After active duty I joined the NG but couldn’t make drills due to finances. Is there a way for me to re-enlist?

2017-12-06T10:38:10-05:00

After active duty I joined the NG but couldn’t make frills due to finances. Is there a way for me to re-enlist?

Response by LTJG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 6 at 2017 10:45 AM

2017-12-06T10:45:41-05:00

I dont see why not. I think as long as you dont have any conduct issues it should be fine. Different process, but you should still be able to do it

Response by SPC Kevin Jobe made Dec 6 at 2017 11:12 AM

2017-12-06T11:12:15-05:00

I just wasn’t sure being I couldn’t ever make drills. And I know I need to get discharge paperwork from the NG.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 6 at 2017 11:36 AM

2017-12-06T11:36:18-05:00

I've never been NG but I would think you would need to look for a Reenlistment code, or a Flag code on your DD214. Use that code to do some research, its possible that your code may block you from reenlistment.

If you want a definite answer find your local recruiters office, they'll be able to give you the info needed.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 6 at 2017 2:48 PM

2017-12-06T14:48:01-05:00

I am confused.
It seems that you are suggesting that you couldn't get to drill because of (gas money, cab fare, etc). Yet, going to drill actually pays you money, and if you are in the Guard, you aren't driving very far.
There are a whole bunch of Soldiers there that can help a brother out with car pooling, too.

Now with that out of the way, it would seem that your unit U'd you out for failure to attend 13 UTAs in a calendar year. With that type of discharge, it will take a waiver to get back in.

I can tell you that a s a former SAA who had to handle these kinds of situations, I was very leery of bringing in a Soldier in this circumstance. The story had better be good.
Better than "I didn't have gas money".
The odds of a Soldier U-ing out again are very high.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 6 at 2017 4:39 PM

2017-12-06T16:39:22-05:00

You need to go see a Recruiter to go back to Active Duty.

Starts there.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 6 at 2017 9:39 PM

2017-12-06T21:39:56-05:00

If you want to do that you should contact your unit and request a conditional release due to a financial hardship. It doesn't mean that they will let you though.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 7 at 2017 10:22 AM

2017-12-07T10:22:40-05:00

Have you tried talking to a recruiter/ career counselor?