What jobs are usually available for prior enlisted? How is the process, and would I go straight to AIT?

2023-07-28T08:56:39-04:00

I got out with 1 year and 7 months in service and I started my process to go in and I’m going back in as prior service in October I have only had a break of three years and my MOS is phased out so I was wondering what jobs are usually available for prior enlisted and how is the process wouldn’t I go straight to AIT?

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 28 at 2023 9:03 AM

2023-07-28T09:03:43-04:00

Youbwill he under prior service rules, as you know, so the jobs available to pick will be the jobs left that over that you qualify for. There is no way to solid predict what's open by the time you get back to the Career Counselor. You shouldn't have to go thru Basic again. So yes, you would simply await orders to AIT. Amd, if you no longer have uniforms, that can be remedied at AIT with a Memo you'd present to Clothing and Sales.

Response by COL Randall C. made Jul 28 at 2023 4:21 PM

2023-07-28T16:21:34-04:00

As MSG Private RallyPoint Member said - talk to a recruiter. You don't have to decide "right then and there". However, you'll likely have to wait until the two-year mark from when you were separated before you can try to reenlist.

Since you were discharged for unsatisfactory performance (2xAPFT failure) you probably have a RE-3 code with a *HJ (JHJ I think) separation code (SPD). This means you'll have to have a waiver in order to enlist. "HJ" separations can't have a waiver submitted before 24 months have elapsed*. Additionally, the waiver authority will be the CG, USAREC.

Depending on how long the waiver takes to be approved (assuming it is approved), it may impact on what's open when you are ready to sign.

What you CAN do to show that the Soldier that was discharged for twice failing the APFT is not the same prior service candidate that is trying to is get in the best shape you can in the next five months and discuss with your recruiter what you can do to indicate to the approving authority that it won't happen again (the recruiter can't request you to take a fitness test (unless they are directed by higher) .. but I'm not positive about administering one if you request to do it).
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* AR 601-210, Para 4-13(a) - https://armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pubs/DR_a/ARN6642-AR_601-210-001-WEB-1.pdf

ARN6642-AR_601-210-001-WEB-1.pdf

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Jul 30 at 2023 9:45 AM

2023-07-30T09:45:55-04:00

The length of your service is an indicator of sone shortcoming or physical impairment. If you are fully qualified to re-enter service you will get the MOS available at the time. Your recruiter or MEPS can help with that. None of it means anything if you aren’t qualified waivers can be had for certain separations while others can not.