Top 5 worst MOS in the Army - Worst jobs to have?

[@danielbelicek2475]

92S could go into laundry services at large companies. As in hospitals, schools, and also commercial cleaning services such as Cinstas. A uniform is a uniform. They don’t always have to be camo.

[@milenadaniels9548]

i would and will hate my life doing laundry 🤣 most definitely not something i don’t see anyone wanting to do.

[@carlslovinski3224]

I think FEMA as well has laundry services for disaster relief.

[@Unknown_Ooh]

Doing laundry in the miliary and civilian world is the same: they both suck ass and boring.

[@SeattleHeights]

I just don’t see how anyone could walk into a recruiters office and want to be a 92s, at least go 18x, you’re an 11b and get the opportunity to go to selection and you’re automatically Airborne!

[@irish_soldier1248]

“The army is not all sunshine and rainbows”….did anybody else get flashbacks of field problems, CQ, road guard, connex layouts, CoC ceremonies, etc….

[@michaelbruce6190]

Those friggen CoC ceremonies were the worst. Standing at attention for 2 hours in 93 degree heat waiting for some flag officer who doesn't give a shit about you.....and don't lock your knees 🤪

[@billydamac]

We have one this Friday… and I won’t be there because I’m starting SFLTAP Monday 😈

[@irish_soldier1248]

@@billydamac shit I been out for a while 😂 it was ACAP when I was in

[@bigcountry35]

Connex layouts are the worst. Move things from one connex to the other, just to move it all back afterwards. Ive done that plenty of times. And then layouts where you are told to get it done as soon as possible, just for the XO or commander to not show up and have to repack it all back up, just to do the same thing the next day. Ft Bliss was notorious for that. Motor pool Mondays were horrible as well. Least favorite thing to ever have to do, especially if you are part of the vic crew. Until the Vic’s are locked up, you have to sit with them. Not to bad in the winter time when the temp was only in the 60’s or lower, but middle of the summer when it’s 100° out, it was horrible. At least the guys not on a vic crew could go inside the cof to the air conditioning and clean weapons or teach classes.

[@gregorylatta8159]

Fun stuff for an 11c 😆

[@elmerkilred159]

As a 19D veteran, I am grateful and thankful for all of these MOS'es that were listed as the worst, as they are the ones who kept me fed, clothed, supported... while I took the risks locating or harassing the enemy.

[@Harry-q2q6y]

Hats off to Cooks; the unsung heroes of the U.S. Army.

[@JohnnyRep-u4e]

You see it all come together in a war zone. Soon enough, hot chow will be delivered (even if one meal out of three), shower facilities, the occasional PX in a container on the back of a truck, and more.

[@mbendero]

I had a guy ship out to basic with me who was a 92m so he could get his morticians license. His family had several funeral homes in New Jersey and it’s somewhat expensive and takes a long time. He told me it’s stream lined and a lot quicker in the military.

[@sirfanatical8763]

interesting

[@flavorchemist]

Interesting twist on portability of skill training. I was the assistant theater Mortuary Affairs Officer during OIF based in Kuwait (supporting from Djibouti in East Africa to the Afghanistan - Pakistan border) and this is where I became aware of the true reason to avoid this MOS - 92M as it becomes obvious in deployed remains recovery missions. We had teams that had to do recoveries of remains that had been found floating in water after several days (I will not describe condition of remains, your imagination is probably bad enough.) or from an aircraft crash where small pieces of the remains are spread over hundreds of meters and you do a grid search like at an archeological dig to ensure no parts are missed. This was the same scenario as when the World Trade Center was destroyed. Digging through the rubble to find all the pieces. Then each bagged part is individually logged then each piece undergoes DNA testing to match the pieces to the person then combined in one container, the container is then with great care sealed then wrapped and safety pinned neatly in a new wool Army blanket, this very small generally package is then placed in a coffin behind a perfectly set up with all rank, branch symbols, unit patches, awards, and badges shown as earned on their 201 file on an empty perfectly by the regulation dress green uniform before the coffin is released from Dover MA Center for transport to the funeral home near military members HoR is for the funeral. Seeing this display in progress at the Dover MA Center was an experience I will never forget from the unit stopping at Dover Air Base headed to Kuwait. The recovery duties of this MOS will psychologically break most people and leave no one unchanged. The personnel who don't deploy only working morgue duty are lucky ones also this is why rank is easy to make in this MOS as there is a very high turn over. If you pray, please pray for these as they go through Hell on Earth at times. Major US Army Retired

[@digenis5203]

I am a 92M.

[@mbendero]

@@flavorchemist I was in when we were still training to fight the USSR in Europe. So there wasn’t much of that that the 92mikes had to deal with. I became a Police Officer in NJ and volunteered to go over to the Fresh Kills landfill and sift through the debris that was trucked over from ground zero. Not a nice thing. But when you found a tooth or hair you felt that you were helping the families of those killed.

[@flavorchemist]

Thank you, you are a true hero. The Dover visit was the most life changing event for me. I was on my way to Kuwait with the Theater Support Command from NOLA as the Deputy Theater Mortuary Affairs Officer. I only saw undescribable pictures and ensured the Service Member's safe and honored transportation back home. The teams had the real trial on the ground from Djibouti to the Afghanistan - Pakistan boarder. I listened to them as they needed release and their talking seemed to help them a tiny bit. They had seen some of true horrors of War. Thank you again as the World Trade Center was much like combat in its destruction, loss, and misery caused. Michael Fields Major US Army Retired @@mbendero

[@Klesh]

Watching that footage of the cooks brought back some great memories. People love to complain but 3 (free) hot meals a day was always great.

[@cornfromajar3222]

Hot chow in the field or in Garrison is always a great thing! Everyone looks forward to that and payday!

