If you step away from joining the Navy Reserve, does it affect your honorable discharge as a Prior Service?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 17 Jul 2020 12:08:06 -0400

I was Active Army 4 years, and decided I wanted to join the Navy reserves. Unfortunately due to some family problems, I have to step away from joining. I have gone to meps, I have not gone to my first drill or A school, but the recruiter told me I "signed" documents, though I have never received paperwork on when I begin my service contract, or given me anytype of service contract. He does say it might get my Re code from 1 to 4, but will it affect my Honorable?

Response by CW5 Jack Cardwell made Jul 17 at 2020 12:10 PM

CW5 Jack Cardwell — Fri, 17 Jul 2020 12:10:10 -0400

Your discharge was for that period of Army service.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 17 at 2020 12:17 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 17 Jul 2020 12:17:00 -0400

If you went to MEPS and swore into the Navy Reserves, THAT is the day your new service contract starts. Not sure about Navy Reserves, but Army Reserves, a new troop is not required to attend Reserve duties until they are MOS-Q. Contact your Recruiter to find out what unit you were assigned to. If that is known, then contact the unit and speak with them. And let them know of your issues. Also, let your Recruiter know of your issues.

Response by SGT Mark Friedman made Jul 17 at 2020 1:31 PM

SGT Mark Friedman — Fri, 17 Jul 2020 13:31:59 -0400

It shouldn't.

Response by SP5 Peter Keane made Jul 17 at 2020 4:03 PM

SP5 Peter Keane — Fri, 17 Jul 2020 16:03:59 -0400

Your 214 won't change, but you will not get a 256A at the end of the 8 year MSO.

Response by CDR Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 19 at 2020 12:41 AM

CDR Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 19 Jul 2020 00:41:34 -0400

If you have a previous honorable discharge from the Army, it will remain as the same status. Once you signed a contract with the Navy Reserve that would be the date of your new enlistment. If you are unable to fulfill your contract due to unforeseen circumstances your recruiter is correct that your reenlistment code may change. This means if you try to enter the service at a later date you will require a waiver.