Sgt Tom A3855845<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I was in the Marine Corps for five years as an MP and after having been out for a while, I think I want to give active duty another go but in the Navy this time. I was told by a Navy recruiter that the best way for prior service to get back on active duty was to join the reserves and wait for a spot to open up. I would rather not wait it out in the reserves indefinitely but I will if that's the only option. Also I am open to an MOS change but Master at Arms (MP again) would probably still be my first choice.How realistic is it to go back on active duty after having been out for almost two years?2018-08-05T22:01:55-04:00Sgt Tom A3855845<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I was in the Marine Corps for five years as an MP and after having been out for a while, I think I want to give active duty another go but in the Navy this time. I was told by a Navy recruiter that the best way for prior service to get back on active duty was to join the reserves and wait for a spot to open up. I would rather not wait it out in the reserves indefinitely but I will if that's the only option. Also I am open to an MOS change but Master at Arms (MP again) would probably still be my first choice.How realistic is it to go back on active duty after having been out for almost two years?2018-08-05T22:01:55-04:002018-08-05T22:01:55-04:00Sgt Private RallyPoint Member3855947<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div><a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="1566715" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/1566715-sgt-tom-a">Sgt Tom A</a> I would not limit your choice to only the Navy. I would look at what all the branches have to offer, and then talk to prior service recruiters. Good luck.Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 5 at 2018 11:20 PM2018-08-05T23:20:38-04:002018-08-05T23:20:38-04:00MAJ Ken Landgren3855955<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>My gut feeling is you take a risk by going reserves vs a recruiter who can guarantee you an AD slot.Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Aug 5 at 2018 11:28 PM2018-08-05T23:28:45-04:002018-08-05T23:28:45-04:00SFC Private RallyPoint Member3856057<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Army is wide open for prior service at the moment....I just made a post with what is available for mos.Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 6 at 2018 1:35 AM2018-08-06T01:35:43-04:002018-08-06T01:35:43-04:00SCPO Private RallyPoint Member3857702<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Don't forget the Coast Guard. They have prior service enlistments to regular Coast Guard active duty. See if you qualify and listen to what they have to offer. Trying to go from reserves to regular is usually very "iffy" in any branch of service. I wish you the best in your next military chapter, whichever branch it is.Response by SCPO Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 6 at 2018 3:28 PM2018-08-06T15:28:13-04:002018-08-06T15:28:13-04:00Sgt Tom A3857778<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Thank you everyone for your input. I will check out the other branches, including the Coast Guard and I will push for straight to active duty.Response by Sgt Tom A made Aug 6 at 2018 4:02 PM2018-08-06T16:02:24-04:002018-08-06T16:02:24-04:00SSG Ken Schiffner3862249<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Like someone else said, I’d look into the coast guard. They have a law enforcement mission so you past MOS would be a plus. Another route for you would be ROTC. There are full rides out there for ROTC cadets, or you can start with your college money from Uncle Sam and earn a scholarship. Some of the best infantry officers I ever served with were prior enlisted. Good luck.Response by SSG Ken Schiffner made Aug 8 at 2018 9:06 AM2018-08-08T09:06:34-04:002018-08-08T09:06:34-04:002018-08-05T22:01:55-04:00