[@lordhighprotectorofthereal9002]

To quote the Starship Troopers recruiter, "Infantry made me the man I am today." Infantry creates leaders and if you stick around long enough, you will have increasing amounts of responsibility with Soldiers looking to you as an example and for leadership. You will have plenty of stories to tell and if needed actually do what you train for which may or may not sit well with your mental state. I had a great deal of adventure in the infantry, but you must keep in mind the toll it takes on the body. After 20 years of service my ankles, knees, and hip sockets are messed up, my back is messed up (from carrying heavy loads day in and day out), the arches of my feet caved in, shoulder impingements and a destroyed wrist from all the pushups (your wrist cartilage will shred over the years dependent on how you place your hands relative to your body). When you are built like a body builder, you find yourself carrying the heavier weapons increasing the toll the body takes compared to the everyone else. If you decide to go Infantry learn everything you can to help preserve your joints. You will have plenty of adventure even if you don't go see combat. I remember my dad saying at my retirement ceremony, "you have double, if not more overseas stripes than everyone else in the ceremony." That was a result of the combat deployments, but for training and temporary duty, you will go to some places you least expect. I ended up seeing Europe, visiting Australia, going all over Southeast Asia, Papua New Guinea (22 days in the jungle living on a stilted wooden hut, no plumbing so no running water). If the outdoors isn't for you this is definitely not the MOS for you. Now if the outdoors is for you, you will sleep under the stars in some very interesting places, you may climb mountains all over the world, hunt animals and fish with installations that cater to Soldiers getting ample opportunity to do so... what an adventure!

[@douglassinclaire9968]

infantry creates profiles and va ratings, alcoholics and baby daddies, and car salesman after you get out broken and have nothing to show for it.

[@CptLordCockburn]

same with me buddy! I've had 2 knee, 1 shoulder, 1 wrist and 1 hip surgeries. I was the "big guy" and my unit threw me on the PIG from day 1. (M-60 gunner, then M-240 gunner). My ruck sack weighed 130 lbs sitting on the runway getting ready to jump into Haiti back in 1994.

[@tony42898]

Originally, the military for me was my "if all else fails" plan. Seeing those war movies made me want to do some high-speed action shit as an infantryman or CE. However, it took the Internet and talking to vets to bring me into reality.

[@armybeef68]

As I used to tell my applicants at MEPS, don't worry about the military if you're going to make a shit load of money, if you're already there, or close to it, keep doing what you're doing, but if you're working at Wal-Mart or some other krappy job, enlist. I didn't have to worry about rent, I didn't have to worry about utilities, I knew what I was going to wear each day, I knew I had a guaranteed job, I knew where I had to be, it was the NCO's that made it bad, that's why I got out, and regret it to this day, I'm going to regret it for the rest of my life, I should have never left, but if you're going to do it, pick a job that transfers to the civilian world, you can be S6, or you can pick a craft, depending on your ASVAB, you can get pretty much anything, but you know, when you apply for a office building high rise type job, they're not going to care you were Infantry.

[@marlonmoncrieffe0728]

@@armybeef68 What was your MOS?

[@christopherchaos]

If you could replace one of the MOS's on my list with a different MOS, what would it be?

[@t41flyer]

31 Miscellaneous

[@sdksniper]

I wouldn't remove any you have I think it's a good list, I would just add 31B for the same reasons as 92G as far as schedules., and you're hated by most.

[@collateral9159]

@@sdksniper we are definitely hated but it makes us closer to so alot of tight bonds

[@DapperSapper515]

I agree with all. The 92 series sucks as a whole.....

[@ricardomartinez6635]

12K (plumber) I've been in 3 years and have yet to do my job

[@chimeratcg07]

92G is on the list no doubt.

[@thomasmoore2986]

Do t hate on us ,🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ChaoticBean794]

They rank up so fast though

[@wallywest7800]

@@ChaoticBean794 Getting rank as a 92G is not worth it. Better to just change your job.

[@dougtheeliminator1077]

Filthy spoons.

[@The_Black_Falchion]

What is that, a cook?

[@thewitchcoven]

92S is actually good if you want to learn how to make clothing and be a personal tailor, fashion designer, hotel manager, cosplayer, and a whole bunch of cool artsy civilian jobs. I want the 11B for the experience, but honestly, 92S sounds so much up my alley that I'll have to try it sometime.

[@arielrojas8410]

I also chose 92S, because my grandma taught me how to sew and I was very artsy and quite creative

[@brendonbowlin6730]

Being a 92S was my gateway to 88M since we had the LADS and flat beds of equipment to transport.

[@brendonbowlin6730]

I was a 92S on my first contract. The cooks and grunts made sure we were taken care of. So much food, snacks, and beer was delivered daily. It was crazy that something so simple as a hot shower and clean clothes made people grateful. It can transition into the hospitality field such as hotel management, and I know a fellow soldier who is a professional tailor and can do some crisp work on suits. I'm an 88M now, and I know that's where I fit in best. Being a 92S gave me the driving skills needed to move the LADS and flatbeds of equipment all over the place. At least this was my experience.

[@brooksdurham5285]

I was a 56M (Chaplain Assistant). The pros are that you really only report to your battalion Chaplain (and brigade), you don't USUALLY get dragged into menial tasks like setting up for ceremonies and since most people don't know what you actually do, it is easy to pretend like you are busy. The cons include- it is a lonely job as there is only one 56M per battalion so it can get pretty isolating. You do have to work some Sundays pulling chapel duty so be aware of that. You don't develop that automatic camraderie with other guys your same rank like in Infantry, Artillery, Cav Scouts etc. If you are deployed it is your job to set up the memorial service for a soldier KIA and they are really emotional and devastating so be warned of that aspect. Ideally, if you are a 56M, the best assignment is to work directly for the Garrison (Chapel) instead of being attached to a regular combat unit which I was.

[@lelandgaunt9985]

Where was your basic at?

[@brooksdurham5285]

@@lelandgaunt9985 Fort Jackson. Because the AIT school is on the same post.

