Is there a maximum waiverable age for re-enlistment?

2014-07-25T22:06:04-04:00

So, assuming height/weight, APFT GO, what is the maximum waiverable age for a prior service person?

Assume 8 years Guard time, 1 deployment to Iraq, 43 YOA, separated as an O2 but would want to go the NCO route. Oh, and 30% med disability, including hearing loss corrected with hearing aids.

In the opinion of the knowledgeable people out there, is it even worth trying?

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 26 at 2014 1:40 AM

2014-07-26T01:40:58-04:00

I think it may be helpful if you had gotten our recently. How long ago did you get out? What MOS are you looking at going into as NCO and which component?

Response by COL Randall C. made Jul 26 at 2014 9:18 PM

2014-07-26T21:18:05-04:00

1LT Nick Kidwell, AR 601-210 is your friend in this situation. Specifically, chapter 3 which deals with enlistments for those with prior service.

The only age restriction with the RC is that you must be able to qualify for retired pay by age 62. Assuming those are all 8 good years, you should have no problem.

Were you discharged for medical reasons previously? If so, then you'll need a waiver to reenlist (assuming the condition that you were discharged for before isn't a factor anymore).

If not, your 30% disability shouldn't be a factor as long as you meet the physical requirements - but since you separated in 2007, you'll have to do a full physical again.

Response by 1LT Nick Kidwell made Jul 27 at 2014 1:25 PM

2014-07-27T13:25:11-04:00

Here's another question: my last rank held as an enlisted soldier was SPC. Is it more likely that I'd go back in as a SPC, or might OCS count as an equivalent to WLC and bump me to SGT?