What is the process for prior marine still on IRR joining active military?

Ashley Hernandez — Mon, 29 Jul 2019 12:51:04 -0400

My husband got out of the marines in 2017 and is now looking to go active army. I'm reading a lot of different things on how it's harder for prior service to go active. Is this true? He completed his 4 years and is still on IRR but his recruiter is requesting for him to be released, which according to him will be easy. We are excited about this change but I don't want to get our hopes up. Please give me some insight. Thank you in advance!

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 29 at 2019 1:16 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 29 Jul 2019 13:16:04 -0400

It is very easy to get them released from the IRR. It sounds like he got out honorably and without any medical problems. Chances are he has an RE Code of 1 which will make it very easy for him to get back in. It's just a pain building his prior service in his packet but nothing too crazy.

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Jul 29 at 2019 2:24 PM

CSM Darieus ZaGara — Mon, 29 Jul 2019 14:24:39 -0400

If his record was spotless, he requires no waivers and there were no medical issues, there is a good chance he would be accepted.

Response by SFC J Fullerton made Jul 29 at 2019 2:38 PM

SFC J Fullerton — Mon, 29 Jul 2019 14:38:17 -0400

Just requires a conditional release on a DD368 to get released from the IRR, the Army recruiter will know where to submit it to. Provided he is otherwise qualified, he will be restricted to enlistment options dictated by HRC Prior Service Business rules.