If I re-enlist into a different branch as a prior service, will my service time restart?

SPC Marvin Pernell — Mon, 14 Jun 2021 06:44:27 -0400

I served 6 years in the Army National Guard. I got out honorably in 2019. I want to re enlist and join the Air Force. My question is will my time in service start from 0 or will it start at 6 years?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 14 at 2021 7:22 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 14 Jun 2021 07:22:31 -0400

If you're in Reserve Component and you join an Active Component only your time spent in an Active Duty Status will count towards your Active Duty retirement. Your total time in service will still count towards pay

Response by CPT Lawrence Cable made Jun 14 at 2021 8:38 AM

CPT Lawrence Cable — Mon, 14 Jun 2021 08:38:12 -0400

Your Time in Service for pay will start at 6 years. Only your active duty time will count as time towards retirement. However, if you plan on staying for 20 years, you will get credit for non active duty points for retirement pay.

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Jun 14 at 2021 11:10 AM

SFC Michael Hasbun — Mon, 14 Jun 2021 11:10:46 -0400

Reserve time will go towards time for pay (assuming you make it to retirement), but not Time in Service. Only time spent on Active Duty counts towards Active Duty time.

Response by SGT Robert Wager made Jun 15 at 2021 8:30 AM

SGT Robert Wager — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 08:30:21 -0400

You will get a computation of service and get credit for total active duty time for pay and years of service.