I am a 68X with 6 years in service. I did not want to re enlist but i was told if I didnt I would have been extended and PCS-ed anyway. well It has been 2 years since I was told I had to re enlist (yeah i did it) and I'm stationed in Alaska at Fort Wainwright. My section is under strengthed, the enlisted (2 of us) are over worked and our OIC is constantly pushing more work on us. I want to relcass to another medical MOS (and finally make my e-5) Are there any suggestions as to what job would be good? No 68W either, Ive deplolyed and dont want that job. Also If I reclass will I come back to Alaska? My wife is also Army and is pregnant so I dont want to be at a different duty station than she is. Im just frustrated with the job abd have 2 years left. I just dont want this MOS anymore. I need some advice before I do something stupid to get out of this clinic.....like combat arms....

Your MOS (68X) is understrength and you are a mid-career Soldier. This is two strikes against you when requesting reclassification.

Since you are a mid-career Soldier, you do not qualify for Option 3, Army Training Reenlistment Option.

Since your MOS is understrength, you cannot extend under the BEAR Program.

So does that mean that I'm stuck in this MOS forever? I've been promotable for 5 years and still cant make my e-5. I cannot imagine doing what my old NCOIC did, he retired with 22 years in and was only an e-6. I figured out I want 68A and then want to apply for the cooresponding warrent officer job. Is there nothing I can do to get this MOS? I really want to stay in the Army but it seems like I'm stuck in this MOS that I hate.

I'm not allowed to go to school to finish my degree per my OIC. I am not allowed to do any military training, classes, or TDY. I'm stuck in a place where I can not better myself or advance my career because of this over zealous OIC. When I leave here I'll have 8 years TIS and will probably be an e-4. Dont mind me I'm just ranting now....