[@FormerMPSGT]

I was a Chaplain Assistant (71M) 1985-88, it seemed like I was the Chain of Commands answer to THE DUTY ROSTER (usually DUTY DRIVER) And got an excellent vehicle taken away because it was too much for me to maintain and was given a piece of junk Jeep! Two terrible Chaplains I served directly with, the third was a true man of God. I went back to the MP's (I was prior Service! Promoted to E-5 within six months!)

[@lelandgaunt9985]

If you want to work at kfc after the army just pick combat engineer.

[@mariomantilla287]

Meh I’d say you could enter the construction field quite easily and be a foreman due to your service

[@gnashvillecat6654]

said the 19K........LOL (not so much)

[@lelandgaunt9985]

@YungWillow Xx 😝

[@lelandgaunt9985]

@@mariomantilla287 You could, there are more marketable engineer MOS’s though.

[@gatosnegra281]

I was in a Quartermaster unit at in the 90's, which had Mortuary Affairs, Cooks and Laundry - Bath and Sewing (3 different MOS's back then). Other than running a clothing sewing repair shop, that MOS platoon was mostly in the motor pool or doing details until it was time to go to the field or deploy. The Mortuary Affairs MOS sometimes worked at the base Hospital morgue or trained at a local civilian hospital morgue. If they were not at those places, they were at the motor pool also. When deployed, they were assigned to or near hospital, MASH units, same as Mortuary Affairs. There, they worked 12 hour shifts. One thing I noticed was they got promoted to sergeant really, really, really fast. their cut scores for sergeant and staff sergeant dropped the lowest. This was back in 1993, 1994 for Mortuary, Laundry - Bath, and Sewing. Believe this, one of the Mortuary Affairs Specialist was Ranger Qualified. He trained and qualified to serve in a Long Range Surveillance Detachment with was all airborne and many Ranger Qualified personnel.

[@sithninjacowboyranger9803]

What do mortuary affairs do in garrison?

[@gatosnegra281]

@@sithninjacowboyranger9803 As I said earlier, they worked at the morgue at the base hospital or even worked at a nearby local civilian hospital. Other than that, they worked in the motor pool doing whatever the commander wanted them to do.

[@steel90912]

@@gatosnegra281 since they're not trained to work on vehicles in the motor pool I don't see what good they were in the motor.

[@torlekjpec5708]

@@steel90912 with rare exceptions everybody does motor pool maintenance

[@steel90912]

@@torlekjpec5708 92M what have been the job that I had chosen but I had a recruiter who pushed me on being a construction engineer and it turned out to be a combat engineer. I really hated that MOS. 😤

[@mcgrunt8541]

I was a grunt in the Marine’s. Loved it. I made sure wherever I went I made friends with cooks and supply personnel.

[@PhredsArmy]

Probably time to update this list. On the 11B MOS, I enlisted specifically for this, and then changed to a Signal MOS. Everybody should know how to fight and lead, so this was good initially on my first enlistment, but looking to the future, you're right, not too many job prospects leaving the Army. Also, I worked for a short time as a security guard to pay for some of my college fees, and Infantry training does not translate into a good fit for this civilian job, as shooting and killing someone is pretty much frowned on. Still, if you don't plan on making it a career, starting out 11B and then declassing to an MOS that has better civilian job prospects is always a good plan.

[@eddiebeaty8150]

Should have joined the Marines, Infantry, Security, and good marksmanship are basic skills.

[@redwolfexr]

Yeah, get that E5 as an 11B and skip the lines for E5 in your new MOS. Even if you just get Corporal, you will outrank every Specialist you meet and always be a team leader. I got blocked for E5 in the 90s because my MOS went overstrength due to new equipment.

[@ChrisSlack]

I did the same thing. 11B and then switched to 31F Switch Operator. Great move.

[@brad506th]

Spent 8 years 11B,(4active, 4 guard) reclassed after ACL and meniscus got shredded.

[@paulroy9148]

I was a 11B10 who messed up an ankle and was reassigned to Ft Riley loved it I got re assigned to 11C and drove an APC I loved it.

[@nolanshockley7674]

My old roomie was a 92G, he worked days when I worked Mids as an MP. That dude got shit on more than anyone I know. What’s up Woodland!

[@dboardjr8873]

I’ve never seen a field shower let alone a 92S. First I’ve heard of it. Although a field shower would be clutch at times.

[@42N8_1]

You were not in the field enough. They usually showed up after being in the field for a week and then only set up for a few days then leave.

[@dboardjr8873]

@@42N8_1 I’ve been in the field for 26 days at some points. Still no shower homie. Just baby wipes. But that may be a BDE staff thing

[@thomasmiller6892]

When I was a 1Sgt of a DS Maintenance Co. I was surprised to learn that 92G cook was rated a heavy lifting MOS. It gave me a better understanding of the MOS.

[@michaelsizemore1398]

I enlisted after high school in 96 as a 11B with a Airborne school and a Ranger option immediately after boot camp, 27 years ago and 6 days I left on the adventure of a lifetime.

[@CptLordCockburn]

You followed on my foot steps and the 96's and later were still shit shows I'm sure. Hazing, etc. I'm sure you had it. Not sure with the wokeness today if that stuff is gone. It did make me a strong man however.

[@oldreliable40]

when i was a 94b 80's "spoon"! i had 11 bravos tell me they would never want my job!! we did our jobs the best as we could!!! the holidays were "all day every day"!! and the field in alaska was no joke!!!! and if u dont like the mess hall u can always go "downtown" for chow!!!!!!

[@patriot4854]

From an 11C, AMEN! Respect, but you can have it, brother. Great chow 90% of the time. Even had 🦞 shoved out of a chopper in mermites...LOL. No holiday, just lobster from the Chow God.

