Prior Service Business Rules per August update - Can I get back in?

PO2 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 08 Nov 2018 15:50:20 -0500

I'm a prior service E-5 coming out of Reserves and IRR. I did 2 years active duty overseas and the rest as 38B Reservist. I want to go back in Active Duty, so I guess the question is do i even have a shot?

I was looking at these new rules, and I know it's always tough to go from a Reserve start to AGR / Active, but has anyone had luck doing this?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 8 at 2018 4:36 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 08 Nov 2018 16:36:55 -0500

Being the rules change so fast based on needs of the Army: I'd suggest talking to a recruiter. Sucks but that's the name of the game these days.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 8 at 2018 7:13 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 08 Nov 2018 19:13:49 -0500

The Army is growing right now, so they are taking prior service.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 11 at 2018 4:39 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 11 Nov 2018 04:39:35 -0500

I did this last year. Took 6 months to get the conditional release from my reserve unit but after that, it took 5 weeks to be sworn in. Very easy process if you are already free from your reserve obligation, otherwise you have to get a conditional release. Pick your job wisely!