What types of qualifications would I need as an enlisted soldier to reclassify to Space Operations?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 18 Sep 2019 07:39:42 -0400

To whoever can help me out,

I'm very interested in the Army's space program and I want to re-class to a space operations unit. After my research, the information I've gathered is rather vague. I'm not sure what types of qualifications I would need as an enlisted soldier. I only see schools for officers and I'm not eligible to become an officer due to my age. If anyone could shed some light on this matter it would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!

PFC Jones

Response by SFC Michael D. made Sep 18 at 2019 8:22 AM

SFC Michael D. — Wed, 18 Sep 2019 08:22:57 -0400

https://www.webster.edu/military/academics/space.html

Army Space & Missile Command | Webster University

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Response by SFC Michael D. made Sep 18 at 2019 8:23 AM

SFC Michael D. — Wed, 18 Sep 2019 08:23:59 -0400

https://www.army.mil/article/197236/to_infinity_and_beyond_space_and_missile_defense_command_leads_army_into_space

To infinity and beyond: Space and Missile Defense Command leads Army into space

For Soldiers looking to take their career to the ultimate height -- literally -- the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command oversees Functional Area 40, or FA40, the Space Operations Officer and Army Space Cadre dev...

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 18 at 2019 10:19 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 18 Sep 2019 10:19:57 -0400

The army has the ASI 3Y for enlisted. It is Space Enabler. If you join a Space unit you’ll be required to attend Army Space Cadre Basic Course. It’s 2 weeks long consisting of 2 phases. After 2 years in your space billet you’ll get Space wings.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 18 at 2019 10:41 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 18 Sep 2019 10:41:54 -0400

Probably the easiest way to get into space operations as an Enlisted Soldier would be on the air defense artillery side. Being a 91D it would be an easy reclass for you to get as long as you meet the line score prerequisites

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 27 at 2019 2:30 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 27 Sep 2019 14:30:22 -0400

I donno what these other guys are advising.
We (Functional Area 40 - Space Operations) are not YET a full branch. There is no MOS (yet) for Enlisted Space Operations. There is no way for you (yet, today) to "reclass" into this career field.

However, there are Units that do Space operations which have Enlisted Soldiers doing Space Operations. 12, 13, 25, 35 series MOSs are all utilized in the 1st Space Brigade & 1st Space Battalion.

I can provide more details if necessary. Let me know