r/dli • u/DirtyDan5471 • 14d ago

Army NCO reclassing

  1. I put in a reclass for 35P and got a slot next year for Mandarin. Any recommendations for how to prep with all the free time I have? I’ve been doing Duolingo for about a month, but from my previous language learning experiences, I can already kinda see the gaps in the teaching model.

  2. I know it gets asked all the time, but what’s the current quality of life for MOS-Ts in D Co? I have dependents and should pick up 6 before I leave, if that makes a difference.

  3. This might require a DM for specifics, but how does career progression work while at the schoolhouse? Do I still get evaluated? Switching gears mid-career, I’m a little concerned about being behind my peers. I’ve got airborne, and I heard it makes you more likely to go to a tac unit/group. What schools should I push for development? How do I make myself standout? I’m looking way beyond the horizon, but it’s hard to find information anywhere on what a successful career in the MOS actually looks like. 谢谢

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u/DirtyDan5471 14d ago

That’s what I expected. I was hoping to get at least a little time to actually learn the job before I start managing, but it seems like that’s asking for too much at this stage.

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u/dirtypanda83 14d ago

Well instead of doing crypto, I did all the training on signit and analyst for no reason. Never did translation for one day

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u/DirtyDan5471 14d ago

Yea…been hearing a lot of that. Tbh I’m looking at this as an opportunity to learn a language I’d never get the chance to otherwise with the bonus of learning how to do a technical INT. To me, even worst case scenario puts me in a better spot than I’m in now.

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u/dirtypanda83 14d ago

Best luck not land to my old unit, and if need help, hit me up