How can I go active duty since it is open now?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 09 Jan 2017 09:11:50 -0500

I have been trying to go active for 10+ years now. Please help.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 9 at 2017 9:43 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 09 Jan 2017 09:43:24 -0500

Do you have education completed? Have you thought of commissioning? Do you wish to stay in signal or is active duty of any flavor your intent?

Response by SFC J Fullerton made Jan 9 at 2017 9:45 AM

SFC J Fullerton — Mon, 09 Jan 2017 09:45:18 -0500

I assume that you are in the ARNG or USAR? Your first step is getting a conditional release approved on a DD368 in order to process for the active component. Second, as a Prior Service applicant, you must qualify for active duty vacancies as dictated by HRC Prior Service business rules. This may be an issue for you as an E6. Please see the link. http://www.goarmy.com/careers-and-jobs/current-and-prior-service/continue-serving/active-duty/prior-service-business-rules.html

Prior Service Business Rules

The Prior Service Business Rules acts as a guide for Soldiers who are interested in reenlisting in the regular Army.

Response by 1SG Al Brown made Jan 9 at 2017 1:41 PM

1SG Al Brown — Mon, 09 Jan 2017 13:41:23 -0500

Step 1., buy two cups of black coffee. Step 2., take it to the office of a USAR and AD recruiters (preferably large station). Step 3., ask the same question and get a real time answer. Have a good one.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 9 at 2017 3:21 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 09 Jan 2017 15:21:27 -0500

SSG you need a DD-368 (conditional release) signed by your Co and BN CO.
After you will work with active duty recruiters to go through MEPS and re up. Its a major pain in the rear. But if you have your ducks in a row, it should work out. Im trying to do the same from the NG.