As a prior-service Navy veteran looking to rejoin the military (Army), what are some changes that I can expect?

Depends on what your MOS will be. The Army isn't what it used to be. I have heard that the Army has gone soft in their training. Being prior service, you will have an advantage over the other recruits. Stay open minded of what you expect from the Army, and what you expect from yourself. Wish you the best of luck.

Probably a lot more political correctness,for one thing. However, best of luck to you!

I had a 20 year break in service (1996-2016) from the Navy to the N.G. I was able to keep rank and TIS. However, was screwed by the Good Ole Boy system once I completed BCT and AIT. All I needed was BLC to promote to E5 and two different units kept placing their friends ahead of me. After 4 years I finally picked up E5 and now due to no available slots I am probably going to have to change my MOS/Rating to promote. Again slowing down my progression.
Lesson to learn look ahead and see what MOS has room for growth and has had for the past couple of cycles.
#2 Don't let a Recruiter tell you they have to take RANK, TIS, or TIG. That's a lie.
#3 Get a bonus if eligible. The Army has all of the money and is hurting for people. "Show me the money"

Dear, former PO2 Gabriel Petterso, look for Army posts that have colleges on-site; After I got out of Basic Training and went to AIT (Advanced Individual Training for my MOS 71l that 71-Lima), I wrote NATO posts like Heidelberg, SHAPE HQ, Netherlands and received what are called "Control and Line Numbers", which are officers who wrote me back while I was still in Fort Jackson, SC learning to type without looking at my fingers. When I got to the Army's 21st Replacement at Rhein Main, they tried to ignore those assignment orders and put me in formation as a "people package" to a remote assignment.

I fell out of formation and ran to the E-6 who was in the office at Rhein Main and told him, I have 4 letters with control and line numbers at NATO posts, I shouldn't be going to a remote assignment. He said, let me give you a typing test and if you pass it, you'll be going to Heidelberg, where you can finish your B.A. degree.

I passed the test. You do not need to stay in formation and be shipped off to BFE. Had I not the courage to fall out of formation and find that Staff Sergeant, my life would have been completely different.

You want to choose an MOS that is useful at all assignments; If you're bent on specific MOSs you might be shooting yourself in the foot. Get your college degree, a B.A. not an A.A. and become an officer. You'll benefit your troops by having previous enlisted experience, plus be an enlightened leader with a more broad view of the world situation.

I wish when I was 24 and in the Army there were 60-yr olds like me around. I'm not trying to be pushy, but I gotta say working full time at a NATO post while goiing to full-time college at night and on the weekends kept me out of trouble and I accomplished a major goal. God bless you, former PO2 Gabriel Petterson.

I was an 8 year Navy Veteran that enlisted in the Army after being out for many years. I have recently Retired with 23 years of service. There are many things to consider when joining the Army.
1. Will you be full time Army, Army Reserve or National Guard?
They each have their differences but work together for the greater good.
2. What job/MOS will you receive?
You will be required to have an Army MOS to make RANK! (Ensure you get the MOS School as quickly as possible!)
3. Just like the Navy, get everything in writing and ensure you keep copies of everything... Even your Naval record will be needed!
4. You will have to take Military Leadership courses (BLC, ALC SLC and MLC depending on the rank you enlist at) The Army does not recognize the Navy equivalent.

There is a lot of differences between the two branches as the Navy is an industrial base branch while the Army is personnel heavy. Chose an MOS that you will be challenged and enjoy.

Watch out for the A___oles!!!!