What MOS would you recommend to reclass into?

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 19 Nov 2015 02:55:18 -0500

My re-enlistment window is about to open next month and I'm really considering to reclass. I'm currently a 91B SGT with almost 6 years TIS. My MOS is currently balanced for SGT's, so if I decided to reclass it would have to be into a STAR MOS. My GT score is 120 so I'm good on that. What would you guys recommend? It would be great to hear from someone who has recently reclassed into a STAR MOS as well. Thanks

Response by TSgt David L. made Nov 19 at 2015 3:04 AM

TSgt David L. — Thu, 19 Nov 2015 03:04:38 -0500

Try 89D if you want to challenge yourself and don't mind the occasional IED... ;-)

Response by SGT Kyle Taylor made Nov 19 at 2015 3:07 AM

SGT Kyle Taylor — Thu, 19 Nov 2015 03:07:55 -0500

Well I just went through 29E school. Itsa really hard class. Great opportunity in the field of work. They have a huge bonus but if you look at it just make sure you brush up on your college level algebra. We started with 48 and only 31 graduated.

Response by SPC Brian Bay made Nov 19 at 2015 4:00 AM

SPC Brian Bay — Thu, 19 Nov 2015 04:00:14 -0500

Drop a packet and go to SFAS

Response by SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 19 at 2015 5:47 AM

SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 19 Nov 2015 05:47:46 -0500

Have you thought about 35L. I switched on 2012 and it was the best decision I've ever made. I love my job and what I do. Plus there are many job opportunities once you get out because of the training you can get.

Response by SGT Christina Barron made Nov 19 at 2015 6:23 AM

SGT Christina Barron — Thu, 19 Nov 2015 06:23:26 -0500

Firstly, regardless of all the great suggestions already already given, make sure you re-class into an MOS that you have interest in. If you re-class into an MOS only because it is a Star one, but don't like the job you will be doing, it's going to be a looooong six years, and you likely will come to have a negative attitude, your NCOERs will get worse, and you won't want to re-up again the end of that contract.

Take this piece of advice from someone who been there. In both the civilian and military worlds, at some point, I have had jobs I hated. I was good at them, like you, I maxed the ASVAB in all areas (not only the GT, which where you get your 120 score from, but ALL of the areas). In every case where I didn't like my job, I developed a piss-poor attitude, and all my annual job performance reviews went into the toilet. At least on the civilian side, I could, and eventually did, quit that job. But on the military side, I couldn't quit the job I hated, I had to wait it out. That deployment was the longest year of my life!

Bottom line: find a job you will like doing, and do that job, regardless of what MOS it is.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 19 at 2015 7:42 AM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 19 Nov 2015 07:42:32 -0500

25U

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 19 at 2015 8:22 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 19 Nov 2015 08:22:18 -0500

What is your ST score (Tech score)? Because I know Soldiers with higher GT scores than myself but their other line scores are lower than mine. Anyway, I reclassed to 35F which was a Star MOS at the time. It's a great job because we deal with All Source Intel, so I was lucky that I chose this MOS to re-class into. Also, check out 29E which is Electronic Warfare Specialist, heard great things about that MOS. Too bad 51C isn't on the Star list because that is where it's at. My brother is a 51C and he says it's outstanding. As a 35F, I do receive some cool training, but not really any certifications. 29E and 51C will get you a bunch of certs which are a must anyway, but you will be very marketable when you get out. Good luck!!

Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 19 at 2015 8:27 AM

SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 19 Nov 2015 08:27:26 -0500

51C

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 19 at 2015 9:24 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 19 Nov 2015 09:24:09 -0500

What are your interests - that's where I would start.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 19 at 2015 12:46 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 19 Nov 2015 12:46:27 -0500

The one you're lucky enough to find a seat in. Don't worry, you'll hate that one too. The ones with fast promotions like combat MOSs, require hard work. The ones that aren't harder than average to get into, require hard work to get promoted in. The ones that don't require either of those, require you work mostly outside your MOS most of the time.

People come into my office and ask all the time about a new MOS. They want one that doesn't require a packet t get into and has great promotions, plus translates into a civilian job. I ask why they haven't been promoted and where they sit amongst their peers on the trend report. If you're not in the top 10% or less, you're just not competitive for promotion.

Response by SGT Chris McDaniel made Nov 19 at 2015 12:49 PM

SGT Chris McDaniel — Thu, 19 Nov 2015 12:49:19 -0500

The only MOS, 11B.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 19 at 2015 3:14 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 19 Nov 2015 15:14:19 -0500

You could go 35Q. Lots of great opportunities on the outside as well

Response by SGT Chaz Wellington made Nov 19 at 2015 5:15 PM

SGT Chaz Wellington — Thu, 19 Nov 2015 17:15:19 -0500

95B20

Response by CPT Aaron Kletzing made Nov 19 at 2015 9:56 PM

CPT Aaron Kletzing — Thu, 19 Nov 2015 21:56:04 -0500

Cyber fields would seem interesting and cutting edge both in the military and out

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 20 at 2015 3:10 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 20 Nov 2015 03:10:32 -0500

You need to Think about what is best for you in your career goal and what MOS can fulfill needs of your goal. I have to tell you think about what you are good at ? Or what would you like to do, or that you think you would be good at . I tried 5 different MOS's over my time in service from Mechanic to Rigger to Drill SGT and Instructor . I have been retired for 26 years now . I was always in search of a challenge .

