When is it too late to go as a reservist as a prior service?

2016-02-22T19:00:41-05:00

I received an Honorable discharge back in Dec of '08 as an AD2 (E-5) after serving 7 yrs and every now and then I keep getting the itch to check the reserves and possibly apply.

When is it considered not favorable/too late to go into the reserves?

Is the manning for AD over capacity?
How would reserves work for ADs living in AZ?
(I can't find the DD-214 that has my separation code on it)

Response by CSM Charles Hayden made Feb 22 at 2016 7:43 PM

2016-02-22T19:43:30-05:00

PO2 Alfredo Pacheco Go to archives.gov for a new DD 214.
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Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 23 at 2016 2:39 AM

2016-02-23T02:39:00-05:00

I went 17 years between enlistments

Response by PO1 Christopher Gómez made Feb 23 at 2016 6:01 AM

2016-02-23T06:01:09-05:00

My understanding is your time in service subtracted from your age and the max, without the waiver, is 37.

Response by PO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 23 at 2016 9:02 AM

2016-02-23T09:02:14-05:00

Max age for prior service to rejoin is 40, as far as your rate goes the reserves is was different than AD. I just rejoined this past july, I got out in 2006 as an HT3 and getting back in wasn't an issue. Manning levels for the reserves are different HT on the active side is still pretty locked up where as in the reserves it is undermaned. As far as living in AZ, you will drill @ your closest NOSC, if you have to travel more than 50 miles you will be put up in a hotel and meals taken care of. Drill weekend you'll do admin stuff ie medical, dental, GMT's and anything else to ensure you are deployable. Depending on the unit you get picked up by is where you will do your annual training.

Your best bet is to call or swing into the recruiting station to see what the manning levels are.

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 23 at 2016 9:03 AM

2016-02-23T09:03:51-05:00

Reservist CCC here. I suggest you call NOSC Phoenix and ask for their CCC who will have current information on the manning status of AD and know exactly which units in the area need AD. In the reserves a lot of what you get out of it depends on which unit you are assigned to. Some are high speed, up-tempo with great experiences to be had. Other units are NKO warriors. I'm lucky to have been in two fantastic units that got me a great AFG deployment, a ton of exotic passport stamps and even a few days of sea time along the way. Do your research. But I suggest that if you are itching to come back, do it while you are young. There's a lot of people pushing age 60 in the reserves because of the retirement benefits and you want to get your 20 out of the way while your body still works right.

Response by CPO David Sullivan made Feb 23 at 2016 10:49 AM

2016-02-23T10:49:00-05:00

http://dd214.us/reference/DD214_Available_Online.pdf
I stayed out 11 years and reentered No problem BM was open rate Shouldn't be any problem in AZ as a AD MCAS is in Yuma

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Response by CDR Rabbi Reuben Israel Abraham made Feb 23 at 2016 11:41 AM

2016-02-23T11:41:22-05:00

Your best bet is to see your nearest Navy Recruiter to get the answers to your questions.

Response by TSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 23 at 2016 11:44 AM

2016-02-23T11:44:53-05:00

I got out for 3 years and came back in. Went from AD, to civilian, to reserves... As long as you meet the standards and there is a position, I would say the odds are in your favor. Be prepared to step down in rank or take a new job, just in case. But talk with a reserve recruiter, thats the best way to start. Best wishes to you...

Response by PO1 Douglas Janelle made Feb 23 at 2016 12:49 PM

2016-02-23T12:49:11-05:00

Don't know about the AD rate manning, but in general, if you can do it - go ahead. I was out for 5 years after 8 1/2 active - got out as E5 (RM2) - when I checked about going reserve, they needed CTs (a lot in common with RMs) - I was able to go back in as a 'cross-rate' RM to CTR - and stayed to retirement with 23yrs. One of the best things I ever did. It just depends on what rates they need when you go to apply - if they don't need ADs near you - consider something else if available. As stated by another here (PO1), some units are better than others. Check them out.

Response by PO1 Ronald Hajny made Feb 23 at 2016 3:42 PM

2016-02-23T15:42:27-05:00

You have to be able to get your 20 Sat years in by age 60...

Response by PO2 David Ball made Feb 23 at 2016 4:35 PM

2016-02-23T16:35:12-05:00

After you get your DD-214 I would got the local library and check out an ASVAB book and study it because there is a good chance you will have to take it again...This might let you change rates and go back to an A School if your rating is over manned. I when from the USMCR as a 6521/6531 and after retaking the ASVAB I was offered the AM rating . I later finished active duty and retired...So yes chose your rate and chose your fate.

Response by PO2 Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 23 at 2016 9:44 PM

2016-02-23T21:44:03-05:00

You could drill at your closest NOSC, by you would most likely be cross assigned out to a unit that actually has something pertaining to your rate. That way when you go do your AT it would be with your cross assigned unit so it would be a rate based AT. As far as advancement goes, this past cycle who got Frocked in nov 15 AD1 was at 3.03 %. 2 out of 66 eligible advanced ad2-ad1 on the sel res side. So I would definitely look at maybe cross rating to something different if you're looking to advance your career while in the reserves

Response by PO1 David Hedenberg made Feb 24 at 2016 12:04 AM

2016-02-24T00:04:20-05:00

Don't ask us. Get thy ass down to a recruiter and ask him to help you. Be open and willing to change rates if needed. It would the best thing you can do for yourself and your family. Doing something to be proud of, making a couple buck on your weekend, learning new skills and having a great time with great people. Just where is the bad part?

Response by PO1 Dave Jones made Feb 24 at 2016 1:31 AM

2016-02-24T01:31:41-05:00

Excellent advice here,a reserve recruiter can verify your discharge code. Depending on current manning levels they may ask you to cross to another rate ? I personally was out 9 yrs went back in and retired was a personally gratifying experience

Response by PO2 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 2 at 2016 4:38 AM

2016-03-02T04:38:12-05:00

Mech's right now are considered overmanned for Active duty. I don't know about reservist/fts. For the year brackets for 2013-2015 many in that year group are having to get "Sea-Wave" approved to say in rate. Especially for airmen and third classes. I'm hoping I will be able to stay mech for my second enlistment coming up. Hopefully the odds are in my favor, Semper Gumby… (always flexible)

Response by PO2 Nick Burke made Mar 3 at 2016 8:02 PM

2016-03-03T20:02:32-05:00

Easiest way is talk to a recruiter. You can get a copy of your DD-214. They will help you or check with the VFW Am.Legion ect. for help.