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Currently, I'm a reservist - a 92A, Automated Logistical Specialist attached to a BIDs unit.
I chose to be a reservist to finish college and get a commission. I figured it would make me a better officer to know how it is at the bottom. Although, being in the reserves doesn't quite feel like I'm getting the actual experience. I'm not sure whether it's being in the reserves or my MOS.
Moreover, I rushed to join the Army - I hadn't done as much research about enlistment options as I would have liked to which resulted in my current MOS - 92A (no offense to fellow 92As).
So my question is, if I were to take the 15 month enlistment option, would I be able to:
-Change my contract to have a slot at Airborne, Air Assault, and Ranger school?
-Change my MOS?
-The enlistment bonus I received, would I have to repay it?
-I came into the Army as an E-1 last year. Now I'm an E-3 and have 5 months until I'm promotable to E-4 (I'm pretty confident I'll get it). Would it be better to go active when I get it or ASAP?
I'd definitely like to switch my MOS. Although, I'd like to be able to take online courses throughout my time on active duty if it's possible. Perhaps an MOS that corresponds to my major - Psychology. Any suggestions? I was thinking Psyops, but I hear there's only 1 unit that is active.
I know with this enlistment option, it's likely that I'll be spending most of it in Iraq or Afghanistan that I don't mind at all, more to the experience.
I plan on making a career out of the military. Even though I'm only 19, I really can't imagine myself working somewhere else without structure - so from that, I'd like to get experience so I can be a squared away O-1 unlike some I know and heard of.
Thanks in advance.
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Let me ask this how long do you have left in your current enlisment?
When you go to re-enlist you may want to choose Regular Army and in doing that change your MOS, as for getting Ranger, Airborne, or Air Assult, I don't know if that can happen.
If you have some time before re-enlisting you must get permision from your unit commander to be released for either MOS switching or going Regular Army. I'd say talk to your squad leader or PLT Sgt. They will be able to answer a little better. I would also recommend you talking to the recruiter at your unit, he will be able to give you more details on the 15 month enlisment.