if i decide to go into the Infantry MOS, how could i use this MOS in the outside world when i come out?

Answer 1

AS I kid I remember the movie No Time For Sergeants. Tha Infintry! They taught stupid stuff like honor, the ability to communicate and follow instructions, loyalty and honesty!
Why in Gawds name would any employer hire one that has worked with statistics, logistics, self control, and team work? And just WHY would that make you less desirable as a candidate for a position?

Answer 2

Infantry is basically the Hoooaaaahhhhh section of the military. A very needed part of the military but as far as the moving on to civilian life not a whole heck of lot of need for a grunt. Only 11B I've know to get a good job after were those that stated in for 20 years and retired as 1SG or CSM. Now if you like all that goes with the MOS than go for it but do not expect it to help with future jobs directly.

The college credits is a good idea but it's very difficult for some 11B to get college credits while in the military. When they aren't off to a conflict they are the lawn mowing crew, paint brigade, clean office staff etc...then there is the field training. Doesn't matter if your in a middle of class if your brigade is scheduled for rotation to the back 40 your going for 3 to 4 weeks.

If you have a choice and you want the MOS to be more of a on the job training for civilian sector. MP's, medical, computer etc...is the way to go, just as others have stated.

Answer 3

Yes, but I'd try every way possible to get college while you are in. If you come out with your high school diploma, an honorable discharge and $3, you can buy a gallon of gas...that's about it.

11B MOS is not really translateable into a civilian job, but leadership and management skills are always in demand. Get the college!

Answer 4

I am echoing some of the other answers with this but, the skill set of an infantryman is not directly related to the civilian sector. The traits that you develop as you become a leader of men and learn how to deal with stress and trying situations is what will get you a job. Don't look at the job in the military as a ticket for you. Just like Kennedy said..."ask not what your country can do for you..." Take a look at why you are joining. Are you joining for the benefits to you or the benefit of you to the country in the military?

Answer 5

If you get out after your first enlistment, then your options are limited unless you get a degree.. BUT

Get that leadership experience, get a degree, get out, and things are much different.

Infantry builds intangibles on top of real world experience. There are tons of successful businessmen with backgrounds in Infantry. There are also a crapload of GS-8s and above in the Civil Service Sector . They network and get hooked up with a job right before they retire.

Think about it. Do twenty years, collect retirement and start out as a GS-7 or above. Trust me, even the guys who just settle for Civil Service are well off in the long run. Or float from job to job and live at home. Your choice. I know what I'm doing after the Army, even if things don't work out. Do you?

Answer 6

You could work as a soldier of fortune but that's about it and their isn't alot of demand for renegades today..... I once read a report saying that somewhere around 95% of veterans that transfer back into the civilian world don't do a job that is compairable to their MOS. So just get a college degree and follow that route.

Answer 7

Security or Law Enforcement or Goverment Jobs. Use your time in and that governement money to do other courses. Some companies also will look at your time as a leader (if you stay in that long) as managerial experience, but unless you have other learned skills you could just end up as a manager at a foundry or something. My husband is having just that issue right now being a scout.

Answer 8

A combat arms background will not provide you with skills directly related to a civilian occupation.

However you will learn skills in the areas of leadership, teamwork, perseverance, and reliability that significantly enhance your resume.

The combat arms background will not qualify you for a particular job - but it will move your resume to the top of the stack when you are competing for a job against other equally qualified applicants.

Answer 9

practically it doesn't directly translate into a civilian career like say air traffic controller, or electronics technician but if you were to talk to people in business in a variety of jobs up to and including corporate ceo's you will find former infantrymen. did the military add to their ability to succeed in these areas?..it's hard to say, but there are intangibles. don't discount the self confidence and leadership gained from serving in the infantry as well as problem solving skills.

Answer 10

Go into security or police work. That's about it. Try to get into another school if possible.