[@aegisofhonor]

I don't think 92m should be on this list because the thing with 92m, it's not an MOS you can't just "go into" right off the bat or "accidently" find yourself in when you don't want to be there. There is A LOT of vetting involved in those wanting to be a 92M, so if you don't have the stomach for that kind of job, the vetting process will catch you long before you're able to become a fully trained and fully active 92m. Basically, the only way you can become a 92m is if you are very dedicated to becoming a 92m, the Army strait up doesn't want people that doesn't want to be there doing what is one of the most important jobs in the Army; they want 100% dedication to that job, because it's one of those jobs where there is zero room for mistakes. The one this should be replaced by is 13F (Fire Support Specialist), one of the least popular MOSs in the Army and one of the most common MOSs to get recycled into if you flunk out of AIT as well as the MOS that consistently has the lowest point requirements for promotion to Sergeant and Staff Sergeant which shows you just how unpopular this MOS is.

[@SydneyAustralia222]

Damn I just signed up for 92M. But I've wanted to be a Mortician for 6 years now so let's hope for the best.

[@marlonmoncrieffe0728]

How are you liking your M.O.S.? I personally respect 92Ms (and all other quartermaster specialties).

[@HappyHermitt]

I was Commo from 93-2000. Its a great M.O.S. 31U/25U. The good thing about my mos was that I could go nearly anywhere. The bad thing about my mos was that I could go nearly anywhere. Meaning you could end up in any kind of unit. Ive been in Logistics/Support, Airborne Infantry, and Aviation units. Going from an Infantry Bn. to Aviation Bn. was culture shock. I even did about 3 months in Armored Cavalry by mistake.

[@bobducharme4809]

I was an 11b during Vietnam 1971. We spent 2 - 3 weeks in the field then 3 days at a fire base in the guard bunkers around the base. We moved every day rain or shine. During monsoon season we were always wet. We had a poncho and a liner as our bedding. When it rained the poncho was on top and the liner under that. There is a reason we were called grunts. If you can live thru fire fights land mines and weather you can live thru anything. To this day it was the most draining thing I’ve ever done. Nothing else comes close. The good thing is I can deal with most anything now because I know what it’s like to be a grunt.

[@kelleyboi4518]

As infantry we are just moving away from COIN, we aren’t always kicking in door we can adapt to any mission set given

[@FancySeeingYouHere]

Honestly anyone can be an infantryman but an infantryman can’t be an artillery man or engineer,etc

[@kelleyboi4518]

@@FancySeeingYouHere anyone can be an infantryman? Lmao show me how to manipulate all of our weapon systems or pass a pt test above standard 💀

[@FancySeeingYouHere]

@@kelleyboi4518 you can take a non infantry soldier put them in a infantry squad and turn them into a proficient infantryman in days. We’ve been doing this since at least WW2. However, it takes a lot more to turn a infantryman into a Forward Observer or Cannoneer. PT test mean absolutely nothing with the functionality of the jobs. A PT test doesn’t equate to combat. We rely on that test so heavily to validate our egos.

[@kelleyboi4518]

@@FancySeeingYouHere you can teach a job to anyone. I’ve deployed with FO that can give a call for fire class to a group of infantryman and practice it to know the ins and outs. I can have a line medic teach us everything we need to know above being CLS certified. All on top of not being a fat lazy pog like everyone else 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@alfialex2825]

​@@kelleyboi4518I respect all 11Bs Eventhough that was my dream, I chose MOS 92S because I didn't want to miss 2 semesters of college.

[@chadillac42069]

11 bravo, I’ve been out since 2010…. I’m 35 now about to go back in!

[@MetalMan2k]

I was a 44B1P. Metal Worker/Paratrooper. I always had work to do, and when I did not have any work I was perfecting my welding techniques. We always had a mix of Combat training and MOS work. 👍

[@sfcjones2590]

I held 44B and 44E as well as 95B

[@michaelellis392]

Jesus Christ. I was 11B and i couldn't fucking imagine doing laundry for a living lol. I thought that was all contacted out now

[@allenbmooresharinginformation]

Military Police should be on this list. Worse schedule than cooks, but you get some of that risk for combat support gigs as well when you aren't working 6 or 7 days straight with one or two off working the law enforcement work cycle at all hours of day and night. Civilian law enforcement is not the smartest job to take, but far better than the Army version, and you can always leave the worst department for a life quality and pay upgrade. No one should take this job now since it's easy to get a job in civilian law enforcement with zero experience so long as you are sober breathing non felon without a psychotic history.

[@ironsales5669]

100% spot on with your description of the cook MOS. I loved the Army life but I HATED being a cook. 14 hours days standing on concrete and people constantly complaining, working every holiday and not being able to change jobs because you can only move to a job where the Army needs you more than where you currently are, plus when I did qualify for another job they conveniently lost my paperwork. Then after 4 years, leaving the Army with a skill to only be a short order cook barely making minimum wage. I would NEVER tell anyone to join the Army to do this. Do ANYTHING else, Thank god for the GI Bill. You want to talk about motivation for this high school drop out to go back to school and earn a couple Masters Degrees and make something of himself. The advice I got from my dad about being a cook was SOOOO wrong, unless you want to say it taught me to appreciate doing anything else.

[@adilmohamedahmed6424]

Chris, great job for your list. I was surprised by the last one and you convinced me the end. I missed 92 S for just one number. Love being 91 S and I enjoy doing my MOS, everyday. I also love how the Army loves 91 S qualified soldiers and how they try to find more recruits to fill in the those slots and needs. Go Strykers!

[@_Kingdarkness]

92G is by far the worst Mos in the army Even if you like to cook just don’t do it. The dfac is the easiest part in that job When you go to the field you work straight up 18 hours a day for 3 weeks. I’ve seen a lot of soldiers in this mos getting out., chaptered out Never again

[@CombatMonkey11B]

Retired 11B. Can confirm the jobs is hit or miss in garrison. You will get to do badass training, but will also get crap work like crazy. Now I enlisted in 1997, there was no war. Still had fun being stationed in Hawaii and going to cool places like Thailand, Japan, Australia, etc… but the real exciting stuff was the war, which lasted almost my entire career. If you want to join to fight though, it isn’t very hot right now.

