Posted on Aug 22, 2019
What are my chances of getting though MEPS as prior service?
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Joining the National Guard during high school was a mistake. Going to the Navy recruiters office today to start my packet. What's MEPS like the second time through for prior service? And am I more likely to get yanked around by job counselors or do I have a decent shot at getting a job I want? I've got good line scores and my PT's better than it was when I was in the Guard.
UPDATE: I've got an RE-3 code. The reason/authority says NGR 600-200, 6-36u Failure to obtain required physical per AR 40-501. But I have no idea what that means and cannot figure it out online. I'm in perfect health, I PT twice a day and have already passed a PST. I'd like to be a Corpsman as my first pick but I'm open minded.
UPDATE: I've got an RE-3 code. The reason/authority says NGR 600-200, 6-36u Failure to obtain required physical per AR 40-501. But I have no idea what that means and cannot figure it out online. I'm in perfect health, I PT twice a day and have already passed a PST. I'd like to be a Corpsman as my first pick but I'm open minded.
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You are exactly the reason why recruiters do not work with prior service individuals. First things first; as a prior service, you are lucky to get a chance at going active in any branch. Second; you cannot demand a MOS just because you want it or because you think your GT score is good enough. You must meet all physical requirements for the branch and MOS, just because you have "good" line scores doesn't guarantee anything. What "job" you want? Are there any available seats for you to attend in the near future? Are you willing to ship out immediately? Are you aware that the only branch that honors the MOS is the Army? All others will try to get you to that AIT, but if the class is full, sorry! On your way to the next AIT. I hope that you get the MOS you want, and that you succeed in the Navy. Be humble , discuss with the counselor with an open mind, he/she is there to facilitate you.
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SPC Peter Vourganas I don't know if it'll be like this at every branch, but at the St Louis MEPS, as a prior service, they bumped me to the front of the line every chance they got. Drove there myself- didn't have to ride a shuttle, or stay overnight with the other "fresh recruits". Most of the folks there were very congenial and we just had normal conversations once they figured out I was prior service.
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Same here. I had to go back to start my commissioning packet. It was not a big deal. I didn't have to deal with the career counselors, though, so I'm not sure how that will work. I would assume they will treat you as more of a peer than the normal recruit. Just be firm but respectful with what you want. Good luck!
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If you Google NGR 600-200 and look up 6-36u, you will see that your commander at the time questioned whether you were medically fit to complete your job and ordered you to report for a physical. You failed to report for the physical to determine your readiness to continue in the military, so you were subsequently given an RE-3 code to prevent reenlistment.
I'm not sure what the circumstances were surrounding your personal situation, but this should give you some idea of what went down. Best of luck to you!
I'm not sure what the circumstances were surrounding your personal situation, but this should give you some idea of what went down. Best of luck to you!
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