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Can the Army change your MOS after you signed contract?
Yes, Army can change your MOS. You granted permission when you enlisted in your contract. Needs of the Army comes before your needs. Yes, in extraordinary circumstances, they can extend your contract.
Does the Army guarantee your MOS?
In the Army, an enlisted job is called an “MOS,” or “Military Occupation Specialty.” The Army is the only service that offers a guaranteed job (MOS) to everyone. The Army has no such thing as an “open” or “undesignated” enlistment.
Can you be guaranteed an MOS if you join the Army?
Depending on what you’d like to do in the Army, you might find the same job in the Navy, the Airforce, the Coastguard, the Marines! Unless you’re dead set on the Army or nothing, you have options! You can be guaranteed an MOS as far as I know. Things might have changed, it HAS been a while for me, AND I joined the Navy.
Can I Change my MOS after two deployments?
You may also have better luck changing your MOS after two deployments. If you are having difficulty making a change and have a number of years left on your contract, you can fast track your eligibility by volunteering for overseas duty. Get the latest jobs to your inbox daily!
How does a military recruiter determine whether you are qualified to join?
The recruiter uses the information you give to determine whether or not you are qualified to join, based on Department of Defense (DOD) and individual service standards. Those standards exist for reasons. It is not up to you, or the recruiter to decide which standards are valid and which ones are not.
Do Army recruiters have any input about job opportunities?
If you’re joining the active duty Army, active duty Marine Corps, Army or Air National Guard, or the Reserve forces (of any of the branches), the recruiter will have more input about job opportunities (more on this in the next chapter).