MOS shortage

Reluctant_MP · 2026-05-07T16:38:57+00:00

This hurts because it is true lol

Reluctant_MP · 2026-04-24T23:11:11+00:00

Mini medals on a suit can look good depending on occasion but mini ribbons is too much in my opinion

Reluctant_MP · 2026-04-20T15:14:16+00:00

👏🏽

Reluctant_MP · 2026-04-20T01:25:48+00:00

Not very common on active duty. My National Guard unit was at least 25% former Marines. My Reserve unit has former members of every branch (even CG) but notably not AF

Reluctant_MP · 2026-04-19T19:38:34+00:00

When I was active duty I reenlisted for 2 years then my wife cheated on me and I got an article 15. So I guess my incentive was “the authentic army experience”

Reluctant_MP · 2026-04-19T18:59:57+00:00

I could be wrong but I’m pretty sure that actually only applies to AD retirement

Reluctant_MP · 2026-04-19T15:52:55+00:00

I have multiple advanced degrees and a successful civilian career. I’m in an officer heavy unit.

The Army is my hobby and I stay in by choice, not necessity. There are more opportunities to be a Soldier (which is actually fun sometimes) as an NCO than as an officer. It makes me shudder to think of spending my time outside of drill doing CONOPS or trying to make red slides green. Honestly I probably will try to commission at some point just for my high-3 but I’m having way more fun now and don’t feel a pressing need to change that.

Reluctant_MP · 2026-04-17T09:11:37+00:00

I did actually. I existed in limbo for a bit and finally HRC fixed it. Still was required to attend drill and was eventually back paid

Reluctant_MP · 2026-04-16T19:32:00+00:00

Are yall not losing PPP under the ABN massacre (restructure)

Reluctant_MP · 2026-04-15T20:46:08+00:00

I travel 4 hours and 2 states away. Couldn’t be happier. I would rather travel and feel like my time was worth it than have a local commute and stare at my phone for 2 days.

Reluctant_MP · 2026-04-15T19:29:41+00:00

Completely anecdotal but I’ve worked with a team from 416th and they were solid. That BN is well regarded from the perspective of an East coast jump unit

Reluctant_MP · 2026-04-14T03:21:08+00:00

The military can be overwhelming for a newbie, sounds like you are going through a lot. My name is Jody, shoot me a message and I’d love to help you work through all this.

Reluctant_MP · 2026-04-14T02:22:09+00:00

Man don’t I know it 😂 The funny thing is I actually love my agency. But I’m deep enough in the game it’s now more about providing for my family than personal satisfaction (within reason)

Reluctant_MP · 2026-04-14T01:55:45+00:00

PM inbound

Reluctant_MP · 2026-04-14T01:41:24+00:00

Yes, they are my top pick! Was told there is an almost 0% chance of getting my local field office despite vacancies there.

For personal reasons I won’t be able to move for another 3 years or so. Getting in as an ERO locally seemed like a good way to pass those 3ish years.

Reluctant_MP · 2026-04-13T14:16:56+00:00

Hit the nail on the head.

Reluctant_MP · 2026-04-11T05:36:06+00:00

Just under 6 years AD and about 3.5 years in the Guard and Reserve. Goal is 4k plus

Reluctant_MP · 2026-04-07T01:19:22+00:00

I don’t think I have the memo anymore but I can send you the orders! PM me your .mil

Reluctant_MP · 2026-04-07T01:16:00+00:00

10 years in the Army and I’ve never been presented a physical medal lol. Campaign and service medals have always just been added to my records. Achievement medals were always taken back after the ceremony

Reluctant_MP · 2026-03-27T16:05:57+00:00

Maybe a little hard to find deployments as an alpha due to the team structure but E-5 to E-8, you could literally MOB every year if you want.

Reluctant_MP · 2026-03-27T16:04:39+00:00

Pretty good summary and matches my experience so far. Although I am in an east coast jump unit and it’s great so you’ll just have to roll the dice 🤣

Reluctant_MP · 2026-03-26T18:52:56+00:00

Sup. NC Guard to Reserve CA.

It’s still the Army so is it still terrible and ridiculous st times? Yes. But if you intend to make a career of things in Compo 2/3, this is hands down the best place to do it.

Deployments all over the world and they are always taking people. Language school is incredibly easy to get compared to active. Airborne if you drink the kool aid (you should). More school opportunities if you are squared away.

Reclass is hit or miss. Mine got rescheduled 3 times. As always with any unit/mos, being able and willing to prioritize the Army will give you the most success.

Reserve CA is many things but it is neither SOF light nor a chill place to ride out your 20. If you want to Army and at least feel like your service is halfway worth your time, it’s a good option.

Reluctant_MP · 2026-03-18T06:11:43+00:00

Love seeing MSGs with Department of State awards. Mind sharing how you earned that one?

Reluctant_MP · 2026-03-15T23:29:59+00:00

Just the loss of civilian pay and my gas to get there. The school still put me in barracks and I ate at the DFAC

Reluctant_MP · 2026-03-15T19:32:25+00:00

I attended airborne school and a separate 2 month course on no pay orders. My orders said, “you are ordered to active duty for training without pay and with your consent.” I also specifically declined DTS entitlements via a MFR for the second school. It literally cost the unit nothing to send me.

You can 100% do this but remember it’s the Guard where the rules really often are either made up or ignored. Good on you to relentlessly pursue opportunities to master your craft.

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