2026 MOS Megathread Series - CMF 15 - Aviation (Officer/Enlisted) - 15A, 15B, 15C, 15D | 15B, 15C, 15D, 15E, 15F, 15G, 15H, 15K, 15M, 15N, 15P, 15Q, 15R, 15T, 15U, 15V, 15W, 15X, 15Y, 15Z
The MOS Discussion Threads are meant to be enduring threads where individuals with experience or insight in to particular CMFs or MOSes can give advice and tips. If you have any MOS resources, schools, etc, this would be a great place to share them.
The hope is that these individual threads can serve as 'megathreads' on the posts in question, and we can get advice from experienced persons. Each week I will keep the full listing/links to all previous threads in a mega-list below, for ease of reference. At the end of the series I will go back and ensure they all have completely navigable links
If you have specific questions about these MOSes, please feel free to ask here, but know that we are not forcing or re-directing all questions to these threads -- you can, and are encouraged, to still use the WQT.
This is not stricly an 'AMA', although if people would like to offer themselves up to answer questions, that would be great, and I'd ask that you give some reference to your expertise if you do. A big "Thank You" to everyone who is willing to answer questions about the MOSes in question, but the immediate preference would be for informational posts. These are meant to be enduring sources of information.
These only work with your participation and your feedback!
Common questions / information I'd recommend sharing to get started
- Day to Day Life
- "What's a deployment like?"
- Career Advancement/Growth Opportunities
- Best Duty Station for your MOS
So, again, willing to answer questions is great, but if there's any information you can impart now, I think that would provide the greatest benefit.
This thread covers the following MOSes:
- 15A Aviation Officer
- 15B Aviation Combined Arms Operations
- 15C Aviation All-Source Intelligence Officer
- 15D Aviation Maintenance Officer
- 15B Aircraft Powerplant Repairer
- 15C MQ-1 (Gray Eagle) Operator
- 15D Aircraft Powertrain Repairer
- 15E RQ-7 (Shadow) Repairer
- 15F Aircraft Electrician
- 15G Aircraft Structural Repairer
- 15H Aircraft Pneudraulics Repairer
- 15K Aircraft Components Repair Supervisor
- 15M MQ-1 (Gray Eagle) Repairer
- 15N Avionic Mechanic
- 15P Aviation Operations Specialist
- 15Q Air Traffic Control Operator
- 15R AH-64 Attack Helicopter Repairer
- 15T UH-60 Helicopter Repairer
- 15U CH-47 Helicopter Repairer
- 15V Observation/Scout Helicopter Repairer (RC)
- 15W RQ-7 (Shadow) Operator
- 15X Tactical Unmanned Aerial Systems Specialist (2025, merging of 15E and 15W)
- 15Y AH-64D Armament/Electrical/Avionic Systems Repairer
- 15Z Aircraft Maintenance Senior Sergeant
#DO NOT:
- Ask MOS questions unrelated to those listed. "How did your duties compare to a 19D when deployed?" or "Is it true an MP Company carries more firepower than an IN Company" are fine. "While this is up, what's 92F like?" is not.
- Do not ask random joining questions. If your question isn't about the MOSes listed, then it probably belongs in a different Megathread, the Weekly Question Thread, or a new post.
2026 Megathread Listing
Will be populated as threads are created
r/army • u/Army_Bot • 3d ago
Army Recruiter Thread for September / 2026
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Verified Recruiters
u/that_bystander - AMEDD Recruiter
u/newtstampede - AMEDD Recruiter
u/luispereznet - AMEDD Recruiter
u/Momo68W - Central California
u/Professional_Sir8082 - NYC
u/SSG_L_In_MA - Massachusetts (South Boston Area)
u/synysterg_18 - Brunswick, GA
u/SGT_MAC_DASR - Eastern North Carolina
u/7hillsrecruiter Philly
u/PassengerNegative462 - California
u/SickCallWarriors - Chicago
u/SSG_M_DASR - North Carolina
u/gulfcoastrecruiter - Mississippi Gulf Coast
u/Dinnetz_Recruiter - St Cloud, MN
u/smashed8ssholes - Northern AL
u/electricboogaloo1991 - Central Illinois
u/SSG_Long_Austin - Alabama
u/jd_army_fitness Pittsburgh, Pa
r/army • u/SlobbOnMyCob • 10h ago
New soldier, first week with the unit
And he had to get picked up at the PMO at 3AM for mudding out at the training ranges in his truck while intoxicated. Right before a holiday weekend.
