As prior service would I go to BCT(which I don't mind), and what to expect for everything else at meps?

2019-05-16T14:39:12-04:00

I join on 2008 and left Army active duty on 2011 I want to reenlist this year(2019). Does anybody can give me good info on what's going on or what am I supposed to do?

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 16 at 2019 2:43 PM

2019-05-16T14:43:02-04:00

Unfortunately, since you’ve been out for more than 3 years, you will have to return to basic training as far as I know. SFC Private RallyPoint Member will know more.

Response by SSG William Jones made May 16 at 2019 3:01 PM

2019-05-16T15:01:09-04:00

I left in 1974 and reenlisted in 1990. Didn't have to go to BCT but I did have to drop one pay grade. Came out in '99 as an E6.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 16 at 2019 3:09 PM

2019-05-16T15:09:56-04:00

I actually did some digging and found this:

In the Army, former members of other services (except the Marine Corps), are required to attend the four-week Warrior Transition Course at Fort Bliss, Texas. Former Soldiers and Marines who have a break in service of more than three years must also attend this course.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 16 at 2019 3:48 PM

2019-05-16T15:48:07-04:00

contact your local recruiter, they will have the most up to date info for you.

Response by SSG Thomas Gallegos made May 16 at 2019 5:57 PM

2019-05-16T17:57:52-04:00

A friend of mine just re-enlisted after being out since ‘11 and has to do boot again.

Response by SSG Brian G. made May 16 at 2019 8:00 PM

2019-05-16T20:00:20-04:00

Depends on your prior service and the length of time you have been out as to whether you would need to attend BCT or not. Check with your recruiter as they will have the most current and up to date information.

As to what you will go through at MEPS? It will be the same as you enlisting for the first time. They have to check everything to make sure that nothing has changed and sign off there and if something has changed, they have to make sure that it is within the standard guidelines for enlistment.

Response by SFC Michael Hanke made May 16 at 2019 9:06 PM

2019-05-16T21:06:02-04:00

Join the National Guard for one year, then transfer to active duty, bypass the BCT requirement.

Response by MAJ Javier Rivera made May 16 at 2019 9:50 PM

2019-05-16T21:50:10-04:00

Depends! If going into the Reserves/NG most likely not. If going Regular Army, there is a chance. Only a recruiter can really answer your question!!!!

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made May 16 at 2019 10:06 PM

2019-05-16T22:06:10-04:00

I joined in 2006 and was honorably discharged 2014. I re-enlisted last year and I was required to go back to BCT. I can almost with 100% certainty guarantee the same thing. It’s not so bad. Your rank will not allow you any prior service perks and you will sleep with the private’s and enjoy all the glory that is IET status. God speed and have fun. It’s way different the second go around.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made May 16 at 2019 10:11 PM

2019-05-16T22:11:21-04:00

And as stated already MEPS is exactly the same as when you went through before EXCEPT there is one difference I noticed. When the doc looked in my butt this time around she had a male spotter. So it was two sets of eyes looking into my ass this go round.

Response by SSG Byron Howard Sr made May 16 at 2019 11:16 PM

2019-05-16T23:16:37-04:00

Used to be a two week refresher course you could go to.

Response by SGT James Nelson made Nov 5 at 2019 10:26 AM

2019-11-05T10:26:13-05:00

I did in fact have to back thru basic after a break in service (8 years). It did me some good getting me back into shape.