What resources are available to help me (and my family) with transitioning back into the military?

SSG Steven Dowell — Sat, 29 Apr 2017 15:43:03 -0400

I'm leaning towards rejoining the Army. I've tried being out but I feel I have more to give to the armed forces and this country. Are there any resources that could help my wife with my transition and any knowledge that could help me to get back in? Thank you for any feedback.

Response by LTC John Shaw made Apr 29 at 2017 4:11 PM

LTC John Shaw — Sat, 29 Apr 2017 16:11:24 -0400

Call to active duty program is your fast path back in.

https://www.hrc.army.mil/Officer/Call%20to%20Active%20Duty%20Program

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Response by LTC John Shaw made Apr 29 at 2017 4:21 PM

LTC John Shaw — Sat, 29 Apr 2017 16:21:45 -0400

Here are the HRC numbers for the foot in the door back in for enlisted.

https://www.hrc.army.mil/content/Enlisted%20Retention%20and%20Reclassification%20Branch%20Directory

HRC Homepage

Toll-Free: 1-888-ARMY-HRC (1-888-276-9472) DSN: 983-9500 askhrc.army@us.army.mil

Response by LTC John Shaw made Apr 29 at 2017 4:26 PM

LTC John Shaw — Sat, 29 Apr 2017 16:26:00 -0400

Military One Source is a good central place for spouses to go. If you are near Fort Bragg or For Campbell, I suggest you get her to one of the many support groups or career fair or transition career centers. If she meets some of the people face to face and they appear to give a crap, that is always a good first step.
Let me know if I can assist.
God Speed in your pursuit.

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Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 29 at 2017 4:31 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 29 Apr 2017 16:31:15 -0400

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Response by Lt Col Jim Coe made Apr 29 at 2017 4:48 PM

Lt Col Jim Coe — Sat, 29 Apr 2017 16:48:19 -0400

Understand your current preference for the Army and others in this discussion have provided important information. First, decide what your goals are and how being in the Service supports those goals. If you love police work and want to be in law enforcement with an opportunity to move into supervision in the next 5 years, then rejoining the Service in the MP or Security career field is a good fit. If you are just looking for a pay check and medical benefits for your family, then any good job should do it. With your goals clearly in mind, contact the recruiters for all 5 services. Each has a program for enlisting prior-service members. Each will offer different incentives, or no incentives, for you to join their Service. Take the best deal that fits your goals and family needs. Don't overlook opportunities in the Navy Master at Arms career field just because you were in the Army. If the Navy offers you the best deal in terms of rank, accession date, and other benefits, then take it. Same goes for Air Force Force Protection. Keep an open mind and shop around.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 29 at 2017 6:02 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 29 Apr 2017 18:02:49 -0400

You'll need to see a Recruiter.

Just like you did when you first joined the Army. You'll need to see if you qualify (you might not), and ask any questions to someone whose job it is to answer them. If you like, I'm a Recruiter, and a Reservist-- so what do you want to know?

Response by WO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 29 at 2017 6:03 PM

WO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 29 Apr 2017 18:03:51 -0400

no!! don't do it. J/k I am glad you are looking at going back in. If you are in the reserves I know there is a program to go back to active duty with no little issues according to the new army times

Response by LTC John Mohor made Apr 29 at 2017 6:40 PM

LTC John Mohor — Sat, 29 Apr 2017 18:40:20 -0400

Don't forget to look into the AGR program if your wanting to stay closer to home or near the area your in now. All the other advice is sound. If the reserves is your choice and you have time try and arrange a chance to meet during drill/ BTA weekend and see how that units FRG is in order to help family.