restructuring unit

[krunna]

enlisted into the guard about a year ago the unit i am assinged to have been restructured 2 times already i really like the unit my coc is great and everyone within the unit but as we change our mission now i must make a choice to stay and reclass as a 21b right now im a 21e and really dont wanna reclass at this time or change units and have a chance to get into an ate up unit that i will hate in the long run

any suggestions

[matthew.ritchie]

enlisted into the guard about a year ago the unit i am assinged to have been restructured 2 times already i really like the unit my coc is great and everyone within the unit but as we change our mission now i must make a choice to stay and reclass as a 21b right now im a 21e and really dont wanna reclass at this time or change units and have a chance to get into an ate up unit that i will hate in the long run

any suggestions

A unit restructuring is indeed a significant emotional event. It will be difficult in the short-term no matter what you do. Therefore, I recommend taking a long-term view. My personal experience is that the unit is more important than the job. That is, you'll tend to be happier in a good unit, even if your MOS is not your favorite. My recommendation is for you to reclass and stay in your current unit with your current colleagues. You should have a clear and compelling reason to change units, because the grass is usually no greener elsewhere.

[SteveLord]

Your immediate chain of command is whats most important to you. They will be the ones that will be there with you for the best of times and the worst. Do what you gotta do to keep them. Chemistry within a team, squad, platoon and company can really affect moral and performance.

Our battallion is still involved in a transformation from Mechanized to Light infantry and creating weapons and mortar companies. Hopefully its all figured out by 2008-2009 when NJ is expected to deploy to Iraq.

Although I don't know why they had to swap some company names..like Bravo Alpha...and Delta to Bravo. Only makes it more confusing for EVERYONE.

[krunna]

thanks for advise my unit has went from an armour unit to a light engineer unit with 21b 21e and j in it and now is working on becoming a self supporting combat heavy engineer unit i believe i am mainly swaying on becoming a bravo but like i said before i do like 21e work i have 18 months to decide so im in know way in a rush

again thanks for advise