What is the reclassification course like for 92Y in the Reserves?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 10:34:05 -0400

I have been off of active duty for ~3 years but I am still in IRR. I have recently transferred to active reserves but I am currently waiting on my orders. I reclassed but I don't have a school date or anything like that quite yet. I'm wondering if the reclass course for the reserves is going to be as intense as basic training, or if it is going to be more so about the schoolhouse and be treated more like adults than we were in basic? TIA!

Response by COL Randall C. made Jul 31 at 2023 12:06 PM

COL Randall C. — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 12:06:55 -0400

I believe you'll likely head to Camp Parks, CA for your 92Y training as a USAR MOS-T. Training should be nowhere the intensity of BCT and it's going to be focused on cramming knowledge into your head.

If you want some 'light reading' between now and when you head to the course, I suggest you at least look over AR 735-5*, AR 710-2*, DA PAM 710-2-1*

If you do an internet search on terms such as "day in the life 92Y reclass" you'll find numerous videos and posts by Gen Z Soldiers telling you about their experience.
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* AR 735-5 - https://armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pubs/DR_a/pdf/web/r735-5_Web_Final.pdf
* AR 710-2 - https://armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pubs/DR_a/pdf/web/r710_2.pdf
* DA PAM 710-2-1 - https://armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pubs/DR_a/pdf/web/p710-2-1_Web_FINAL.pdf

r735-5_Web_Final.pdf

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 31 at 2023 2:38 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 14:38:24 -0400

Looks like there are 3 locations for reserve reclass in FY24. It is 2 phases, 2 weeks each. But each class/location only has 3 dates for the year, so seats are hard to get into. Reserve reclass is school based, not as intense as basic.

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 10 at 2023 2:30 PM

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 14:30:12 -0400

As an already MOS qualified soldier you’re just going to be expected to show up, pay attention, and pass. The non MOS qualified trainees are the ones who get the basic training treatment

Response by CPL Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 18 at 2023 1:46 PM

CPL Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 13:46:52 -0400

You will be treated as an MOS-T meaning you were already MOS qualified on a different MOS. You will be treated as an adult. You will get a unit patch rather than having a US ARMY(Trainee Patch). You will be able to go to the PX/Shoppette etc and off base whenever you feel like it

Response by SPC Sheena Reddix made Sep 28 at 2023 7:37 AM

SPC Sheena Reddix — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 07:37:11 -0400

For the Army reclass unless things have changed will take place in Ft. Lee, VA, and you will now become Quartermaster. You're going to learn the weapons, how to maintain the budget, the Supply Room but since you've already been through BCT you will not have to endure that again. I had a soldier who was out for some time and returned without a refresher. There will be alot of reading and research, along with working with the programs they currently use for the information. I'm sure there have been updates, and the fun part the variety of paperwork....3161, 2062, and there are many others those are what I remember most bur no worries as long as everything is maintained and accounted for everything is great.