[@Xaviier9090]

The only job for 11b that transitions well is contracting for a private military.

[@daniellee4408]

I was a 92G and hours did suck. We had to do guard duties on top of it. A couple of times I didn’t sleep for days. When I got deployed I had one day off a week that I often had to give up to support other details. I was replaced by civilians and I ended up doing headcount mostly. A couple off holidays we talked officer’s and high ncos into serving so we would have off. I got stuck with CQ on those days.

[@mariewalker9466]

Maybe the laundry guys (92S) are learning a future tailor job? It looked like they may learn more than taking care of cleaning clothes.And setting up showers would be learning about plumbing. Just saying. Thanks for another great video

[@trooperdgb9722]

I'm ex Navy (Australian) but I will never forget the advice I read given by a WW2 veteran father to a son wanting to join the Army.. "Forget Infantry...get into the Artillery, the biggest guns possible...Railway guns if you can" LOL

[@markvandolah7570]

I had the mindset of being a 11b and get my hard years in and then reenlist into a less suck MOS

[@seancanyon59]

I was a 92F petroleum supply specialist, but my unit was air cav. When we deployed to Iraq I got to hot refuel all kinds of rotary aircraft, and cross-train with armament to help load rockets in the OH-58 Kiowas we had...it was pretty freakin' sweet.

[@RealJeep]

A 92F could end up most anywhere. I was one for a MLRS unit and for all intents and purposes, I was part of that Arty unit. Other fuelers I went to school with ended up in every unit in the Army that ran on JP-8, which is all of them.

[@TranceCore3]

My recruiter tried to offer 92G as my first MOS pick after infantry. I studied culinary arts prior to any military experience, and I told him "anything but that. No grunt work, but literally anything but that". I knew someone who was a water purifier, but basically stood in as a generator mechanic or something. if you're gonna be in the 91 series, just expect to be cross trained. I was a 91B and I still got 91L experience.

[@julioguzman6814]

If you wanna work on food might join a fast food job like McDonald’s

[@BLaymon060]

I was a 91J Quartermaster Chemical Repairer and only time I got to work on the Water purification machine in Camp Dodge Iowa and that was twice the whole time I was in the National Guard

[@Odinsjewl]

did the 92M version in the Air Force....as we say regardless of branch of service, "there is always room for one more at the bottom in our MOS".

[@austinharris7627]

Interesting, you mentioned 11B but didn’t mention the ones who are interested in special forces. 🤔 btw, I’m an 89D. I did stick around to see if you would mention special forces, as someone may choose 11B for that reason.

[@swiftmatic]

A friend enlisted as a welder and found himself, as you described, wrenching on wheeled vehicles more often than not. He re-classed to infantry a year later.

[@PETIVOYAGER]

Really enjoyed this video. Your point of view on these mos is totally respected, but there’s so much potential behind each of these job; specifically after serving. What you make out of your blessings and skills is 💯 % up to you. Thank you for getting these mos on the spot. Keep them coming. #PETIVOYAGER 🇨🇲🇺🇸

[@samuelhowie4543]

I had 92g in the national guard. Was supposed to be a company clerk but they wouldn't let me because of my eyesight. Weekend drill was easy. Yearly camps sucked because we were constantly short staff and you worked shifts that ran from noon to noon but had to help serve meals on your off shift. The good part was we never had to stand to for inspections.

[@luisarias5939]

As someone whose MOS is 68R (Veterinary Food Inspection Specialist) , I have the upmost respect for those who cook. True American Heroes

[@Mrelindio42]

There are only two jobs in the Army. The first is Infantry and the other is Infantry Support!

[@joem.miller1441]

I started as a 92s and it sucked beyond belief. They said I was colorblind, never had any issues with color prior to enlisting, and I was pushed into the MOS because my ASVAB scores were very high. With this being said, when I got to the unit it was either people like myself that were told they were colorblind or they were not that bright. Some of the lowest ASVAB scores in the military. Needless to say, once they knew my abilities I did not stay a 92s long and went on to much bigger and brighter things. Lastly, the NCO's that had been 57E/92S from the start and didn't reclass to make rank, were some of the dumbest people I have ever served with. Another reason I did not stay very long, they knew I could out think them and it pissed them off.

[@AK-fh4qq]

Hey sir, I am currently serving as a reservist 92S, can I get some experience from you on how to reclass the mos? I also got a not-bad score on my ASVAB, and my GT is well-above 110, so i want some insight about how to reclass my mos if possible, its really not a glorious type of MOS.

[@marlonmoncrieffe0728]

Wait a minute. If your ASVAB scores were high, why were you PUSHED to be a 92S of all things???

[@josephgudim8267]

I get it with 92S not seeming "transferable"... I mean if you're looking at life after the army. But in Iraq 2003, they were life savers...... My uniforms were standing up on their own before they got there.

[@DudesWithACamera]

I think 31b mp should've been on their. I agree 11b is useless. That Rambo crap gets old. Your just sleeping in the dirt and walking everywhere

[@InfidelGS]

It’s because of us 11B, that POGS even have a job. Everyone supports the infantry

[@InfidelGS]

It’s because of us 11B, that POGS even have a job. Everyone supports the infantry

[@stevecarswell6329]

@@InfidelGS Damn your whole reason to exist is to give us a job? Id rather you didnt then lol. Everyone knows right now an 11b with less than a contract hasnt done anything.

[@InfidelGS]

@@stevecarswell6329 well ok. I’m retired and started in 1995. Started deploying in 02. I’ve got experience and now a contractor.