How’s everyone’s week been?
r/army • u/Deathphoenix47 • 17h ago
No sure who needs to hear this, but please dont forge a profile for 120 days
Wanted to share this as its another forged dd689 showed up recently.
To make a long story short, had a cmdr send one of my providers a picture of an AI edited profile in which a private forged a sick call slip, giving themselves "120 days no running, jumping, or rucking" and endorsed it with a captains forged stamp and signature, and in thr last 2 months 3 other copy cats, not sure exactly what they expected forging a medical officers signature on an official government document, but ill just say the end isnt fun for them.... anyway ill have a chicken sandwich extra pickles.
r/army • u/TheWizzzardKing • 14h ago
Vets acting like boots in college
Got out a little while back, 11b with the 82nd, don't talk about it too much now because I see it become too many peoples whole personalities, check out this highspeed killer in the introduction responses for this class.
Edit: The prompt was: Name, where did you grow up, major, career goal, favorite food, if you could instantly become an expert in a field, 1800s or 3000s, vacation destination, interesting fact about yourself
Pentagon temporarily rescinds guidance on testosterone screening for US troops
Loljk
r/army • u/After-FX • 13h ago
I'm in my early 30s for context, how do y'all deal with leadership that's younger than you and treat the army as if it was highschool instead of a professional 9-5 environment?
I don't see the constant need to prove yourself to others if we're not in an active combat zone, it just looks like you're showing off to a group of teenagers, it looks so pitiful and ridiculous.
Anyway, any tips?
I'd like my dr pepper dirty, with creamer and slushy
r/army • u/Big_Coyote6065 • 14h ago
Who let their soldier go outside the 100 mile ring?
JAG, what happens after his civilian case closes? Or will he be processed out in the next few days?
r/army • u/slingstone • 10h ago
Pentagon Is Redirecting NIH Research Funding, DeLauro Says
r/army • u/Hydration_system67 • 10h ago
Divorced after one got out?
Anyone have a spouse that supported you all throughout the Army, only for them to divorce you once you get out?
Water, light ice
r/army • u/hunterpass1 • 4h ago
Smoking and drinking
I am almost at the end of my process of joining you brothers and sisters, but I had some questions. After my friends joined the military, they started vaping and drinking like crazy. They never really told me why, but a great majority of the personal do. Is the military life stressful?
I don't personally drink or smoke at all. Will I be peer pressured to also drink and vape?
r/army • u/ReplacementFar6276 • 4h ago
Option for Japan reenlistment opened
I’m a 68W currently stationed in Germany, and I recently got linked to a potential assignment in Japan. I’m trying to figure out where I would most likely end up before everything gets finalized.
I know Camp Zama is on mainland Japan, while Torii Station is in Okinawa. I’ve heard conflicting things from different people, some have told me that 68Ws going to Japan typically go to Camp Zama and not Torii Station.
Does anyone here have experience as a 68W in Japan or know where 68w mostly end up?
I specifically requested mainland Japan, and told retention “fuck no” if it’s Okinawa. I know some of you will prob say I’m being fucking stupid. I’m just not a small island guy. Just a big island guy ;)
I’m trying to get clarification before I move forward with this assignment.
Any advice or firsthand experience would be appreciated.
r/army • u/CW1DR5H5I64A • 1d ago
Lawmakers ask Army to explain why it told a military unit to stop specializing in drone warfare
Pentagon expands hormone screening guidance to include female service members
r/army • u/222photo • 19h ago
Wondering how many of these are out there
Recently granted/awarded DMOR Distinguished Member Of Regiment.
Pretty humbled to be recognized by the Regiment and Army
r/army • u/jpgarner00 • 7h ago
Double Jeopardy?
Hey. This question is more geared for someone who is in the legal aspects of things (ideally UCMJ and USC if possible). About a year ago I got a DUI. I was charged under UCMJ. The DUI was on post. I completed all the requirements that the army gave me pertaining to the DUI. I got my article and my Gomar. Yesterday I get a call from U.S. Pretrial Services Officer saying basically I’m being charged federally even tho I was on post and charged under ucmj. I am just confused. How/why this is happening? Is this double jeopardy? It doesn’t make sense to me. Like I understand that if I get my DUI off post, then I would have to deal with Civilian and military repercussions. But I was on post. And I was charged under UCMJ. Not USC. I’m just lost. I thought this was over and done with. I can provide any paperwork that you may need to look at and review. Just lmk please
r/army • u/Blackanator218 • 19h ago
Trench Coat
I have been Active Duty for the better part of 5 years and have never worn my trench coat. I was wondering if this was the same for anyone else.
r/army • u/0xc00ki3m0n5t3r • 7h ago
What MOSs can you voluntarily reclass into without waiting for your normal reenlistment/reclass window? (Packet MOS)
I know 12P is one. I’ve also heard 35L, 17C, 89D, 37F/38-series, etc. mentioned as packet/application MOSs.
