Am I allowed to reenlist for 7 or 8 years instead of 6?

2019-12-27T13:32:06-05:00

I have to extend my contract or reenlist in order to fit the minimum requirements of training for AIT for a reclass. I'd like to reenlist for 7 or 8 years and I'm a SPC with 2 years and 3 months in. Would I be able to reenlist for 7 or 8 years or am I only allowed a minimum of 6?

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 27 at 2019 2:22 PM

2019-12-27T14:22:07-05:00

This is a question for your Retention NCO. But, from when I re-enlisted, my options were 3, 6, or indefinite.

Response by MAJ Javier Rivera made Dec 27 at 2019 2:37 PM

2019-12-27T14:37:37-05:00

You do have a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in your organization who will give you the right answer based on your circumstances: Career Counselor.

The generic answer is: depends. What’s your reclass MOS and it’s requients, current Time in Service, Amy current DA applicable policies that might affect you, etc....?

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Dec 27 at 2019 6:39 PM

2019-12-27T18:39:09-05:00

Why in the hell don't you use your retention NCO? They are directly hooked into the system, get the latest retention news/MOS's etc. By the way when I was in i was only 2,4, or 6 max, regardless. Beside you wants don't matter, you should have figured that out by now.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 27 at 2019 6:42 PM

2019-12-27T18:42:52-05:00

Six years is the maximum reenlistment length. In addition, unless you are promotable your current RCP is eight years, meaning you could only reenlist for five years right now.

Unless your new MOS is offering a massive bonus, you should reenlist for the minimum time. Being in your reenlistment window allows you to pick a new duty station and PCS at two years on station, versus the three years on station if HRC moves you. Or to stabilize at a location you like once you are there