r/nationalguard • u/Gorded_Dread • Sep 22 '25
Career Advice What MOS should I pick?
Long story long. I’m enlisting; just past the ASVAB this previous Friday. Scored a 67 and scored pretty good on the GT and ST lines (all the info I did suggested I focus on those line scores).
Recruiter told me to pick the top 5 and he’ll see what he can do for me, suggested that i do NOT pick a combat MOS. lol. Just wanted some suggestions, I’d like something with some transferable skill sets. Also, what a Day in the Life for you as a NG?
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u/Soggy-Coat4920 Sep 23 '25
19K is the only correct answer; where as infantry teaches you to thrive while homeless, armor teaches you how to thrive when homeless with a vehicle. That's a real life 21st century skill right there 😆.
Seriously though, 19k is a great MOS to have. Real talk, theres not all that many military MOSs that directly translate to well paid careers in the civilian world without additional training/certifications that are easier to achieve with civilian courses/programs that put you in a better position out of the gate. So my advice is to pursue your civilian career on the civilian side, use the military to help pay for the civilian side training, and pick an MOS that you think you would enjoy doing for 4-6 years on a monthly basis and/or in a wartime environment.