Is it true that prior enlisted are not allowed to retake the ASVAB?

Hell, find a different recruiter to get a second opinion. I've been in for 20 years (Total Service) and I've taken that thing 4 times. Once when I first came in back in '93, then again in '96 when I went Active Duty, then again in '98 when I wanted to switch back to Medic (it was my secondary MOS and was told my GT wasn't high enough to reclass BACK to an MOS I already held), and again in '08 when I came back in after a 5.5 year break.

I retook my ASVAB when I was on active duty in Germany to raise my score over 110. SO I know that at one point you could retest.

You can absolutely retake your ASVAB. I have sent soldiers to go and retake it over. That is absolutely false.

He's BSing you.

This is probably his basis for the info. From AR 601-210 5-8 h. Recruiters are not authorized to have applicants retested for the sole purpose of increasing aptitude area scores to
meet standards prescribed for enlistment options or programs.

ASVAB scores don't expire, the services set their own rules for what they accept and retest options. The last I heard, the Army doesn't allow retests at MEPS. When I rejoined I had to retake the ASVAB because it had been over 3 years I had a break in service. Different times, different policies. If you want to join the Army, then you have to follow their policy.

You should either find another service to join as an officer, or join the Army and choose an MOS with a short training time like cook, supply, or Infantry. It really doesn't matter what you choose, you won't be doing it long. Then, submit your OCS request. Most of our OCS come from within Active Duty, and OCS has a pretty good selection rate as well.

Per AR 601-210 You are NOT authorized to retest for the sole purpose of increasing your ASVAB. AR 601-210 ch 5-8 h

No my friends son just re took and went to OCS

You could just talk to a Marine Officer Selection Officer (OSO).

I'm currently in the same situation, any updates?

Your recruiter is telling you the truth, you cannot retake the ASVAB over. I was out for 12yrs when I enlisted back into the Army and could not retake the ASVAB, however once I returned to active duty I was immediately able to retake the ASVAB over once I got to my duty section.

We get wrapped up and focused on what we and not want to accept the correct answer. Remember you’re trying to re-enter the Military that you once exited. Some are not able to have an opportunity to re-join, but you do. Your first hurdle is to re-join, after that focus on your next goal which is to raise your GT score and become an officer. Delaying the start of your career to find the answer you want to hear still doesn’t get you back into the Military because the recruiters will always follow the guidelines and regulatory guidance that pertains to prior service enlistments. Pick and choose your battles, save that one for after you enlist back into the Military. Once you’re back in I’m positive you will succeed in your desire to be an officer. Good luck to you...

You can take one while serving, it has to be authorized for reentry. Thank you for your service.

I retook mine while I was active had to raise to 110 for a school.