Which ones can you actually submit for early in your contract, assuming you meet the prerequisites? Looking for current info from people who’ve done it recently.
r/army • u/Plantain-Fast • 22h ago
Anyone else thinks it’s stupid how during CAV week we have to change back into the regular OCP top just to go to the shopette and change back into the CAV week uniform?
CAV Week is basically 1st Cavalry Division’s birthday/spirit week. Normal training gets mixed with division-wide competitions, ceremonies, and Cav traditions. This year we’ve had a division run, boxing, weightlifting, a two-gun competition, cook-off, command-team competition, and then the birthday ceremony/cake cutting. Basically a week of Cav pride, competition, and mandatory motivation.
The Uniform is Stetson or PC, PT shirt or BN/BDE unit pt shirt, OCP bottom and boots.
I understand off-post however you have to change back into the regular uniform when when you go to the PX or shopette. We got threaten with summarized ART15 if we get caught for uniform violations
r/army • u/datboi1214 • 17h ago
Concerned for buddy etsing
For start he got a month left. Recently just financed a car even though he already had another loan for another car. He recently got an interview for a job a month ago. He has no idea if he got accepted. He told me they will get back with him soon. He moving in with his friends cause all his family is deadbeat I guess. He also got a Motorcycle too. I don't think he got any money saved up whatsoever. He's not married or anything, but I know he got like 20-30k in debt right now and insurance expensive. I just can't seem to get through his head. He's a dumbass and we both 22 years old
r/army • u/noahgage1057 • 8h ago
Amnesia in the Army?
So ive had this question burning in the back of my mind but what is the protocol if a soldier was in an accident and got total amnesia? Obviously they would be med boarded but I couldn't imagine how that soldier would feel if they woke up in the hospital and found out that they are a service member. With years of experience.
Like im sure an soon as the medical team realized that the soldier lost all memories, they would notify COC and family members. But after that, the seperstion process. No way in hell they are going to make the soldier go around post with out processing paper work. Maybe an escort at the most but how do they seperate a soldier like that?
Its just a question that ive been super curious on. Thanks!
r/army • u/maximumballsack • 1d ago
German Marksmanship =/= foreign badge?
Hey, everyone. Not exactly a 670 wizard, so I figured I'd ask here before looking like a dumbass tomorrow.
So, to my understanding, my Thai jump wings are a foreign badge, of which I'm only allowed to wear a single one.
My Schützenschnur, formally known as the German Armed Forces Badge for Weapons Proficiency... is a cord. It's not actually a badge. It doesn't go centered 1/2 inch above the right breast pocket. It can't.
By regulation, is the only thing stopping me from wearing both of these at the same time semantics? Cause that sucks.
I'll take a bigger orange chicken plate with white rice and extra soy sauce.
68W with option 4 to selection.
Just like the title says, currently I`m in the process of getting my PR card through marriage in South Korea. Just to give a little background about myself I did my mandatory service ( ROK army ) being a Agumentee to the US Army ( KATUSA, 11B MOS ). I do realize that there is a ongoing issue with immigrantion to the States. So with everything going on I am contemplating to enlist to gain my citizenship.
For PR card holders there are only a handful of MOSs available ( clearance issue ). The 2 MOS that stand out to me are 68W and 11B ( from experience ). I also wanted a skill set that would transition well into civie life. Now the reason I wanted to go with option 4 is fuck it why not? If I`m going to serve might as well live life to the fullest. Before someone says "why dont you just do option 40" I cant due to being a PR card holder. Now I do realise that going to selection isnt a easy thing. Also I want to make sure I have no regrets when I ETS. Embrace the suck but trying to turn obstacles to elevation is the way I`m looking at it.
How cooked am I? I have been staying in shape and I noticed that the Army has changed their PT standards. Back when I was in active service ( 2013 ) my PT scores were always over 300. Please feel free to share any thoughts, comments, maybe a better pipelines. Thank you all for your service!