closed MOS

[skanless]

I was told that 19d and 11 series MOS's were closed untill next year. What the Fu*k over!

[Fjold]

It means that retention and recruiting has met their goals in those specialities. probably due to the poor economy.

[jkcerda]

What's covered under those?

[Clownpuncher]

It means that retention and recruiting has met their goals in those specialities. probably due to the poor economy.

More likely due to the drawdown than the economy.

[armygunsmith]

More likely due to the drawdown than the economy.

Yup

[skanless]

Is there anybody that can confirm this? Why would the most important job not be available? It could be the downsize or do spots really fill up now a days?

[NiteQwill]

The military is downsizing folks. Remember, the military is letting go of nearly 60,000 service members by 2014.

[roll2li]

What's covered under those?

Cav Scout and Infantry in the Army. The Marine MOS for infantry is 0300.

[SoCal_Sapper]

I was told that 19d and 11 series MOS's were closed untill next year. What the Fu*k over!

I had the same problem after 9/11 and that was after constantly inquiring about MOS availability for months.

[Us3rName]

Infantry mos's

Yes they are closed till next year. However. I doubt things will change by next year. These might be locked out for some time. Due to down sizing and limit budgets

19D Calvary Scout

[skanless]

Omg.... apparently there are only certain MOS's open and its not anything i would want. He knows i wouldnt want any of these and said "i know man". He not pushing me to any MOS and is being cool with me. If i wanted a certain MOS i would have to wait till it's open. Even with my score nothing good popped up. He said i can wait no problem. Do they have to fill in certain spots for certain months?

[roll2li]

It should be based on fiscal year projections, so if he's filled his quota for this year you're talking there won't be any openings until 01 Oct 2012 unless there are a high number of drops from basic or A school.

[11b_vet]

18x. do it

[SoCal_Sapper]

18x. do it

This. Learn land nav before you ship though. I've read that a great portion of 18x flunkies get booted during the land nav course.

[mk3mitch]

That sucks! Those are the two best jobs. But like others have said, go 18X, even if you don't make it, you'll still be Infantry.