If I re-enlist as prior service, can I retake the ASVAB or will I be restricted to my old MOS?

2018-04-22T18:34:09-04:00

I'm looking to reenlist in the army as prior service and was wondering if I can retake the ASVAB? I'm also curious if I'll be restricted to my old MOS (11B).

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 22 at 2018 6:38 PM

2018-04-22T18:38:38-04:00

SPC Anthony Lewis Your best bet is to talk to an Army recruiter.

Response by Cpl John Barker made Apr 22 at 2018 7:44 PM

2018-04-22T19:44:20-04:00

How long have you been out? I was just talking to a Paratrooper with the 82nd on Friday and he told me he got article 15'ed for rolling his eyes during a tranny brief. May not be what you remember

Response by SSG Erik McKinster made Apr 22 at 2018 8:58 PM

2018-04-22T20:58:30-04:00

You may not have a choice. When I came back in I was a trained Mortar Section Sergeant. The only thing I required was maintaining SGT... Of the three Moss's they offered me, 11C want one of them.

Response by SGT Eric Davis made Apr 22 at 2018 10:35 PM

2018-04-22T22:35:08-04:00

It depends on the need of the army and you can take the ASVAB again

Response by SPC Anthony Lewis made Apr 22 at 2018 11:38 PM

2018-04-22T23:38:43-04:00

Thanks, everyone for the advice.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 30 at 2018 9:46 AM

2018-04-30T09:46:13-04:00

I just enlisted in the NG after a 10 year break in service from AD. It will depend. If you ASVAB is over 10 years old, you have to re-take the ASVAB. Recruiter will want you to take the old MOS because it is easier and less paperwork. You can ask to retake the ASVAB and go for a new MOS.