Can I get back in on active duty in the Marine Corps after getting out in 2013 and my IRR time ending in 2017?

2020-11-29T11:46:50-05:00

Got out in 2013. Irr time ended Jan 2017. I want to get back in on active duty. Can it be done? Anyone know someone that has done it recently?

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 29 at 2020 12:34 PM

2020-11-29T12:34:02-05:00

Could highly depend on age. By law, the maximum age for enlistment for the Marines is 35 with prior experience in military service.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 29 at 2020 12:43 PM

2020-11-29T12:43:31-05:00

Just join the Army, we've got better promotions, MOS's, assignments, and duty stations. Plus, we love our prior service brothers and sisters. They always bring something different in experience than your average 18 year old fresh out of high school

Response by CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 29 at 2020 1:04 PM

2020-11-29T13:04:18-05:00

I put a few retreads in, no offense intended. If you are still qualified see a Recruiter. You'll make his day, and help make mission. Sort of, as prior service count with Manpower but not so much for those in between. It's more of a courtesy that you have earned. Don't waste their time if you're not still qualified, and ready to go.

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 29 at 2020 2:34 PM

2020-11-29T14:34:31-05:00

Have you talked to A Marine Recruiter?

Response by SSgt Christophe Murphy made Nov 29 at 2020 7:23 PM

2020-11-29T19:23:27-05:00

It is possible and has been done before but the devil is in the details. Speak to a prior service recruiter and get the most accurate and current information directly from the source.