Posted on Jan 3, 2021
What is MEPS like for a national guard SM that is making the switch to active duty? Would the SM have to do everything like the first time?
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You will probably fall under the "Prior Service Business Rules." Basically, you'll have to probably run thru everything again. And you'll be processed after all the IET folks. Brink books. Plan for a whole day.
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Having worked for MEPS for 2 years, can only account for testing. Uou only have to take a TAPAS personality assessment unless you are changing your job and need to see if you are qualified for it. From what I have observed, medical us usually just an inspect. You shoukd already be enrolled for fingerprints but you will still have to go through processing and contract and swear in and sign your contract. Plus by my own experience many years ago doing the same thing, if you got a bonus from the national guard and didn't complete your term with them, you might have to pay it back.
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That’s helpful. From what my recruiter says, it sounds like I’ll just be seeing the career counselor to change my MOS, sign my contract, and swear in. Not sure if I’ll lose rank or TIS or how fast I’ll be on orders.
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When I came back in Oct 2017 I was only out for a year and a half (Prior Marine) and I had to pretty much everything except for the duck walk lol
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