Is there a RCP exception to policy for a prior service soldier for critical shortage MOSs?

SPC Dustin Rhine — Thu, 15 Mar 2018 13:36:22 -0400

As the title states, is there an exception to policy for RCP for a critical shortage MOS?

Basically, I got out 6 years ago as a Specialist with 8 years and 7 months TIS. I've spoken with a recruiter and I'm good to rejoin aside from my TIS as that currently puts me over RCP. My MOS is 35T, which as I understand it is a critical shortage. My recruiter dropped me after my RCP issue came up, so I want to know what steps, if any, can be taken to get me eligible for reentry?

Response by SPC Jovani Daviu made Mar 15 at 2018 1:50 PM

SPC Jovani Daviu — Thu, 15 Mar 2018 13:50:12 -0400

https://www.armytimes.com/news/your-army/2016/04/11/new-army-retention-regulation-takes-effect-may-1/

New Army retention regulation takes effect May 1

Tenure rules, bonus information and retention requirements are included in the revised AR 601-280.

Response by SPC Jovani Daviu made Mar 15 at 2018 1:50 PM

SPC Jovani Daviu — Thu, 15 Mar 2018 13:50:37 -0400

Maybe this article will help you

Response by SGT Eric Davis made Mar 15 at 2018 2:54 PM

SGT Eric Davis — Thu, 15 Mar 2018 14:54:50 -0400

You trying to go AD, reserve or Guard?

Response by SFC J Fullerton made Mar 15 at 2018 5:16 PM

SFC J Fullerton — Thu, 15 Mar 2018 17:16:16 -0400

I have never heard of exceptions (waivers) to the RCP for PS applicants applying for active duty. Not even in the mid 2000's when the Army was making exceptions and approving waivers for everything. While the RCP's did change a few times by DA, USAREC was not authorized to grant waivers (exception to policy) for PS applicants who were not eligible based on the RCP. Unless DA once again changes the RCP for your rank in your favor, Active Duty is not going to be an option for you. However, your RCP issue does not disqualify you for enlistment in a Reserve Component.

Response by SGM Matthew Quick made Mar 17 at 2018 6:37 PM

SGM Matthew Quick — Sat, 17 Mar 2018 18:37:28 -0400

No, RCPs are based on active service, not MOS.
You will not be able to enlist back to active duty with your current rank being past RCP.