Does inactive service on DD214 counts towards time in service once a prior service re-enlists?

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 14 Mar 2023 21:55:24 -0400

Prior service looking at re-enlistment options, found out I got about 8 months or inactive service on my DD214 (I was in the reserves before going active).

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 14 at 2023 10:07 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 14 Mar 2023 22:07:52 -0400

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Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 15 at 2023 1:12 AM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 01:12:25 -0400

I believe it only counts at retirement for pay.

Response by CPT Lawrence Cable made Mar 15 at 2023 5:56 AM

CPT Lawrence Cable — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 05:56:19 -0400

You were in a Drilling Reserve unit, and not IRR? Generally they will adjust your time in grade, but you should be able to get credit for years in service for pay. Break in service has some different rules, but the Army is pretty fair about your basic entry date for pay.