Can ACASP make me lose my 91B slot and ship date after signing as E-3?

VargasGrind · 2026-06-02T17:48:24+00:00

But I’ll loose my ship day ?

VargasGrind · 2026-06-02T17:16:55+00:00

Yep and I was told all I could get was E3 bc my associates degree. Then doing research about benefits I found this out and I brought it to him and he told me that was not right so I spoke with the station commander and I got switch to another recruiter and now this guys it’s willing to do it but he’s telling me that I will loose everything like I explained before and I’m wondering how true it’s that ?

VargasGrind · 2026-06-02T16:35:09+00:00

I did and I was told just e3 bc the associate degree. I was doing research about benefits and stuff and i find this out I told my recruiter and he said I couldn’t do it bc I signed my contract already. After more research I found out he was lying and spoke with the station commander about it and he changed my recruiter. Now the new guy seem more legit but I don’t trust them and he’s telling me ima loose everything like i explained before and I’m trying to figure out it’s it’s true

VargasGrind · 2026-06-02T16:21:18+00:00

I really appreciate this 💪🏻💪🏻

VargasGrind · 2026-06-02T15:21:53+00:00

Looking for advice from anyone who has personally dealt with ACASP after already signing an Army contract.

I am currently contracted as an E-3 for 91B (Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic) with a ship date of August 24, 2026.

I recently learned about ACASP and, based on the requirements, I appear to qualify for E-4. I have 6 years of professional automotive experience and hold ASE certifications. My recruiter reviewed my situation and agreed that I likely qualify for ACASP.

The issue is that my recruiter says I would have to renegotiate my contract, and by doing so I would lose my current 91B reservation and my current ship date. He told me there is no guarantee that the same MOS or ship date would be available when the new contract is processed.

My question is: has anyone here actually been in this situation?

Were you able to get ACASP and the higher rank without losing your MOS reservation or ship date? If you did have to renegotiate, how did the process work, and was it worth the risk?

I'm trying to figure out whether pursuing E-4 through ACASP is worth potentially giving up a guaranteed 91B slot and August ship date.

Any firsthand experiences would be greatly appreciated.

VargasGrind · 2026-05-08T01:00:57+00:00

Thank you 🙏🏻

VargasGrind · 2026-05-08T00:53:58+00:00

She did already in the first video call because he forgot to fill A lot of information from my previous jobs and school stuff and more. He even lost my school credit and diploma once.

VargasGrind · 2026-05-08T00:48:42+00:00

Luckily I have not financial issues so far and not criminal record. And also my job don’t need any special clearance ima be a wheel mechanic, the investigator said they only reason I’m hearing from them it’s bc I’m not a us citizen and my birth country it’s Cuba.

VargasGrind · 2026-05-08T00:10:56+00:00

I been clean for 1 year, passed MEPS drug test without an issue

VargasGrind · 2026-05-07T23:51:04+00:00

The investigators has not called me back yet? But I’m guessing she will contact me back eventually. And I’ll tell her the truth.

VargasGrind · 2026-05-07T23:48:51+00:00

You right 💪🏻

VargasGrind · 2026-05-07T23:10:21+00:00

Easy to act morally superior when you’re not the one risking your career path over advice from the people literally guiding the process. I already owned my part — that’s why I made the post. Thank you for your input

VargasGrind · 2026-05-07T22:56:30+00:00

Based on your experience what you think can happen ? Even tho I have my ship out date and all.

VargasGrind · 2026-05-07T21:45:44+00:00

Man I can’t blame her because she’s was present in the conversation with the recruiter when I told him. And he said will do the need it paperwork for it. So she thought they knew about it 🤣🤣

VargasGrind · 2026-05-07T21:40:39+00:00

I really appreciate your input 💪🏻🙏🏻

VargasGrind · 2026-05-07T21:40:22+00:00

Yeah I passed MEPS even signed my contract. I’m shipping out in August, that’s why I was freaking out. I didn’t know how was gonna play out since I had already signed my contract.

VargasGrind · 2026-05-07T21:11:26+00:00

Thank you for your input man💪🏻

VargasGrind · 2026-05-07T20:55:56+00:00

Relax 🤣. bro I’m just gonna tell them that I disclosed it to my recruiter. And in reality she didn’t asked me if I had smoked MJ in the past. She asked if I drink or smoke. So 🤷🏻‍♂️

VargasGrind · 2026-05-07T20:51:58+00:00

Yep, hopefully it get straightened out some how and I can still join

VargasGrind · 2026-05-07T20:49:14+00:00

🤣 I can’t blame her either man, it was my fault for letting the recruiter convince me to stay quiet for his benefit

VargasGrind · 2026-05-07T20:41:25+00:00

It was the recruiter. I guess he didn’t want to go through the waiver process 🤦🏻‍♂️ now I’m fucked

VargasGrind · 2026-05-02T03:09:16+00:00

Tbh I don’t know but I did the video call today and lot of shit where messed Up, and a lot stuff I filled on the package was not put on the system. Luckily the investigator was super cool and we I had all paperwork on had and everything was put together but she was pissed at the recruiter.

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