Posted on Jan 22, 2019
Can I extend my contract before I ship out to basic training?
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I signed a 3yr contract for MOS 12B. I was a bit confused and thought they had at least the minimum 4 years. I would really like 6 years. Is it possible I can have that extend or it is what it is?
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Re-enlistment Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) Recruiter Enlisted
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I'm certain the MEPS would allow you to renegotiate for a longer term because it would benefit the Army. When you ship out you will return to the MEPS and sign another contract stating your term of service. At that point you can request for a longer term.
I would caution you against that. When you are at your first duty station, you will be eligible to reenlist for a choice of duty station once you are 15 months from your ETS. Or if you like the location you can reenlist to stabilize where you're at. Either way, reenlisting will bring options to you that won't be available if you enlist for 6 years.
I would caution you against that. When you are at your first duty station, you will be eligible to reenlist for a choice of duty station once you are 15 months from your ETS. Or if you like the location you can reenlist to stabilize where you're at. Either way, reenlisting will bring options to you that won't be available if you enlist for 6 years.
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(Join to see) my job is to reenlist people. This is literally my area of expertise. Unless there is a ridiculously good bonus, you gain nothing from taking a longer enlistment.
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Unless your going to get a massive bonus for doing more than 3, just stick with 3. Your reenlistment window will open up sooner giving you a vast amount of choices such as choice of duty station, special training, bonus money etc.
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