Is it possible to go back Active Duty and reclass?

SPC Reva Davis — Thu, 31 May 2018 14:22:19 -0400

Hello, I am 30% with active PTSD. I am in IRR Status and have used most of my G.I bill. After being in IRR for 4 years, I am really considering going back Active Duty or AGR. However I do not want to come back as 31E. Is it possible to go back Active Duty and reclass? What are my chances, if any? Am I better off going Active Reserve then going either Active Duty or AGR. Also I am divorced.

Response by SPC Sheila Lewis made May 31 at 2018 2:32 PM

SPC Sheila Lewis — Thu, 31 May 2018 14:32:49 -0400

What are You drawing 30% disability for? What does "active" PTSD mean? What are You studying?

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 31 at 2018 2:54 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 31 May 2018 14:54:26 -0400

You could always try and get into the Guard. That shouldn't interfere too much with your school. Most states offer TA or some other form of education benefit in addition to the GI Bill. Once you get that out of the way you could go the technician or AGR route.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made May 31 at 2018 3:40 PM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 31 May 2018 15:40:02 -0400

So your best bet is going to a recruiter and asking these questions. Really it is going to depend on a lot of factors in my opinion. You can always "reclass" in to a different job based on your ASVAB scores and prior civilian and military service. I have had several Soldiers of mine get out of the military and go Guard or Reserves. Some received the same job a few switched.

Response by CSM John Mead made May 31 at 2018 5:24 PM

CSM John Mead — Thu, 31 May 2018 17:24:06 -0400

Rather than listen to the rank and file, who are really just asking you inane questions rather than afford you constructive information, do as one respondent said, see a recruiter. Find out your options first and then make your decision. If you're also a single parent, understand your commitment to have someone to assume responsibility for your dependents in case of deployment. Your disability and PTSD are serious concerns and will have to be addressed. All skills have established minimum physical requirements, and your specific limitations might not allow your going back to active duty or even AGE. PTSD is a whole can of worms in itself. Evaluation is a prerequisite. That's why I concur with the other recommendation to see a recruiter. Get the straight information from the source and in writing.

Response by SGT Christopher Hayden made May 31 at 2018 6:08 PM

SGT Christopher Hayden — Thu, 31 May 2018 18:08:07 -0400

MEPS won't touch you if you've been rated 30% or higher by the VA, especially for mental health disabilities. Had it been lower than 30%, you could have had a shot at the Guard and either just given up the difference in VA pay and drill pay. But I don't think you have much of a shot at even that with a 30% rating.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made May 31 at 2018 7:41 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Thu, 31 May 2018 19:41:11 -0400

The fights I see are:
1. Are you medically fit.
2. Possibly taking the ASVAB again.
3. Balancing your ASVAB score with the needs of the Army.

Response by Sgt S.P. Woodke made May 31 at 2018 8:35 PM

Sgt S.P. Woodke — Thu, 31 May 2018 20:35:29 -0400

you can do WAY more for us fellow veterans as a civilian -more than you ever can -
if you were to reUp.

Find purpose on the outside by guiding - mentoring - recently the recent and not so recently discharged - as well as - the kids of fallen Brothers and Sisters in Arms...

BOOST their outlook on life - help them assimilate into this less than desirable environment -

Keep being the Rockstar who you really are...by giving back to those who find it more difficult to meld back into civilian life.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 31 at 2018 8:40 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 31 May 2018 20:40:48 -0400

Getting aPTSD waiver approved to get back in is going to a long shot. Doesn’t mean you can’t try.