A question for my family, if a vet has been out a year can he bypass a recruiter to rejoin the ranks?

2016-04-24T05:18:09-04:00

Response by SPC Kenneth Koerperich made Apr 24 at 2016 5:23 AM

2016-04-24T05:23:36-04:00

In my day no, as you had to Re-Enlist, which requires paperwork, ie. Recruiter or an Admin(meaning you live near a base) to Re-Up you & to verify your RE codes. Now adays, w/ all the changes that the Army/Services have done, it could be anything.

Response by MAJ Javier Rivera made Apr 24 at 2016 5:50 AM

2016-04-24T05:50:02-04:00

No, a recruiter still has to process the individual. Additionally as a prior service the rules are different hence USAREC Buisiness Rules are in effect! What are Buisiness rules? The guides tha address how prior service prospects are handled back into active duty. It varies by rank and MOS; meaning you can come back (or not) and possible reclass! Again, the person needs to go. Y a recruiting station.

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Apr 24 at 2016 7:31 AM

2016-04-24T07:31:36-04:00

No sir.

Response by TSgt Jeremy S. made Apr 24 at 2016 7:50 AM

2016-04-24T07:50:20-04:00

No and you'll find it's probably harder and more paperwork and tests and you'll have to be more flexible than when you initially joined. You'll need to see a prior service recruiter for the branch you're trying to get into.

Response by LCpl Domingo Ariza made Apr 24 at 2016 10:45 AM

2016-04-24T10:45:55-04:00

I would think and i am only guessing no. The reason is because they have quotas to fill and they know what to look for like, your re-code and such. Why would you want to back door a recruiter anyway? If the prior service slots are full check with a different branch. They are there for a reason "to help you" get the most out of your enlistment. Sorry I laughed on that one, use them and be cautious.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 24 at 2016 11:39 AM

2016-04-24T11:39:57-04:00

Tell them, to go to a recruiting office. Depending on the branch it is going to be more difficult in some branches than others. I know we process prior service, but as mentioned business rules apply. Age, length of time in, RA code on their DD 214, make sure they understand options are much more limited for prior service coming in. It is possible though as long as they bring in everything with them, but it will still be a process. We do it quit often out of my station.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 24 at 2016 1:21 PM

2016-04-24T13:21:50-04:00

Not for active duty.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 24 at 2016 3:41 PM

2016-04-24T15:41:04-04:00

SGT Eric Bishop If a soldier was out and still in the IRR they could go into the Reserves without going through a recruiter or MEPS. This would be done through a Career Counselor.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 24 at 2016 10:39 PM

2016-04-24T22:39:02-04:00

No you cant im a recruiter

Response by SSG Thomas Gallegos made Apr 24 at 2016 10:48 PM

2016-04-24T22:48:25-04:00

Nope! Why would you want to in the first place? If you feel your going to get screwed you don't really want to rejoin.
In the end it's you who signs the contract to finalize the deal.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 25 at 2016 3:26 PM

2016-04-25T15:26:56-04:00

They miss go through a Recruiter to come onto active duty. As stated, many prior service personnel find it a pain to come back in because from my experience in USAREc, they feel they know the system now and are owed something. If they held a critically short MOS while they were in, the Army most likely will not allow them to reclass.

This definitely can makes things challenging if someone was looking for a bonus or a new job.

Response by MSG Brad Sand made Apr 26 at 2016 8:30 AM

2016-04-26T08:30:52-04:00

No...unless you have some VERY powerful connections. If you have a very special skill or something that is unique and valuable to the military, you may be able to find a back door route in BUT those are extremely rare. If you are a Cardio-Thoracic Surgeon or Influenza Virus Genome Sequencer then yes, BUT you would probably want a recruiter to help with the processing?