Leaving on Feb 9th, Question on my current job.
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    Leaving on Feb 9th, Question on my current job.

    Hello i leave in a little more then 2 weeks (Feb. 9th) for Parris Island. I want my MOS to be 0861 or artillery observer, I believe right now I'm under the category of Combat Support, is this correct or should I be under artillery? My recruiter was recently promoted and moved jobs so I am a little unsure of who to get knowledge from. I really want this job and dont want to get stuck with something else, so can someone explain the proccess of how I would go about making sure i get this job? Thanks for your time.



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    Profile up, poolee. Also, clarify your post.

    Are you enlisted as a reservist? Instead of job, use MOS so we don't go thinking you need advice on your current civilian job instead.


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    No i am not enlisting as a reservist, and yes you can replace where I said job with MOS.


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    We'll be on the island together, I hope you know some knowledge. As for my advice: Why not talk to the head recruiter at your RSS? That seems reasonable to me, mine is very knowledgeable!


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    You have to put in for 08xx and pray. 0861 slots are few compared to the other 08 MOSs. You also have to be eligible for a security clearance. Chances are you will not get this MOS.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Chafetz View Post
    Hello i leave in a little more then 2 weeks (Feb. 9th) for Parris Island. I want my MOS to be 0861 or artillery observer, I believe right now I'm under the category of Combat Support, is this correct or should I be under artillery? My recruiter was recently promoted and moved jobs so I am a little unsure of who to get knowledge from. I really want this job and dont want to get stuck with something else, so can someone explain the proccess of how I would go about making sure i get this job? Thanks for your time.
    When I was in it was Combat Arms, so artillery, infantry and tanks was in this group.


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    Combat support is your best chance at getting artillery.


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    I was in your same position, I also leave Feb 9th but for mcrd sd. If you have combat support then you should get something in either 0800, 1800, or LAAD gunner. I wanted this option when I first enlisted back in July but my recruiters put me in B6 instead, and now CE is closed...oh well. Unless your a reservist though you cant pick the exact 0800 job you want.


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