What can I do to help my chances of getting a seat to reclass to 68C?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 06 Feb 2018 14:49:21 -0500

So I’m trying to reclass to 68C right now and I have been for about 3 months. Every time I ask my retention NCO about it there’s never any class seats or probjected class seats.

Is there any way I can do anything on my end to help chances of getting a seat? Or am I just helpless and have to wait?

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 6 at 2018 2:57 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 06 Feb 2018 14:57:22 -0500

Contact this number and see if they have info when the next course is slated that has available seats. Good luck

POC for 68C Course taught at Walter Reed is [login to see]

Response by CW5 Sam R. Baker made Feb 6 at 2018 2:57 PM

CW5 Sam R. Baker — Tue, 06 Feb 2018 14:57:23 -0500

Have you checked ATRRS for the class dates and seats yourself? The Army has done a real good job of leaving a lot of things up to us. See if you can find the course, it should offer you knowledge on class dates and seats avail.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 6 at 2018 3:05 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 06 Feb 2018 15:05:20 -0500

Try this number as well (just in case): Classroom Management Office [login to see]

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 6 at 2018 4:17 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 06 Feb 2018 16:17:01 -0500

Don't contact those numbers, and checking ATRRS class dates won't tell you if there is an open class seat. The fact is, those low density CMF68 series class seats are very rare. There are a handful of classes a year, and only a small portion of the seats are available for reclass, the majority of the class seats will go to IET soldiers.
Check frequently, but have a backup plan. Very soon you will hit a point where you won't be eligible. First, because that MOS is only open to non promotable E4s and second, as an E4 your RCP is 8 years. When you factor the time to you start date, plus a one year AIT, plus the SRR (I think 2 1/2 - 3 years), you need to get a class date before your 4 year mark in the Army, approximately.

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 6 at 2018 5:38 PM

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 06 Feb 2018 17:38:03 -0500

Keep trying with retention...things change every day! If you are in your reenlistment window, that is your only option to reclass.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 6 at 2018 8:58 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 06 Feb 2018 20:58:47 -0500

Contact the 68C phase one site at Ft Sam. They will have the most accurate numbers.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 9 at 2018 4:59 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 09 Feb 2018 16:59:25 -0500

I know we are understand right now (checked yesterday) so it shouldn't be a problem but I'm not sure on the timing

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 21 at 2018 7:02 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 21 Apr 2018 07:02:20 -0400

Mostly posting for future people. I can confirm the seats are rare, but constantly checking back can pay dividends. The schoolhouse (or HRC), I do not know the exact entity, sent out a short suspension notice for the school mid March 18. Reenlisted at the end of that week and I am slotted for May 18. Moral of the story is to keep asking, not now doesn't mean not never.,