[@fishinak4life828]

I was a 11 bravo airborne and i totally get what this guys said I would hate to do all that training and get treated like shit and not get to see action I’m glad I joined when it was still going off some great memories along with some bad but don’t regret it

[@laangelsfan]

My Worst List Is. 1. 92G 2. 42R 3. 42A 4. 14E 5. 14P Bonus 6. 89A

[@yukisanscorner3582]

Heyy…Ik our hours are shitty (92G) but don’t sleep on the 92GetDowns. We’re the ones who gotta feed y’all

[@lelandgaunt9985]

Why is 42A bad; you chill in an office all day, don’t go to the field, don’t do ranges, or other training, no motor pool Monday’s…. Lol

[@sithninjacowboyranger9803]

@@lelandgaunt9985 My dad was 42A he had to do motor pool Monday and go to the field and ranges

[@JonDoe-ef4tz]

Any 14 series is trash.

[@someweirdassdude5759]

14P here and I can 100% back his statement

[@EugeneTChu]

Mortician as a rough MOS is true. I once knew a 91B (light wheeled mechanic) who got put onto a detail handling bodies while in Kuwait. He developed PTSD due to constantly handling mutilated corpses.

[@oneauthenticman]

I was Laundry & Shower when it was 57E 30 years ago. Wasn’t that bad. I essentially washed the sheets in a CSH. This is just your personal opportunity to shit on other MOS’. Good on you. Hope you feel better about yourself.

[@markpomerleau6308]

Wow. Spot on. I was a 44E back in the day (44E machinist and 44B welder merged to be 91E), and I can honestly say I never, EVER did anything in my MOS. Irritated the shit out of me. What did I do? A whole lotta PMCS. A whole lotta oil changes. Everything from GenSets to CUCV's to deuces and 5 tons. I even got to do PMCS on a smoke generator once, which led to an entertaining oh-shit story. But, I have to say, AIT was a blast. I loved it. And although my training didn't lead directly to a civilian career, the skills have been lifelong and valuable. Would I pick this MOS again? I don't know. Maybe. Maybe not. Also, shout out to the 92G's out there. I had a civilian coworker who was a "Mess Sergeant" in the army, and he made our department invitational burger lunch and picnic ROCK. It made all of the rest of them hang their heads in shame. I'm sure the hours and the work suck ass, but Mess Sergeants were always heroes in my book.

[@golfery5119]

thank you for the shout out. I'm 92G myself and while I absolutely hate this MOS and trying to reclass as soon as possible, it does feel good seeing some appreciation (we usually get shit on by non-cooks) for what we do.

[@MichaelLabriola-f8s]

A vietnam vet told me the only MOS you could leave in Nam mortuary services. It was too mentally taxing.

[@larrylamb5462]

try two days off a month, maybe, work every holiday, plus half the time you work nights, mostly 12 hour shifts, and everybody hates you unless they need you. 95B-MP. deployed, you do forward observer, recon, area security, operating defiles, TCP, POW-CI, convoy escort, in the vehicles that are targeted in an ambush, the forward and rear vehicles.

[@JustAnotherArmyVet]

Most MOSs don’t do their job a lot while in garrison.. As a medic (in a field unit), most of the time was spent doing inventory, paperwork, details, and in the motor pool working on our vehicles. Lol. Good video 👍

[@ChaoticBean794]

Idk about that. You'll do a lot at a hospital unit

[@JustAnotherArmyVet]

@@ChaoticBean794 very true. I’m talking about being a field unit though 😀

[@JustAnotherArmyVet]

@@ChaoticBean794 I edited my comment to reflect that I was talking about being a field unit. 😁

[@Stiddo]

need to add 14 series on this list. highest optempo for deployments and shittiest garrison life lol. promotion rate is too high so toxicity and incompetence is through the roof

[@Johnyrocket70]

Cooks have it tough. Up to 18 hours a day 6 days a week and are sent to the field and war constantly.

[@gustavo3322]

At the end of the day everyone in the Army is an 11B.

[@stevecarswell6329]

Yep. During the surge they were pulling MPs, 88Ms, mechanics, cooks, and really anyone available for clearing and urban patrolling. It's really not that hard to look scary and chase off poor farmers.

[@gustavo3322]

@Kyle Reyes its true. You are a soldier at the end of the day and need to be proficient at your soldier skills, which is basically 11B

[@Maintenance63]

Cooking, sewing, welding are very high paying jobs. Good careers. I get it. You're looking at the small town mom and pop shop. Had an engineer look at me and shake his head when he found out how much money I made as a blue collar worker.

[@jcprov9481]

When I was a young kid considering the reserves or national guard, all I wanted was to get into 12G, 12N or 12V. I love making things. My dad never understood why I would be interested in such jobs. I regret not following through with it

[@DapperSapper515]

I'm a 12B. The 12 series is trash - you didn't miss out on anything, man.

[@lelandgaunt9985]

@@DapperSapper515 Of course the 12 series is “trash” if all you chose or could qualify for was B or Chuck. The rest of of the 12’s are quite marketable.

[@DapperSapper515]

@@lelandgaunt9985 I scored a 91 on my ASVAB. Not everybody chooses a combat MOS because that's all they qualified for, bud..... 🤣

[@DapperSapper515]

@@lelandgaunt9985 I want to be a K9 cop when I get out of active duty. I was trying for 31K and it was never available - I tried for 1 whole year. I then tried for 31B and that was also never available. I told my recruiter I wanted to work with dogs in either a combat or combat support sense (so obviously not vet, 68R or whatever it is). He told me 12B has bomb sniffers, so I said sure, sign me up without any thought. Get to know somebody before you assume they chose a combat MOS because that's "all they could qualify for," kid lmao... Regardless, I never once said that the other MOS' within the 12 series weren't marketable on the outside, so don't put words into my mouth. I simply said the 12 series is trash - which it is. It doesn't matter what MOS you are in the 12 series, you'll still hate your life (9 out of 10 people I talk to in any of the MOS' hate their lives). The only ones who don't are the 12M's and 12D's... And they aren't even real engineers so it doesn't really count.... Think again, bud. 🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤣

[@lelandgaunt9985]

@@DapperSapper515 Cool story, thanks for commenting twice , “bud.” 🤣

[@danielcorbett1482]

as a retired 92M I will pass on that if you ever get overwhelmed, they will allow you to reclass at any time.

