How does Reenlistment really work?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 30 Sep 2015 02:29:15 -0400

My reenlistment window opened up, but I am already on PCS orders to California. I am currently dual military, but I have asked to reenlist for Hawaii if there are slots available. I am being told that's not possible and I have to stay in California. Could someone better explain because I have no understanding to this?

Response by SSG Roderick Smith made Sep 30 at 2015 4:00 AM

SSG Roderick Smith — Wed, 30 Sep 2015 04:00:58 -0400

The problem is that you're already on orders. Simply reenlisting usually doesn't change that. You could decline those orders, but that wouldn't help because then you'd be barred from reenlisting. Is your spouse on orders for CA as well? If so, that is another reason. They'd have to find spots for both of you in HI. Have you spoken with your branch manager at all?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 30 at 2015 1:17 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 30 Sep 2015 13:17:58 -0400

Are you both enrolled in the Married Army Couples Program (MACP)?

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 14 at 2017 4:30 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 14 Jun 2017 16:30:43 -0400

Just wanted an update on your situation back in 2015. I'm in a similar situation now and wanted to know what happened to you?