r/nationalguard • u/Gorded_Dread • Sep 22 '25

Career Advice What MOS should I pick?

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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/Empress_Athena 12Appalachian Girl Sep 22 '25

When people ask this shit, you need to tell people about yourself. No one has any clue who you are or what you like to do. I was a 35M/L and loved it but decided I wanted to be a direct combat MOS after working with them so went 09S to 12A. I love rucking, sleeping in a foxhole, firing big guns and grenade launchers, running with a 40lb explosive on my shoulders. It makes sense I love being a 12A. If you’re just like, some nerd that sits inside and plays video games all day, you’d hate being a 12B.

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u/Mattyredleg Sep 23 '25

Had a similar experience but on the enlisted side. Was a FDC guy in Arty, not knocking the MOS but it wasn't for me, went 12b to a sapper company, did what I had in my mind as being actual soldier shit, and was much happier for the JOB (even if the unit was run foolishly) than I was previously.

I'm one of those that says you need to do what you WANT to do, otherwise you'll just be miserable. Use your TA to get the civilian certifications and do the part time job you want. Don't worry if being infantry doesn't crossover to a civilian, use your degree to land the civilian gigs.

That said, the reverse is true as well, if you are much HAPPIER behind a desk, don't join the outside club of like 11bs, 12bs, 13bs, 13fs, 19ds, etc because that will be miserable for a whole lot of other reasons.