[@lometheus333]

Dawg this just a sneak peek 💀💀💀

[@christopherchaos]

You saw the trailer before the premier of the actual video

[@MediocreMedic123]

@@christopherchaos 🤣🤣🤣

[@johnberry8180]

As an old school 91B ( Combat Medic late 80’s early 90’s ) I feel bad for the 92M. At least I was able to save some. They never do.

[@diddlefiggins6557]

31b should be added to this list fs. It’s like being a cook where you work holidays but your hours are worse 10+ every shift for 5 days a week. Also you’ll have to work with other MPs, pretty big downside in my opinion.

[@bubbadiesel4961]

Always go 11B! From 08 to 16, it was sweet up until 2014 when they got on the woman thing and felt the need to ruin the infantry.

[@jamesjones5055]

Just curious what is your experience in the military? I like your videos.

[@lelandgaunt9985]

He has videos on this.

[@marlonmoncrieffe0728]

He was a Motor Transport Operator (88M).

[@GeorgeJansen]

Welders /infantryman /mortician are all good paying in demand civilian cross over jobs ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@MichaelLabriola-f8s]

4 years in the Artillery made me want to do anything other than 11B! I cannot understand how anyone could do that job longer than one tour? I mosty did details like srubbing pots , unloading trucks! Being a private sucks!😅

[@TheJimprez]

Hey. Nice video. Here are a few things I think you should know though. Those hours, split days off, 4 am wake-ups, week-end shifts, etc... Are EXACTLY like being a cook in civilian life. The difference is that the military has MORE people to do the same job than in civilian life, where cooks are IMPOSSIBLE to find. I'm a chef and my hours have become a nightmare since Covid. The military, also pays their cooks better (at least in Canada, where you make over 50K$ a year as a lowly corporal, people with real cooking experience or culinary school diplomas (it's a 12 month straight (only a week off for Xmas) high school FREE course in my province) can go straight to Master Corporal and get NCO pay and roles (they take the courses for that , but it's all streamlined), plus a 10,000$ signing bonus or more. Plus, I was infantry and the cooks were our BEST FRIENDS, and we protected them in bars and bights out, plus we let them have a shot at the range with .50 cals and stuff to make them happy. Then THEY made us happy. Warm chow at 6am is a soul-pleaser when you are in the boonies. Them and the med-aids are the people you ALWAYS want to keep happy and safe. Laundry specialist though... Is something we let civilians contractors do, unless on ships I guess. It's all base or post-side, and the military is NOT going to have a trade like that here, it's just too lame. That must SUCK big time. Imagine waking up and thinking that you'll work in an industrial laundromat, for the rest of your contract??? I bet you some of them have actual medals. For things like spending 3 days in a heated room, but in the arctic or something. Infantry... It depends on your character and hobbies. I came from a rural area, from a family of bush pilots, and had been hunting, fishing, camping and trekking since I could walk. For people like me it was HEAVEN. For some other, it was the most tedious, uncomfortable, miserable and sometimes boring (Hurry-up, then WAIT.... forever) time of their lives. But I get your choices and they all make perfect sense. Nice video.

[@brianwatson3011]

wondered if 11B was gonna make the list...I enlisted in 1992 after 1st gulf war & back then airborne ranger contracts were the highest enlistment bonuses & exactly what I wanted (all it guaranteed ya was a chance @ ranger 'Q' course & the rest is up to u!) & no it does not transfer into ANY civilian sector occupations. Many times over the yrs I wish I'd gotten skill set like my brother in the Corps worked on harriers & launched the F35s. Recruiters will convince ya to do all the 'high-speed' fun stuff early on.

[@zacharycardenas353]

Each duty station is different report hours is Korea 3am to noon and seconds shift 10 to 7 state side base run 2 shifts 1 Am and 1 pm

[@youllgetit1803]

I’m joining to be an 11b this summer because if I’m in the army I want the most firearm interaction I can get even if it’s useless, it’s the fuckin Army I wanna shoot shit. Im guessing the infantry would have the most interaction right?

[@christopherchaos]

For weapons training, Yes. Infantry would give you the most weapons training.

[@youllgetit1803]

@@christopherchaos since I’ll already have a degree in welding I don’t think it’s as necessary to do a job in the military that applies to civilian life so I figure I might as well do what I enjoy while I’m in and hopefully make it a short career

[@fmfdocbotl4358]

We didn't shoot a lot while back in the rear, in my Marine days we lived in the field but the army my wife was shocked at how much I was at home

[@oldjarhead386]

Go high tech. The higher the better. Preferably something in an aviation field. Avionics or Electronics is even better. Even is the Marines we we treated just a bit better that most other fields. Not because we were special, but because the equipment we traveled with and worked on was. Be a pilot or enlisted aircrew. Enlisted aircrew work and travel with officers. You get many of the same perks. As aircrew you get better and more prompt medical care. But overall, if you want a better job in any branch, be smarter, test better. You will get more opportunities in the military and can translate that into a better life in the military as well as a civilian career. Early in my military career I turned down several much more prestigious details that required me to waive my avionics guarantee. I never had problems finding good work after getting out. In fact, I feel I did quite well by most standards and retired in my mid 50s. No college. The military is what you make of it. But it’s still all on you.

[@tylerharrell1500]

As a 92G I can validate everything you said it fucking sucks but I also love it

[@tylerharrell1500]

All respect to you for your list to man

[@tatianaleejimenez]

How are your hours

[@ccamp_94]

I’m an 88M and I don’t get donza days off because we have to support and supply other MOS while they got the day off we’re preparing for the next work day 😂😂😂

[@joshuaking2944]

As with many things in life, it is what you make of it! I absolutely LOVED my time as a light infantryman (2001) stationed at Fort Drum! No, it wasn't always easy or glamorous, and you often had to embrace the suck and quit feeling sorry for yourself before things got better... wouldn't change a thing.

