After being out a year, will I have to go to MEPS again if I am going from Active to Guard?

2018-02-15T21:13:51-05:00

I got out of Active Army almost a year ago. I'm considering going Guard and wondering if anyone knows what the process will be. Will I have to go to MEPS again?

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 16 at 2018 9:10 AM

2018-02-16T09:10:45-05:00

Unless you are IRR, you will. Any time you're completely out, you have to go back.

Response by PO2 Jim Hayes made Feb 26 at 2018 6:37 PM

2018-02-26T18:37:40-05:00

Go to your local Guard and ask.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 4 at 2018 10:41 PM

2018-03-04T22:41:39-05:00

There is also a possibility of having to go back through basic after being out for a long period. Definitely ask a recruiter if it would be required because going back is often a deal breaker for some