Posted on Jul 21, 2019
Can you change the length of enlistment while in the DEP?
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I signed off on a 6-year infantry contract in the army, and honestly, I regret it. I wasn't scheduled for enlistment that day however I got upgraded to enlistment at MEPs right after the medical and didn't have much to think over my decision until I got home. Im currently in DEP and I've got over one month until Im shipping out. Is it possible to change the length of enlistment from 6 to 4 years?
Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS)
11X: Infantry Recruit
Infantry
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Until you raise your right hand and sign the dotted line, you are not bound
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Cristian Nicoles
I have done both, however as far as I've read, the oath of elistment at MEPs is irrelevant until you take the second one before Basic.
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SPC Elijah J. Henry, MBA
Cristian Nicoles - that is correct. Despite what anyone tells you, there are no real consequences for walking away at this point.
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You should be able to. Just let your recruiter know. It might affect your enlistment bonus if you’re getting one.
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If you havent signed on the line then you have no commitment yet. Talk to your recruiter and ask about your options.
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Renegotiating the term length shouldn't be an issue. Renegotiating your MOS or ship date would be a much more difficult issue. The term length should be as simple as changing the term length and bonus amount.
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You can reclass to a different MOS after you do a year at your new duty station I reclassed an 11B to 12R interior electrician after only 2 years in the army he was on a 5 year contract....
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SFC (Join to see)
However i recommend a shorter contract to start 4 years would be better for options in future contracts. If you have less time the earlier you can recontract and pick a new duty station or stabilize there ect ect...
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#1 talk to your Future Soldier Leader.
#2 if you’re going active duty, your first oath isn’t really an oath, it’s kind of like a “promise” I’ll come back to do the real oath when I ship out.
#3 the army doesn’t promise what job, what location or what’s available day-to-day. You made that choice to raise your hand that day. Grown men make grown decisions. Go speak to your recruiter, they will help you.
#2 if you’re going active duty, your first oath isn’t really an oath, it’s kind of like a “promise” I’ll come back to do the real oath when I ship out.
#3 the army doesn’t promise what job, what location or what’s available day-to-day. You made that choice to raise your hand that day. Grown men make grown decisions. Go speak to your recruiter, they will help you.
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Yes, it is called a renegotiation. You need to talk to your recruiter immediately, as this should be done before the 30 day mark to ship. You will forfeit any bonus you got for the 6 year contract, but will qualify for any other incentives that come with a shorter enlistment.
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