Military Occupational Speciality.

Originally Posted by Fox

What does MOS means and what does it stands for?

military occupational specialty...it's a fancy term for job in the military. Each branch has its own codes. Like in the army, 13 series is artillery, 11 series is infantry, 21 series is Engineer. Each job is assigned a letter. 13f is forward observer, 13b is cannon crew member, 13e is fire and directional control. The more you deal with the military, the more you will understand MOSs.

Originally Posted by jaz-do

Talked to Recruiter today.Told him it's 25M or nothing! I feel like this will be
deciding it.

He want's to go so I said ok but if the job doesn't come up I am not joining
right now.

No matter what they tell you, do not let them pressure you into taking something you don't want. They will call you back and you will be able to join later. Hopefully they won't use the hardline tactics on you, but just be prepared for it. Just keep saying "25M or nothing" to yourself, it's your new mantra.

Good luck!

Originally Posted by Doody

military occupational specialty...it's a fancy term for job in the military. Each branch has its own codes. Like in the army, 13 series is artillery, 11 series is infantry, 21 series is Engineer. Each job is assigned a letter. 13f is forward observer, 13b is cannon crew member, 13e is fire and directional control. The more you deal with the military, the more you will understand MOSs.

Going a bit off-topic here but just a quick question out of curiosity..

Is the US Navy's "Rate" and the Air Force's "Air Force Specialty" the equivalent to the Army/Marines term "military occupational specialty" ?

Originally Posted by Redleg

Going a bit off-topic here but just a quick question out of curiosity..

Is the US Navy's "Rate" and the Air Force's "Air Force Specialty" the equivalent to the Army/Marines term "military occupational specialty" ?

Yup, AFSCs and Rates are just like MOSes in that they're your job code in the US military.

I appreciate you guys advice,and experience.

Anyone with recent waiver's or knowledge on them! I have 2 of
them.

Question:are they only good for a month after approved. Or is this a scare
tactic of some kind? Because I am 2 weeks into them being approved!

Originally Posted by jaz-do

I appreciate you guys advice,and experience.

Anyone with recent waiver's or knowledge on them! I have 2 of
them.

Question:are they only good for a month after approved. Or is this a scare
tactic of some kind? Because I am 2 weeks into them being approved!

A lot of waivers are good for one year, I am only familiar with a few medical ones. I don't know about others for sure, but I can't see why they would only be good for a month, though. If that were the case, they wouldn't serve a great purpose for guys that go into the DEP program.

What type of waivers do you have?

Originally Posted by PJ24

No matter what they tell you, do not let them pressure you into taking something you don't want. They will call you back and you will be able to join later. Hopefully they won't use the hardline tactics on you, but just be prepared for it. Just keep saying "25M or nothing" to yourself, it's your new mantra.

Good luck!

what he said

Originally Posted by jaz-do

IQuestion:are they only good for a month after approved. Or is this a scare

I am of little help here

I have one for OWI thats from 17 years ago. The second is a depedent waiver
for 4 children. They have told me my security clearance is a go!

Originally Posted by jaz-do

I have one for OWI thats from 17 years ago. The second is a depedent waiver
for 4 children. They have told me my security clearance is a go!

Ah, now your background check is only good for 30 days, after 30 days you have to get a new one. That's not a big deal, though, they just go to the local PD or courthouse and run one on you. With four kids, I doubt you plan on boosting car stereos or getting popped selling crack, so you're probably safe on that one.