What does a 15W really do as an E-5?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 13 Jun 2017 20:51:06 -0400

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 13 at 2017 9:22 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 13 Jun 2017 21:22:44 -0400

It honestly depends. You'll definetly fly and train alot in the beginning to prepare. There are alot of new regulations that you'll have to learn for flight. Shadow units tend to spend now time in the field and their units are usually attached to infantry or similar units. Gray eagle doesn't go to the field for flight training often because we need an actual paved runway to take off. I'm currently a squad leader, unit trainer, and I'm currently in school to be one of our units instructors. So it can get pretty hectic. The big thing to remember is that this MOS has 2 career paths for the most part. Those who want quick career progression, and those who actually care about the job and want to better the other aviators around them

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 18 at 2017 8:30 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 18 Jun 2017 08:30:02 -0400

I'm in the same boat as you. I'm ready to get out of the MP Corps. Just waiting to be in my re-enlistment window. I'm considering 15E or 15W. I'm also more concerned about doing the actual job and gaining applicable experience for after my Army career.

As far as your family being able to go with you to school if/when you reclass, this is what it says in AR 601-280 (Army Retention Program)

a. If the school course is 20 weeks or more in duration, the Soldier will be assigned to the school in a PCS status.
b. If the school course is less than 20 weeks duration the Soldier will be assigned according to instructions from Commander, HRC. The
personnel records custodian will obtain ultimate unit assignment from the Soldier’s new career management branch, HRC, before issuance
of movement orders.

Also, you don't have to be over strength to get out. If the MOS you want to go into accepts balanced MOS's, then you'll be GTG on that MOS. Currently 15E accepts balanced MOS's in accordance with the current "Reclassification IN/OUT calls" MILPER message.

Response by Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 9 at 2018 12:32 AM

Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 09 Aug 2018 00:32:16 -0400

hi did you ever become a 15 w or 15 e I would like to know how its going