a. Major Duties.
The Army Reserve Career Counselor (ARCC) directly impacts the U.S. Army Reserve end strength objective by reenlisting and transitioning Soldiers.
This vital element is impacted through the transitioning of individual ready reserve (IRR) Soldiers to the selected reserve (SELRES), reenlisting Army Reserve Soldiers, prospecting and assisting Soldiers on the following actions:
- become Army Reserve warrant officers
- complete the direct commissioning process
- access into AGR CMF 79
- assisting in supporting non-participant recovery programs
(1) MOSC 79V3O.
(Personnel only).
Soldiers assessed in MOS 79V (Army Reserve Career Counselor) prior to promotion to SFC.
(2) MOSC 79V4O.
Provides guidance and career counseling to Soldiers of the Army Reserve;
identifies eligible Soldiers for transfer into a troop program unit (TPU);
conducts reenlistment and transition interviews;
provides incentives and benefit information to Soldiers;
determines Soldier eligibility for reenlistment or extension;
prepares and processes reenlistment, extension, or transition documents;
prospects and identifies eligible Soldiers to fill vacant warrant officer positions;
prepares and submits warrant officer application packets;
prospects and identifies eligible Soldiers to fill vacant officer positions;
prepares and submits direct commissioning application packets;
coordinates reenlistment ceremonies;
prospects and identifies eligible Soldiers to fill vacant CMF 79 AGR positions;
assists in preparation and submission of AGR packets for CMF 79;
brief leaders on matters relating to reenlistment and transition activities.
(3) MOSC 79V5O.
Perform duties shown in preceding skill level;
leads, manages and evaluates subordinates and programs;
reviews program actions for accuracy and attainment of METL objectives;
provide accurate interpretation of regulatory reenlistment and transfer policy to Army Reserve Soldiers;
develops and directs reenlistment and transition programs;
conducts conferences and seminars;
conducts assistance visits to Army Reserve units within area of responsibility;
conducts reenlistment and transition training;
evaluates subordinate performance and provides feedback;
manage objectives, statistics and award programs;
provides unit performance data to leaders and supervisors.
(4) MOSC 79V60.
Serves as the senior enlisted subject matter expert (SME) for retention and transition and advises commander at all levels concerning retention;
coordinates and employs strategic plans for mission success;
manages enlisted Soldier hiring, assignments, transfer, training, and the Noncommissioned Officer Development Program (NCODP);
supervises headquarters staff personnel;
conducts area quality assurance visits;
fosters relationships and liaisons with command leadership of troop program units (TPUs), regional support commands (RSCs), major supporting commands (MSCs), Soldier readiness processing centers (SRPCs), Reserve Components Career Counselors (RCCCs), and United States Army Recruiting Command (USAREC) personnel.
b. Physical demands rating and qualifications for initial award of MOS.
The Army Reserve Career Counselor must possess the following qualifications:
(1) A physical demands rating of Moderate (Gold).
(2) A physical profile of 232321.
(3) Hold the rank/grade of SSG/E6 or SFC/E7 (Non-waiverable).
(4) Qualifying scores.
(a)
A minimum score of 100 in aptitude area GT (Non-waiverable).
(b)
A minimum OPAT score of Standing Long Jump (LJ) – 0120 cm, seated Power Throw (PT) – 0350 cm, Strength Deadlift (SD) – 0120 lbs., and Interval Aerobic Run (IR) – 0036 shuttles in Physical Demand Category in “Moderate” (Gold).
(5) Must possess ALC for SSG (Non-waiverable).
(6) Must be a high school graduate or GED equivalent (Non-waiverable).
(7) A security eligibility of SECRET is required for the initial award and to maintain the MOS.
Waiverable for transfer to 79V position, and/or attendance at the 79V course, with a favorable ENTNAC/NACI/NAC or NACLC.
Must obtain secret security clearance and automated system access prior to award of MOS 79V.
Failure to obtain or maintain systems access will result in reclassification to another MOS consistent with the needs of the Army.
(8) Must possess a valid state motor vehicle operator license (Non-waiverable).
(9) Must be assigned to a valid position to attend MOS training.
(10) Must have more than 6 years total military service.
(11) Formal training (successful completion of the MOS 79V Army Reserve Career Counselor Course conducted at the Army Reserve Readiness Training Center (ARRTC) under the auspices of the Recruiting and Retention College (RRC)) is mandatory.
MOS 79V may be awarded to Soldiers in the rank of SSG/SFC who complete MOS qualification training and are assigned to a valid 79V position (Non-waiverable).
(12) Waiver authority for (7), (9), and (10) above is Office of the Chief Army Reserve (OCAR), Army Reserve Careers Division (ARCD), Operations Branch, 85 Chamberlin Street, Bldg 6579, Fort Knox, KY, 40121-5107.
OCAR, ARCD is the proponent for the Army Reserve Career Counseling Program and MOS 79V.
All waiver requests will be emailed to [email protected].
c. Additional skill identifiers.
(Note: Refer to table 12-8 (Listing of universal ASI’s associated with all MOS)).
d. Physical requirements and standards of grade (SG).
Physical requirements and SG relating to MOS 79V are listed in the following tables:
(1) Table 10-79V-1. Physical requirements.
(2) Table 10-79V-2. Standards of grade TOE/MTOE (N/A).
(3) Table 10-79V-3. Standards of grade TDA.