room before me.

As far as deployments it depends on the unit. Alot of “deployments” nowadays are just overseas tours with the same length or less than an actual combat one. I was in an Air Defense unit at Bliss previously and they deployed seemed like every year and a half.

I agree that your job is protecting the Commander, protect yourself in the process. Some leaders will throw you under the bus without thinking twice so look out for yourself.

And always remember “In God we trust, all others must sign”

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 17 at 2018 10:58 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 17 May 2018 22:58:44 -0400

The plus is when you attain rank, it opens up another world. You will now be the subject matter expert. But, learn every aspect of the job as you grow. Don't cut corners. Truly, I have no worst comments to make. Like all MOS's, it is what you make of it. Always do your best work. Learn to mentor others. It is rewarding and you will also learn along the way. Gain the trust of your commander and 1SG. A supply SGT that truly "takes care" of soldiers, can make or break the moral of a unit. Think of the worst unit you were in, how you were treated an felt. Then, think of how you would change things to make it a better unit. I served 22 AD and 6 reserve. I truly enjoyed the 92Y MOS. Plan for your future, do online courses, if possible attend attain higher education. There are many jobs in the logistic field in the civilian world, as well as contract workers. BUT, you must reach the skill level they are looking for. Become a SSG (min), strive for SFC. Keep your eye on the ball and you will make it.

Response by SSG Vincent Jauregui made May 23 at 2018 7:55 PM

SSG Vincent Jauregui — Wed, 23 May 2018 19:55:44 -0400

I was a 76y-92y. Promotions are very low..

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 13 at 2018 5:00 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 13 Jun 2018 17:00:35 -0400

Your job in a nutshell...turn the building your company is in upside down. Everything that falls out you are accountable for. Positives are, if you are squared away and self motivated the job is easy which leads me to my next point... it can be a little monotonous and boring. Go Airborne and pray you get 7TH or 10TH group.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 8 at 2018 7:39 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 08 Nov 2018 07:39:21 -0500

I believe 92Ys, even starting at AIT, pride themselves on professionalism, and are proud to be in an MOS that has such great support to the Army structure and mission. Sadly, 92Ys don't realize the MOS's where soldiers are totally different and don't have to oversee, and take care of many things accept themselves and don't know important business process and battle rhythms that are different everyday like for Yankees. This ends up being a pitfall to good 92Ys, because of the clash or personalities resulting in more stress and lack of team work. Which, depending where you are in the Army again, team work is more prevalent in some places than others. I imagine you are lucky if your on a good post or actually in a Quartermaster Unit. I have been on assignments where I am the only full timer as a 92Y and the only full time soldier in uniform. Since I like working on projects as a team, and not delegating everything, it is really difficult