What does the process look like for a Prior Service enlisting back into the same MOS?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 16 Mar 2025 16:10:45 -0400

I’m reenlisting after 6 months out, same MOS. Will I get re issued uniforms, do I have to go back to receptions. Or will they just cut my orders at MEPS and give me a date for my duty station?

Response by MAJ Byron Oyler made Mar 16 at 2025 8:31 PM

MAJ Byron Oyler — Sun, 16 Mar 2025 20:31:56 -0400

What does your recruiter say?

Response by COL Randall C. made Mar 16 at 2025 9:14 PM

COL Randall C. — Sun, 16 Mar 2025 21:14:41 -0400

There are a lot of steps for a Prior Service Soldier enlisting, but based on your statement above, I'll assume away all of those (i.e., you've already been through service verification, checked against business rules in REQUEST, etc.).

Your recruiter should have gone over all of this with you already, but here's the run-down.

You'll be processed through MEPS as normal as there are a lot of things they they will have to verify and administrative tasks completed prior to your enlisting. After all the processing (and assuming no hiccups), then you'll be sent directly to a unit (since you enlisted for the same MOS and have less than a 3-year break in Service).

As you have been discharged over 90 days, you'll receive a full uniform issue (including AGSU).

If you are under six months from when you were discharged (i.e., 180 days or less), then a lot of stuff at MEPS is skipped (medical is the big one, assuming you still meet the standards for medical retention). If 181 days or more, then you'll process though medical as normal, but other items may be skipped (e.g., ASVAB testing)
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* AR 601-210 (Active and Reserve Components Enlistment Program) - https://api.army.mil/e2/c/downloads/344222.pdf
* USAREC Regulation 601-210 (Enlistment & Accessions Processing) - https://recruiting.army.mil/Portals/15/Documents/Forms%20and%20Pubs/Regulations/UR%20601-210_1.pdf
* Joint Regulation (AR 601-270) - Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) - https://health.mil/Reference-Center/Policies/2011/09/13/Military-Entrance-Processing-Station

344222.pdf

Response by SPC Josh Tharp made Mar 25 at 2025 12:43 AM

SPC Josh Tharp — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 00:43:46 -0400

If you are re-enlisting in the NG, and your exit physical has a PULHES attached then you should be able to utilize that PULHES so long as you complete enlistment within a year of the physical.

Response by SGT Douglas Bruce made Jun 4 at 2025 10:22 PM

SGT Douglas Bruce — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 22:22:45 -0400

Back in 1983 I did that after being out exactly 22 months to the day.

Response by SSG Gregg Mourizen made Jun 14 at 2025 4:34 AM

SSG Gregg Mourizen — Sat, 14 Jun 2025 04:34:27 -0400

Having actually done this,
You'll go to a reception battalion,
You'll get in-processed back into your branch, update paperwork, get new uniforms, and get whatever inoculations or medical needs taken care of.
Our primary duty was to get in-processed. Our secondary (at Ft Leonard Wood) was to babysit the Hold-Under barracks (new recruits waiting to start basic) and support the In-processing NCOs as needed.
I was there for 2 weeks. Some waited as long as 6 months waiting for clearances or schools to start. A lot of busy work, until orders were cut.