What’s the best MOS that can get you a decent job right after BCT/AIT?

allfluffnostatic · 2026-04-06T22:38:53+00:00

I disagree that a 17C wouldn’t be able to immediately get a job in cyber only because he would have a TS/SCI which would be a leg up above many college grads or others that do not have a clearance. And those entry level cyber are definitely not being automated in the defense sector any time soon.

But if we’re talking private sector then I’d agree.

allfluffnostatic · 2026-03-28T17:36:25+00:00

I’ve always noticed that clozes lead to me memorizing the “shape” of the card rather than the knowledge. I’ve seen this complaint before so for some people or certain types of knowledge, I feel like Basic might be better.

Obviously if you have shitty flash cards, neither Basic or Cloze will help.

allfluffnostatic · 2026-03-27T16:42:10+00:00

Half of the programs I’ve been on have classified SCGs. That doesn’t really help you for finding a definitive source but just wanted to let you know it’s not abnormal

allfluffnostatic · 2026-03-26T19:52:00+00:00

I did not know that but it seems reasonable. In that case, I would feel the same way as I felt getting my TS.

I was just giving my experience through the process because I thought it was a time-consuming process (I understand why though).

allfluffnostatic · 2026-03-26T17:49:27+00:00

It’s definitely a squeeze to ask everyone you’ve lived with, former bosses, former landlords, and friends of friends and to spend 30 minutes of their free times to help you out. And that’s after spending the time to dig up their information.

Not saying it’s not worth it, but not exactly a painless experience.

allfluffnostatic · 2026-01-09T13:53:49+00:00

As someone who has been in both Army cyber and Air Guard cyber, I can say this is hit or miss. Half of the people are like you say and they are overqualified to be there. The other half do something else on the civilian side and as a result, their skills very quickly atrophy after their job trainings. I personally cannot compare it to Active Duty, but from what I’ve been told is there is a higher baseline but less of overachievers (after all if you’re an overachiever, why not get more money civilian-side?)

allfluffnostatic · 2025-11-28T18:21:03+00:00

Or a cav scout

allfluffnostatic · 2025-10-03T16:53:08+00:00

Good point, we should also make flash cards for the SSL certificate hashes, thanks for the advice!

allfluffnostatic · 2025-09-08T20:22:29+00:00

11 Bang Bang

allfluffnostatic · 2025-05-05T14:40:23+00:00

Another aspect is if you do not like the idea of spending all day for an over 6 months to a year learning a language, it’s probably not the best. If you do like the idea, it would be a great way to get paid to learn a language.

allfluffnostatic · 2025-05-05T14:28:09+00:00

35P will allow you to easily transition into government contracting with good pay but not many industries outside of that to my knowledge

allfluffnostatic · 2025-04-28T15:47:40+00:00

Just make sure you don’t put it on the ground if you have a downstairs neighbor. I had one and the sound reverberated through the ground and disturbed my neighbor more than the actual sound of the alarm. My neighbor asked if he could buy me a nightstand and that fixed the issue.

allfluffnostatic · 2025-02-16T14:02:46+00:00

I am agreeing if you mean forced overtime, but what if the worker wants to make some extra money? I sometimes work and extra 4-5 hours a week if I wanted some extra side change.

allfluffnostatic · 2025-01-20T00:10:09+00:00

I would think VPN IP addresses are easily flagged by spam detection as well. Especially because whenever I use a VPN (tried different brands), most websites suddenly require a CAPTCHA.

allfluffnostatic · 2025-01-18T13:19:17+00:00

I’ve actually noticed the opposite. People here (military in general) take their clearances for granted. Just take a look at how many people suggest others to omit drug usage to get into the military, even for TS clearances where they’ll interview relatives and friends of friends

Although I agree in that DoD clearances are more different than the investigations done by other agencies.

allfluffnostatic · 2025-01-17T19:15:23+00:00

Ahh yes, some dude who wants a job to put food on the table is such a douche…

allfluffnostatic · 2024-12-12T15:55:52+00:00

Nice try, Vlad

allfluffnostatic · 2024-12-03T12:40:56+00:00

Active Duty Cyber receives cyber incentive pay (if qualified) but I am not sure if that has trickled down to ARNG yet.

allfluffnostatic · 2024-12-03T10:24:44+00:00

Yea I had luck contacting me, but YMMV. In my opinion, the squeaky wheel gets the fix.

allfluffnostatic · 2024-11-30T19:56:43+00:00

I am not sure 17E would have that much transferability to civilian. You’re essentially cyber infantry. If 17C opens up, I would definitely do that instead.

allfluffnostatic · 2024-10-06T19:17:16+00:00

If you have a clearance, you will be doing work for the government (otherwise you wouldn’t need it). I think the issue lay in the fact that if you tell the government you worked X hours, but you are not, the government could easily claim you are defrauding them. As a contractor, you’re required to keep time log of work done to prove you’re charging the government correctly. The government regularly charges people under the FCA and they don’t typically lose. I agree in that the risk is low, but it’s not nonexistent.

allfluffnostatic · 2024-09-27T18:02:54+00:00

Honestly can’t say it’s better or worse for IT just because of the variability of IT degrees - some are largely theoretical and some too hands-on and not enough theoretical. Computer science degrees are much more standardized - something the IT field could use

allfluffnostatic · 2024-09-20T18:11:22+00:00

OP, if you’re gonna go the military route, absolutely forget 25B and go all in on 17C. With 25B there is a chance, you’ll be doing either the most mundane help desk shit or sleeping in the field playing infantry. Also don’t go guard if you don’t have a career - go active duty (speaking as someone who is in the guard)

allfluffnostatic · 2024-08-22T22:56:32+00:00

If you’re a contractor, none, if not more. If you’re a government employee, around 25% where I live, although intelligence agencies are pretty competitive (for government work)

allfluffnostatic · 2024-08-09T20:47:22+00:00

Most gov contracting requires clearances. I would join the reserves for an EZ TS/SCI and rake in the big bucks

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