The primary objective of the Army Enlisted Acquisition Career Management Field (CMF) 51 and Military Occupational Series (MOS) 51C is to ensure that the Army has Contracting Noncommissioned Officers that are qualified, trained, experienced and available to maintain a high state of combat readiness.

The MOS 51C was designed to aide the Acquisition Corps in bridging the gaps that occur before military logistics resources can be mobilized. In some cases this aide will be necessary for the duration of the contingency, humanitarian, assistance or peacekeeping operations; especially where no Host Nation Support (HNS), nation to nation, agreements exist for the supplies or services required.

We are striving to augment existing logistics support capabilities and provide a new source of support for critically required supplies and services during initial deployment, sustainment, and redeployment of those supplies and services. These requirements are satisfied through planning, solicitation, award, and administration of contracts in support of contingency missions.

This MOS is open to Soldiers from any MOS!

Active Duty Process

1. NCO meets the basic prerequisites for MOS 51C.
2. NCO request reclassification through local retention channels and submits application (DA Form 4187).
3. Application is sent to HRC Reclassification Branch and HRC 51C Career and Assignment NCO for further processing.
4. The pre-approved application is forwarded to the USA Army Acquisition Support Center 51C proponent for final approval.
5. Once approved for reclassification into MOS 51C, the NCO will receive a message from HRC Reclassification Branch through their local retention channels informing them to contact the MOS 51C Career and Assignment Manager to receive assignment instructions and to be enrolled into Contracting AIT/MOS training.
6. If not approved for reclassification, HRC Reclassification Branch will send a message through retention channels to the NCO explaining the reasons why their application for reclassification was disapproved.
7. Active duty NCOs will request reclassification for MOS 51C through local retention channels to HQDA HRC Reclassification, Retirement and Separations Branch, ATTN: AHRC-EPF-M, 2461 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22331-0450.

Army Reserve and National Guard Process

1. Army Reserve NCOs will request reclassification for MOS 51C through Army Human Resources Command-St Louis, ATTN: AHRC-RSE-Q, 1 Reserve Way, St. Louis, MO 63132-5200. LTC Charles Mitchell, telephone: 314-592-0608, email: Charles.Mitchell@hrcstl.army.mil.
2. National Guard NCOs will request reclassification for MOS 51C through National Guard Bureau, Acquisition Career Management Officer, ATTN: NGB-ZA-PARC-ACM, 1411 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Arlington, VA 22202-3231. Mr. Thomas Drinkwater, telephone: 703-607-0163, email: Thomas.Drinkwater@us.army.mil.

Prerequisites for MOS 51C:

1. For SSG – SFC with less then 10 years of active duty service in any Career Management Field at time of submission for reclassification, all Army components
2. Recommendation letter signed by a battalion commander O5 and higher.
3. Successful completion of a Leadership Tour (NCOER).
4. Copy of college transcripts or a diploma from an accredited institution.
5. Copies of training certification related to contract training if applicable.
6. Letter/verification of security clearance.
7. No derogatory information in OMPF.
8. Exhibit stability in personal affairs IAW 600-20.
9. Meet height and weight standard IAW 600-9.

NCO must possess the following qualifications to be awarded MOS 51C - AL&T Contracting NCO:

1. Must be eligible for reclassification per 614-200.
2. Must successfully complete Defense Acquisition University Level I and Level II contracting courses.
3. A physical demand rating of moderately heavy.
4. A physical profile of rating: 222222.
5. Qualifying scores. A minimum score of 110 in aptitude area GT.
6. Normal color vision.
7. Be a U.S. citizen.
8. A security eligibility of favorable National Agency Check (NAC) or Entrance National Agency Check (ENTNAC), per AR 370-67, para 3-613.
9. Exhibits stability in personal affairs as outlined in AR 600-20.
10. Have a valid U.S. driver’s license.
11. Meet Service Remaining Requirement (SRR) as outlined in AR 614-200, chapter 4.
12. Meet height and weight standard as outlined in AR 600-9.
13. Maintain Deployable status as outlined in AR 40-501.
14. Waiver authority for eligibility criteria or MOS Qualification issues will be forwarded to the Director, Acquisition Career Management, USA Acquisition Support Center (USAASC), 9900 Belvoir Road, Bldg 201, Ft Belvoir, VA 22060, for decision.
15. Formal training (completion of MOS 51C Qualification courses conducted under the auspices of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (AL&T)) and USAASC 51C Proponent, 9900 Belvoir, Rd, Bldg 201, Ft Belvoir, VA 22060, mandatory.

1. Soldier prepares Reclassification packet and submits the information to the 51C Proponency Office for reclassification consideration
2. The U.S. Army Acquisition Support Center (USAASC) Contracting proponent in conjunction with the MOS 51C Assignment and Career manager will review Soldier requests for reclassification and provide approval or disapproval to DA Reclassification Branch and the Soldier.
3. Upon approval of the Soldiers reclassification packet the MOS 51C NCO Assignment and Career manager will place the Soldier on reassignment instructions to a Contracting Unit and will approve the initial MOS training courses for the Reclassifying Soldier.
4. Upon completion of MOS training, the Soldier will be awarded the MOS 51C and managed as an AL&T Contracting NCO.

• MOS 51C DA Form 4187
• MOS 51C Reclassification Instructions
• MOS 51C Soliders Reclassification Request
• MOS 51C Commander's Recommendation
• MOS 51C Security Clearance

HQDA HRC Reclassification, Retirement and Separations Branch
ATTN: AHRC-EPF-M
2461 Eisenhower Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22331-0450