[@VernonWallace]

When I was in a 51M/ firefighter was great in one way but terrible in the other way. Fighting fire and helping people was great but for making rank was terrible. Making was SSGT was possible but anything higher was almost impossible.

[@DarianDTP]

I was thinking of being an infantryman, but I'm kinda leaning toward an M1 armor crew member.

[@fox19delta21]

30 years as a Soldier... earned 6 MOSs, 5 of them combat. 11B. 13B. 14M. 16R. 19D. WORST MOS was the 92A MOS (automated logistical something...I still don't effing know). Most life draining boring MOS. Deployed to Kuwait as 92A. Bored to tears until CO said they are looking for volunteers to go into Iraq with the Marines. He got to "v..." before I said, "I'll go!"

[@ryanconway8651]

Im surprised he didnt say 31B. MPs pretty much have the same or worse shitty schedule as cooks, but at least people love cooks dor doing their job. People hate MPs for doing theirs.

[@deaeilla7387]

I’m a behavioral health officer in the army and I have to agree with what you say about 92G’s, they are frequent customers at our clinic That being said, I think a lot of it depends on command. I’ve seen commanders come up with unique solutions for some of the cooks’ particular stressors

[@11bravo72]

I definitely was waiting for the last part 😂 I was 11B for 8 yrs and yes I didn’t deploy, just NATO joint training. Still loved it.

[@SuperDean1957]

I loved being an infantryman. It was not about deployment. It's about being ready and the best part of the Army. Don't underestimate the abilities of combat soldiers.

[@jeraldbottcher1588]

My opinion, one of the worst is Military Police. You are universally despised by everyone else. When you are assigned to a unit that does police work you have a sucky schedule just like the cooks. you end up on all 3 shifts. If you are in a field unit, you are basically light mounted infantry and can spend a LOT of time in the field , but doing more boring stuff than the infantry.

[@bryanray1109]

Was a 94b loved it retired did 10 years active 10 years guard hard work benefits you know how many women like a man that cooks

[@grunyonthoughtsfromagrunt8264]

Lol spent 18 years as a Grunt. Allthough I truly think its one of the best. Through personal experience its also obe if the worst in that being a grunt just downright sucks in many many aspects. But it gives you a mindset that sets you up for success in many ways. One thing Ive found out after getting out is this. In every job Ive had people complain about the job working conditions and what not. Now yes some of these are very valid complaints. Bit the majority of them Im thinking what the hell they complaing about hell I thiught life was good. You think this is bad let me tell you a story. In other words it teaches you to suffer and appreciate the simple things in life. And when otjers are freaking the hell out, this sucks blah, blah, blah youll be the one to power through the worst work days with a smile on your face and rise above your coworkers.

[@jimayala7766]

I think the cooks were the coolest! I could go to the back door of the mess hall at 0100 or even later, any day, and get fed! There was no problem with getting a pound of bread, a pound of ham, cheese and all the juice you wanted. They fed the Infantry 😊

[@ourcountrynotourselves3933]

13F (Fire Support Specialist) you get to call for fire with guns (artillery), mortars (infantry), attack targets with rotary wing assets (helicopters) and if you are lucky you can get JTAC certified (fixed wing aircraft). There is a lot of training with the Infantry, Artillery, Armor and Calvary. There are opportunities to go to airborne, air assault, pathfinder, Ranger and Sapper schools/courses. FOs/FiSTers are bad azz!!! Not to say other Soldiers aren't. All Soldiers play an important role. George P. Hays , Medal of Honor recipient John R. Fox, Medal of Honor recipient (posthumous) Forrest E. Peden, Medal of Honor recipient (posthumous) James E. Robinson Jr., Medal of Honor recipient (posthumous) Ronald E. Rosser, Medal of Honor recipient Lee R. Hartell, Medal of Honor recipient (posthumous) Harold Bascom Durham Jr., Medal of Honor recipient (posthumous) Paul H. Foster, Medal of Honor recipient (posthumous) Brian Miles Thacker, Medal of Honor recipient Jared C. Monti, Medal of Honor recipient (posthumous) Ryan M. Pitts, Medal of Honor recipient

[@JakeArmyRetired]

I had a 92g roommate man we would be coming back from the bar smashed he'd be going into work...bit if you worked breakfast and lunch chow he was off and vice verse...lunch dinner chow. But he always worked and had block leave felt bad for the guy but he liked it...

[@EdSneka]

The US Coast Guard Auxiliary actually provides chefs to come in and relieve active duty especially on holidays. It is too bad this doesn’t exist for other services.

[@mikenow3050]

As a 50 year old cynical ex British serviceman, with the usual aches and pains. The dry cleaning gig would be my first choice if I got called up again. Its all about your individual perspective and situation.

[@jacobwimer2384]

Not necessarily true. But maybe I was incredibly lucky. I joined as an 11B in 2019, and caught two combat deployments in my first contract alone.

[@dphillips4351]

During my time 74/94 I experience @ 3 drawdowns and each time 11B infantrymen were released from active duty with no choice but to leave the service involuntarily. The Army lost many good soldiers due to drawdowns. In the early seventies and eighties I remember the Army kicking out Aviation personnel both enlisted or officer. I knew a UH1 crew chief who was a pilot in Vietnam and had more flight hours then the pilots he crewed for. The Army offered him crew chief or get out, he stayed and got to retire as a Captain the rank he held in Vietnam. I was a 95B and 64C, todays world 88M.

[@ThorOdinson-s8m]

As a cook on a 3 watch system we literally worked 8 days total a month on a 2 watch we worked 15 n 1 watch was everyday all day. Those times sucked. I was in the Corps n was mostly on a 3 watch system.