Which MOS would be most beneficial to reclassify into, in terms of promotions and my goal of becoming full-time, 31B or 92Y?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 25 May 2018 23:16:44 -0400

I'm currently in the TXARNG as a Cable Systems Installer/Maintainer or a 25L which is a dying MOS. It's dead in terms of E-5 promotions and there is even speculation that it will be phased out very soon. I eventually want to either work as a Title 32 military technician, go on ADOS orders, or become an AGR. I often see most full-time positions open for 31B's Military police and 92Y's Supply specialists than most of the other MOS's. Which MOS would be most beneficial to re-class into in terms of promotions and my goal of becoming full-time?

Response by SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth made May 26 at 2018 5:25 AM

SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth — Sat, 26 May 2018 05:25:20 -0400

92 Y , especially if you like working with weapons.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 26 at 2018 7:41 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 26 May 2018 07:41:17 -0400

They both work hard. Especially in certain units. I love talking to soldiers and interacting with everyone, so supply, in any unit was great for me. 31B can be in just about any role, again unit specific. If you like doing anything between infantry and security them 31B would be better. If you are making it a career, progression depends on you as I do not believe there is any difference in requirements to make senior NCO. Promotions are based on how much you invest into bettering yourself. I would choose supply, but I'm biased. Good luck!

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 26 at 2018 7:45 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 26 May 2018 07:45:56 -0400

Supply!

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made May 26 at 2018 8:47 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 26 May 2018 08:47:25 -0400

As far as short term and long term benefits, 42A. I see a lot of admin NCO positions open for e4-e5 more so than supply NCO. With that being said, 42A also is probably the easiest transfer of MOS to civilian sector job you can find. From there you can snag a AGR slot for admin work it a few years then take a 6 slot for supply and reclass. It is world's easier to transfer within the AGR program then actually get into it. Go figure.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 26 at 2018 8:48 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 26 May 2018 20:48:31 -0400

If you were E5 already I would say 92Y because there is a supply AGR position at almost every unit in the guard if Texas is anything like Pennsylvania but as a 92Y talking from experience I sat as as an E4 for a while in the armor position because most BNs only have one E5 position so you hit a funnel. I reclassified to 13T in my BN to get E5 and then waited another 3 years for a supply sgt position to open up. Honestly the easiest way into the AGR program is prob getting an ADOS position helping a recruiter and then jumping in to a recruiter position when it opens up then you can reclass after that if a 92Y or 31B position opens up but I've seen more people enter AGR through recruiting

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 30 at 2018 3:27 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 30 May 2018 15:27:31 -0400

92Y will definitely be more beneficial if you're trying to get into the technician program or the AGR program. 15 series is also another good option for getting into the technician program. Especially 15T, 15U, 15E/W, and 15F/N. 15F/N might not be bad because it looks like you already have some sort of background in chasing wires and playing with electronic components. Idk where you are in TX, but I see technician slots at their Aviation Support Facilities open all the time. I think the Corpus Christi Army Depot was going to be doing some hiring too.

Response by SPC Matthew Grimes made May 30 at 2018 3:32 PM

SPC Matthew Grimes — Wed, 30 May 2018 15:32:22 -0400

I also was a 25 Lima. While it may be a "dying" MOS in the Army, I assure you the training you receive will be a HUGE asset in the civilian telecom world. I make six figures and all thanks to the US Army Signal Corps. Stay frosty; Stay Signal!

Response by SSG David Gonzalez Acevedo made Jun 3 at 2018 8:24 PM

SSG David Gonzalez Acevedo — Sun, 03 Jun 2018 20:24:03 -0400

Captains come Captains go, but the Supply Sgt is always here.

Response by SFC Michael Krogmann made Jun 3 at 2019 9:08 AM

SFC Michael Krogmann — Mon, 03 Jun 2019 09:08:06 -0400

I'd avoid 31B. I am a 42A instructor, my last class was about 1/3 MP's reclassified into 42A for promotion ability.

Response by SFC Michael Krogmann made Sep 17 at 2019 7:59 AM

SFC Michael Krogmann — Tue, 17 Sep 2019 07:59:41 -0400

42A is also a needed career field with AGR positions.

Response by SFC Michael D. made Sep 17 at 2019 4:45 PM

SFC Michael D. — Tue, 17 Sep 2019 16:45:41 -0400

Reclass into something that will benefit you if you decide to get out. Shortage MOS's may provide the fast promotion but can you use that skill on the outside.