What are the specifics on 92F (Petroleum Supply Specialist)?

2018-02-28T11:42:01-05:00

Can any 92F out there give me any insight on the MOS. I'm looking to transfer to a QM company and my secondary MOS is 92Y but they asked me if I was willing to reclass to 92F. Before I commit I would like as much info on the MOS as I can get, any I go would help. Thank you.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 28 at 2018 12:09 PM

2018-02-28T12:09:17-05:00

That would depend on the company, I have known 92F's who have done nothing but run a fuel truck, I have known 92F's who have never run a fuel truck after AIT. The 92F MOS covers everything from pipeline, I believe most of those units are in the reserves, to Bag farm, to fuel truck. Bag farm can be setting up the system, to running it, moving fuel in and out of the system, a small bag system could be just a fuel point, you have it trucked in off load, and customer, tanks, trucks, fuel tankers etc come and pick up from you. You will learn the various pumps, some about head pressure and how far up a hill that pump can push fuel. How to strap a fuel tank, how to strap a bag for fuel level, how to recirculate fuel thru the filter separator. How to operate tanker etc. But what you do may only be that one thing. I know when I was inspecting in Afghanistan, the unit at an aviation refueling point would only have one 92F and the rest of his team would be soldiers who they assigned to him to teach how to do the job. I could go on but that would be allot of typing.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 28 at 2018 2:47 PM

2018-02-28T14:47:21-05:00

As he said, it really depends on your unit. You will do a lot of PMCS to ensure your tankers are running right. They teach you about pipelines at 92F school, but honestly, you may never even work with one. Pretty simple job, although most of the time it may be extremely boring, and you might be pulled to do other things. It really depends. But I don’t think it’s that bad. When your fueling, it’s quite enjoyable.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 28 at 2018 7:11 PM

2018-02-28T19:11:58-05:00

as an E-6 you probably be dealing with the logistical part of it as in , requests to get more fuel, spill response and all that good BS.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 2 at 2018 2:01 AM

2018-03-02T02:01:35-05:00

I honestly wouldn't do it. Career progression is not easy for a 92F. Since you're already an E6, you'd have to look at the career progression map and see whats best for you. More than likely you'll be a section sgt or platoon sgt in some cases. You'll be running FARP's, Bag farms (if any), you'll be responsible for fuel accountability, you'll be doing back to back to back gunneries and missions if you happen to go to aviation. They say aviation is nice but don't let them fool you. You'd want to do the recruiting, drill, sharp, EO and all that jazz to get E7 or wait 10+ years to make it. E7's typically do plt sgt time and then you may get SPO. That's usually a brigade level job.

Response by CW3 Kevin Storm made Mar 3 at 2018 3:59 AM

2018-03-03T03:59:17-05:00

How do you like HEMMIT's, being fuel person? Be honest with yourself, how many E-6 fuel people at are out there. The unit is trying to meet its needs, but at what expense to you? Is this a position of upward mobility or just a dead end position for you?

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 6 at 2018 11:52 PM

2018-03-06T23:52:06-05:00

If it's a pipe line unit.. donttttt do it.. pipeline is horrible.. aviation is the only way to go as a fueler.. other wise run and hide from that position lol

Response by SP5 Brandon Gary made Mar 15 at 2018 6:43 AM

2018-03-15T06:43:59-04:00

I’ve spent a lot time as a 92F with multiple deployments. I was stationed out in Alaska. 92F like any other MOS has its ups and downs. As far as progression goes, there is none. I hardly see E5s promoted and I’ve only seen one E-6 promoted to E-7. The equipment is shit and all the pmcs is enough to drive you crazy. God forbid you get a shit unit with guys who just don’t give a damn, I truly hope that doesn’t happen to you. Lots of field time and downtime.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 29 at 2018 8:48 PM

2018-03-29T20:48:52-04:00

Is this for Active Duty or Reserves? The reason I ask is 80% of the Army's fuelers is in the reserves. So, as far as career progression goes you can go a lot further in the reserves, but if you are active duty don't do it as most don't make it past E5.... Since the reserves does not have any combat arms units, many consider 92F's to be the combat MOS for the reserves along with MP's. My suggestion... Go Warrant...

Response by SGT Breck Wilson made May 2 at 2018 10:24 PM

2018-05-02T22:24:18-04:00

Depends of how much time you have left and if you ever wanna make 7or8 points always high if not maxed all my buddies that just made the 8 list are tabbed or have recruited, ds, or been instructors or multiple

Response by SPC Louis Copechal made May 11 at 2018 11:25 PM

2018-05-11T23:25:46-04:00

Its about laying pipe and setting up fuel points for hot fuel/static line/ heli pads and track and wheeled vehicles.

Response by SGT Jeremy Leys made May 15 at 2018 8:07 AM

2018-05-15T08:07:46-04:00

Points are usually pretty high to get promoted but the job itself is super easy

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made May 17 at 2018 3:02 AM

2018-05-17T03:02:37-04:00

92F is chill back in garrison as you do lots of 88M work and ammo. In the fields, you're constantly distributing fuel as it is a top priority. I would stay where you're at or try going warrant.