Anyone gone back to basic training after a break in service? What are your experiences?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 16 Jan 2020 12:25:58 -0500

I am in the process of reenlisting back into the army national guard. The recruiter has told me since I have had a 6 years break in service that I need to go back to basic training. That is all fine and dandy I will just be the most high speed there as I already know what's going on. But I'm wondering what are other people's experiences having to go back to basic.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 16 at 2020 1:24 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 16 Jan 2020 13:24:36 -0500

Although I haven't returned to basic training, in my basic training cycle, we had a female who was returning due to her having a baby then re enlisting after the child started school. From my observation, so take it with a grain of salt, DON'T try to be the high speed "hooah" guy that thinks he is better than everyone. We had a Soldier act like that because his brother was a recruiter, the Drill Sergeants had a field day smoking him (and our platoon) for what he thought he knew. Meanwhile, She stayed to her self and listened to our drill Sergeants and came out as squad leader and was promoted to PFC before we ever knew she was prior enlisted. I asked her after the cycle what it was like and she said she enjoyed the new BCT and had fun comparing the two experiences there.

Response by PFC Don Jenks made Jan 16 at 2020 4:00 PM

PFC Don Jenks — Thu, 16 Jan 2020 16:00:33 -0500

I'm currently in fort Benning waiting to get inserted into training as a 19D. I've been here two months. It's more relaxed for prior service but there still is rules.

Response by PV2 Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 16 at 2020 5:47 PM

PV2 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 16 Jan 2020 17:47:11 -0500

So you’re recruiter basically said anything under 6 years and you won’t have to repeat anything?

Response by SFC Wanda Estes made Jan 16 at 2020 7:52 PM

SFC Wanda Estes — Thu, 16 Jan 2020 19:52:39 -0500

It's just like the first but you'll have more responsibility and you will probably get to March the troops. It will be a good leader lesson. Good luck

Response by CPL Gary Pifer made Jan 17 at 2020 12:28 AM

CPL Gary Pifer — Fri, 17 Jan 2020 00:28:29 -0500

Talk with other recruiters...