Response by SGT Keith Wilson made Nov 21 at 2015 12:20 AM

SGT Keith Wilson — Sat, 21 Nov 2015 00:20:44 -0500

I would get with career counselor and inquiry about Military Intelligence, Signal, Supply, Human Resources and aviation. Those jobs are money makers once you ets or retire from the military. Don't waste your years with jobs that benefit just the Army try to pick a job that is in high demand in army but also a job that you choose as a MOS were the career growth is excellent outside the military.

Response by WO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 21 at 2015 12:40 AM

WO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 21 Nov 2015 00:40:00 -0500

15R will be an MOS that will continue to grow in the Active Army the next few years. Due to the restructuring of the Apaches role in the Active Army and pulling the national guards birds to active duty. Plenty of future career progression opportunities for that MOS

Response by SGT Philip Keys made Nov 22 at 2015 9:23 PM

SGT Philip Keys — Sun, 22 Nov 2015 21:23:41 -0500

Check the points and see what has some low ones and make dure its something you wont hate

Response by SGT Dan Lawrence made Nov 26 at 2015 3:58 AM

SGT Dan Lawrence — Thu, 26 Nov 2015 03:58:24 -0500

Go for Warrent officer and go fly man. You do that you could always come out in the civilian world and fly life light or something. Always look for an Mos that you can transition to in the civilian world that you can still make good money at and an easy transition. Cause you never know what can happen.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 29 at 2015 8:11 AM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 29 Nov 2015 08:11:38 -0500

Ever considered CID? If so I would look on the CID website

Response by SGT Scott Henderson made Dec 1 at 2015 3:52 PM

SGT Scott Henderson — Tue, 01 Dec 2015 15:52:06 -0500

Something that can directly translate to a civilian job and that you can do if injured (Med-boarded)

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 28 at 2015 3:44 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 28 Dec 2015 15:44:23 -0500

Go to WOC school

Response by SFC Jimmuel Pascua made Mar 2 at 2016 10:01 AM

SFC Jimmuel Pascua — Wed, 02 Mar 2016 10:01:32 -0500

I would recommend jobs that are in demand now and in the future. Intelligence, Medical, Contracting (91S), IT. Think, if you would retire 15 years from now, what would be a better paying job in the civilian sector. Be an Equal Opportunity NCO? Follow your hearts desire. Later.

Response by SPC Brian Bay made Mar 3 at 2016 3:11 PM

SPC Brian Bay — Thu, 03 Mar 2016 15:11:56 -0500

If your PT is good and you're in good physical conditioning (anyone can be in good shape....round is a shape) contact the SF Recruiters on JBLM (253-966-SFAS) or look at the JBLM website for info. If you're interested in doing some support work in your current MOS for some of "the cool kids" PM me and I'll pass on info.

First and foremost, what do you want to get out of the Army and any re-classification? What are you 50m - 300m target objectives that you'd like to accomplish? Consider where you are vs where you want to be....only you can answer that question. What areas interest you?

I'll give you an example: My friend is an Ivy League graduate and makes over $200K at a well-known tech corporation that may or may not manufacture the operating system that your computer is or is not using. He's well traveled but he's stressed out of his mind, and in his early 30's is about ready to have a breakdown because he's burned out.

Another friend of mine cleans carpets for a living and co-owns the business with his father; his sister runs the admin portion of the business out of her house. During the summer months, after working his "day job" he's a tandem skydive instructor (Kelly Craig out of Skydive Snohomish in Snohomish, WA). He has roughly 8,000 (yes eight thou-thou-thousand jumps). He's proficient in ASL and I was at the DZ one afternoon talking about a jumper that he was preparing to go out with. For her entire life she was deaf/hearing impaired and on her birthday decided to take the leap of faith. Nobody else could communicate with her in the aircraft so as a safety issue that has prevented her from even trying it.

Fast fwd, the aircraft dropped licensed jumpers out at the east DZ and on the way over to the west DZ (at the airport for "C" and "D"/"Tandem" rated jumpers could land, Kelly and the lady sat in the doorway of the aircraft, feet hanging in the wind for the 3-5 minute flight to the west exit point...chatting in ASL the entire time. When they landed, her husband saw the look of elation on her face for finally overcoming what once was a challenge. That elation quickly evolved into tears of joy and the most sincere embrace between she and Kelly and again between Kelly and the husband simply for the unforgettable gift that he had provided just by doing his job.

Talking with Kelly afterwards, recounting the event, he said, (paraphrased)"Yeah, cleaning carpets isn't the most sexy job but I get to work with my dad, spend time with him and it keeps the family close-knit. It also allows me to do this....and having an impact on people like that....that's what it's about. I love my job." I could tell that he was getting emotional too.

My question to you is, "What's going to get you there?"

Response by SSgt Bruce Wood made Dec 27 at 2016 1:13 PM

SSgt Bruce Wood — Tue, 27 Dec 2016 13:13:23 -0500

I would recommend looking at the MOS's that are open and promotions look good and something that you are interested in doing. You might also look at what might help you in the civilian community too. That is a decision you have to make on your own.