Will I be able to change my MOS if I have not sworn in yet, but only have my swearing in date reserved?

2022-12-16T03:00:29-05:00

I am E-5 transfer from Navy to Army.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 16 at 2022 4:12 AM

2022-12-16T04:12:01-05:00

Sure, you're not obligated to do anything until you ship.

Of course, your ship date is tied to your class date and after doing all that work your recruiter might tell you to pound sand and take it or leave it.

They're not obligated to work with you and they have other recruits to process. They might just leave you sit for a few months until they get around to you again.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 16 at 2022 7:25 AM

2022-12-16T07:25:44-05:00

What MOS did you pick that you want to change from? And if you want to change it, why did you pick it?

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 16 at 2022 11:56 AM

2022-12-16T11:56:42-05:00

With the recruiting shortage that is effecting all the branches I’m guessing they will work with you. But then again SFC Boyd may be right! They might get pissed and tell you to “pound sand”. Also a lot may hinge on MOS slot/class availability so you may not have a lot of options.

Response by Amn Dale Preisach made Dec 16 at 2022 4:26 PM

2022-12-16T16:26:51-05:00

If you want to switch MOS’ , it’s a slim chance the later you do it. Did you sign anything like if you ca’t get your desired MOS , you can opt out of your enlistment?? Worst comes to worst . If that is the case, you can do that before hand - change of mind. But tell the recruiter of you desire to still go in under a different mos. Before you do it. No one likes going through all that expense of so much time to come up with a person who opts out even before the swearing in after so much work was done.
ask the recruiter if it’ can be done while still lined up to be sent to Basic.before you opt out.