Just ETS'd now want to reenlist, am I too late, do I have any options?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 06 Oct 2015 22:14:02 -0400

I recently ETS'd and have quickly realized that I actually would rather be in the Army on active duty. Is it too late? What are my options?

Response by CPT Aaron Kletzing made Oct 6 at 2015 10:18 PM

CPT Aaron Kletzing — Tue, 06 Oct 2015 22:18:15 -0400

It is not impossible -- but this will likely be very difficult for you to do.

Response by SCPO Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 6 at 2015 10:22 PM

SCPO Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 06 Oct 2015 22:22:36 -0400

Jump very quickly into the Reserves or Guard. That'll get you one big fat foot in the door.

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Oct 6 at 2015 11:52 PM

SFC Mark Merino — Tue, 06 Oct 2015 23:52:03 -0400

Don't waste any time. Get into a recruiter's office asap.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 7 at 2015 10:25 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 07 Oct 2015 10:25:20 -0400

Take your DD 214 and get to your nearest recruiter STAT. Stop for red lights and pedestrians but nothing else on your way there.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 7 at 2015 12:07 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 07 Oct 2015 12:07:33 -0400

As long as you meet the requirements to enlist as a prior service member you will be fine. Good luck!

Response by Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS made Oct 7 at 2015 1:38 PM

Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS — Wed, 07 Oct 2015 13:38:06 -0400

You're likely still on IRR status. Get to your recruiter. Swapping from IRR to Reserves or NG or Active. Use anything you can to get your foot back in the door, and then use that to shove your entire body back in.

Response by SGT Bryon Sergent made Oct 7 at 2015 3:26 PM

SGT Bryon Sergent — Wed, 07 Oct 2015 15:26:51 -0400

Well you might have to come in as needs of the ARMY and not get your old MOS. But I would run not walk to the nearest recruiter!

Response by MSG Connie Jarvis made Oct 13 at 2015 10:49 PM

MSG Connie Jarvis — Tue, 13 Oct 2015 22:49:52 -0400

Go see a recruiter to see if it is possible. Depending on the needs of the Army, they may not want prior service in your MOS. Guard and Reserve are always good options.