Will there be difficulties on me if I rejoin again?

2020-04-27T12:47:03-04:00

Hi Sir/ Ma'am,

I just would like to know if it will going to be difficult for me to get back into the Army with a history of quitting back in 2016. My RE-Code is 3 and I have spoken with many recruiters and station commander as well and they all have the same answer - YES unless with health issues which I don't have. With that said, I have questions to ask regarding my situation:

1. Is it going to be difficult for me when I go back to OSUT?
2. Will my platoon Drill Sergeants can find out that I quit? Are they going to interrogate me why I came back and why did I quit?
3. Is it going to affect my promotion from E-4 to E5 or applying to OCS after basic?

I would greatly appreciate any thoughts, ideas, opinions and suggestions regarding this. Thank you in advance!

Regards,
Mack

Response by SFC Jeremy Boyd made Apr 27 at 2020 12:53 PM

2020-04-27T12:53:08-04:00

1. Going back to OSUT again will only be as difficult as you make it.

2. Your Drill Sergeants will have no idea you quit the first time unless you tell them. To avoid interrogation on the subject, just don't bring it up.

3. It won't affect your promotion from E-4 to E-5. It will be a non-factor, because this would be a fresh enlistment period. Besides, you didn't finish training last time, so you were never MOS qualified or assigned to an active Army unit. You are what is called Glossary Non-Prior Service. You will in essence be treated like the first go around didn't exist after the waiver is approved, if it does get approved (no guarantees)!

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 27 at 2020 1:11 PM

2020-04-27T13:11:27-04:00

I didn't realize you could "quit". multiple reasons you could be kicked out or wash out but I didn't think they just let you quit.

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 27 at 2020 1:29 PM

2020-04-27T13:29:59-04:00

You enlisted in 2016 and quit. Why? Do not enlist again unless you have a different attitude. Once you commit to something you see it through. Quitting is not an option, or do not enlist.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 27 at 2020 2:08 PM

2020-04-27T14:08:30-04:00

RE 3's are waiverable, but that does not mean you will get a waiver. 2016 was not that long ago, and the Army you quit on is still that same Army. Are you sure you are ready for the challenge this time? If you think you are, find a good recruiter and send up the packet. I would highly recommend if you do get to come back in, you keep your first enlistment to yourself until you graduate OSUT/AIT. In my unit we had a Navy guy that quit week 4 of his training and got to come back in. He told people, it did not fair out very well for him... he did make it, but it seemed a little harder for him.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 27 at 2020 4:18 PM

2020-04-27T16:18:18-04:00

Don’t mention anything to anybody...

Best of luck in your future endeavors

Response by SPC Erich Guenther made Apr 27 at 2020 7:42 PM

2020-04-27T19:42:37-04:00

Nobody will care about items that long ago with a new enlistment. If it was a re-enlistment, different story.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 27 at 2020 7:45 PM

2020-04-27T19:45:40-04:00

So let me get this straight, you quit, and now you want back in? I’m sorry, but the military in general, due to the nature of the work, does not have time for individuals who quit.

Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 27 at 2020 8:41 PM

2020-04-27T20:41:25-04:00

1. It’s only as difficult as it would’ve been before you quit, maybe slightly more difficult now since you have a conception of there being an “easy way out”.

2. If you don’t tell them, they won’t know. But since you’re talking about it here, it’s highly likely you’ll tell someone.

3. No.

You can get back in with paperwork submitted through your recruiter. No one on this site will make your previous quitting any less impactful than it is. Once the ability to quit is in your psyche, it’s going to be hard to shake. Traditionally, after quitting something once, it’s much easier to quit all over again. Focus on yourself, and do your best.

Response by LTC Charles T Dalbec made Apr 28 at 2020 11:54 AM

2020-04-28T11:54:01-04:00

Read the definition and figure out your situation and make a determination as to why join and potentially quit for various reasons.

Have you quit your civilian employment or your family life? Just asking!

Remember that OSUT or any training gets harder with age.
"I Quit" could mean stopping doing something; leaving something for good; giving up on something or accepting defeat.

Response by CWO3 James Antoine made Jun 26 at 2020 1:26 AM

2020-06-26T01:26:32-04:00

As a Retired CWO3 with 25+ yeas of service and 3 years of broken service prior to advancement above E5, I can tell you that it CAN be DIFFICULT, but only if you let it!

Many will try to convince you that you will have a hard time advancing or becoming an officer. Again, I suggest that it rests squarely on your shoulders!

After your return, you have many tickets to punch to gain more favorable status and you must PUNCH them ALL, and with higher than average expected performance levels than those who have continuous service! Again, It all rests on your shoulders.

Be the Average performer, you may advance on time up to a point, but as those advancements begin to rely on Board Reviewed Packages, I assure you, your PERFORMANCE in all areas MUST STAND OUT!

ANYONE can ACCOMPLISH anything they put their mind to if they HAVE A VERY PLAN and DO NOT DECIATE from it! Skip one step, and it’s all over. Also remember, one Awe Shit can wipe out years of Ata Boys!