What are some options for Prior Service on Active Duty? I have a BA, 118 GT, RE1 code, clean record & tons of FF certs. How do I get back in?

SGT Derrick Anderson — Fri, 19 May 2017 12:33:31 -0400

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 19 at 2017 1:13 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 19 May 2017 13:13:06 -0400

SGT Derrick Anderson hit up your recruiter, man. You should have an easy road back in w/ that code & no issues holding you back.

Response by SGT Derrick Anderson made May 19 at 2017 1:24 PM

SGT Derrick Anderson — Fri, 19 May 2017 13:24:52 -0400

How soon can I ship???

Response by CDR Terry Boles made May 19 at 2017 1:40 PM

CDR Terry Boles — Fri, 19 May 2017 13:40:47 -0400

Apply for a commission. See a recruiter, good luck!

Response by SFC J Fullerton made May 19 at 2017 2:02 PM

SFC J Fullerton — Fri, 19 May 2017 14:02:47 -0400

Go to go.army.com and find the link for prior service. The HRC business rules for prior service should be posted there. That is what the current policy and options are for prior service based on rank, etc. Bottom line, prior service are restricted to what is dictated by DA/HRC. However, that applies to going back enlisted. OCS may be an option if you are qualified for it. You can find the qualifications for prior service OCS on go.army.com as well. If qualified for OCS, the recruiter will assist you putting the packet together to submit to the USAREC selection board. If the process is still the same, you may have to attend a local board or interview at the Recruiting Battalion first to get the commander's endorsement, then the packet goes to Fort Knox for the quarterly selection board. If you make the selection list, then your recruiter will schedule you to go to MEPS to contract for OCS. The ship date could be anywhere from 30 days to 365 days, depending on training vacancies at OCS. Good Luck

Response by CPT Jacob Swartout made May 19 at 2017 11:58 PM

CPT Jacob Swartout — Fri, 19 May 2017 23:58:26 -0400

SGT Derrick Anderson your local recruiter will let you know what current options are available for prior service members. The recruiter will have the latest criteria and any updated USAREC messages that permit for you to re-enter the service. I sit on OCS boards in my battalion and have recommended a few prior service applicants to attend OCS at Ft Benning. If that is the route you want, you must allow the recruiter to build your enlistment and OCS packets for this to happen. Note any waivers that apply may take some time to be considered fully qualified. Sounds like you should have no issues pending any medical concerns discussed during the interview or found at MEPS. It's best to have all our documents you will need to hand off to the recruiter since he/she will ask for them eventually. Best of luck and best of journeys when you return to duty.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 21 at 2017 4:55 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 21 May 2017 16:55:39 -0400

where are you at