How can I re-enlist before FY19?

2018-08-22T22:40:45-04:00

I have some questions about re-enlistment.

I'm a active duty 35L SGT(P) attending ALC and will likely make cutoff for E6 in October 2018. At this time, we have a substantial bonus (Tier 8) for E5, which drops down to a Tier 5 for E6.

My current ETS date is sometime in November of 2019. The current Policy Memo states "No Soldier with an FY20 ETS Date (e.g. ETS of 1 October 2019 and later) will enter the ROW at any time during this fiscal year."

My questions: Is there any way I can re-enlist before the beginning of FY19? Can I still re-enlist and recieve the E5 bonus BEFORE being promoted to E6 (assuming I make cutoff for October)?

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 23 at 2018 12:43 AM

2018-08-23T00:43:24-04:00

Quite the issue you face. The issue you face....normally one cannot re-enlist until 365 days (or less) from your ETS. If this still holds true, then it all boils down to the fact if you make cut-off in October or not. As I see it, as long as you don't make cut-off before your 1 year-out window opens, then you should be good to go. If you do make cut-off and receive orders before your window opens, then you will face the Tier drop. Best bet, talk with your Retention NCO to get the best and up-to-date answers.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 23 at 2018 3:04 AM

2018-08-23T03:04:26-04:00

You read the policy message, right? That's the policy. It also states if you incur an SRR that you're eligible to reenlist as opposed to extend. So if you're on assignment and need to extend, you can reenlist.
Have heart, that bonus message wasn't really for you. There's almost always a new message released around October. You might find something better.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Aug 23 at 2018 4:45 PM

2018-08-23T16:45:34-04:00

1. Take it to a retention NCO. 2. If you are in it for the cash, do us a favor and get out.