Does switching from reserve to active duty require you to go through the entire process of MEPS again?

2020-06-28T14:07:21-04:00

I'm currently in the Army Reserves but my contract will be ending soon. I want to switch over to active duty and I was wondering if this means I would have to go through the whole entire process of MEPS again. Since I have a recent PHA and dental on file, can I skip that portion of medical screening? I've heard it is possible but I'm also not sure because last time I went to MEPS was 2016.

Response by SPC Margaret Higgins made Jun 28 at 2020 2:09 PM

2020-06-28T14:09:03-04:00

Dear Sergeant, I do; indeed; pray; that you are successful; at finding the answer to your question. SSG Private RallyPoint Member

Response by SGT David Shanley Jr. made Jun 28 at 2020 2:14 PM

2020-06-28T14:14:36-04:00

From what I gathered, you will go to MEPS, you may be allowed to "skip" some portions within the facility. However the best place to find the answer would be an Active Duty recruiter. As you will need to talk to them to start an enlistment contract for regular army. Also some of my soldiers that have made the switch had to also chose a different MOS. This may or may not be the case with you, but it is something you should be aware of. As 2 of my current soldiers have had to do this when switching from AGR, and Reserves to active duty.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 28 at 2020 2:40 PM

2020-06-28T14:40:29-04:00

I just did this process from the guard. Went to meps yesterday, as long as you have a new PHA from this fiscal year, you will go there just to sit with a counselor and sign a contract, won’t have to do anything else as long as you are all green on PHA

Response by SGT Steven Palma made Jun 29 at 2020 11:15 AM

2020-06-29T11:15:36-04:00

I switched from reserves to active. All I did was picked a MOS and signed a contract