Can I re-enlist within 90 days of ETS if I've already started the ETS process?

2015-01-12T17:32:26-05:00

So here it goes..

Right now i am in limbo with re-enlisting or reserves compnent. I was originally suppose to get out with RCP benifits. I am on terminal leave for 90 days now from my ETS date. I was pinned e5 one day after i started leave. I put in the paper work to re-enelist bc since i was promoted i lose the RCP benefit from being a specialist. I havent had any ucmj actions against me in the 8+years ive been in.

I guess im looking to see if anyone else has gone thru the same thing or knows anyone that can shed some insight on the matter. Im currently waiting to have a sit-down with my commander to discuss all this sometime here as soon as possible.

Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 12 at 2015 8:29 PM

2015-01-12T20:29:10-05:00

I'm assuming you are saying that you want to re-enlist or move to the Reserves, SGT Private RallyPoint Member? If you are on active duty now, that's a fairly easy decision, I would think. Do you want to remain on the active duty side or transition to the Reserves and look for another full-time job?

I would be asking myself what the outlook is for making Staff Sergeant. Is there a good chance? Or will I run into the RCP wall again in X-number of years? If there's a good chance of continuing to progress, I would stay active. If not, I would either get out or go Reserves, which would allow me to pursue a civilian career.

Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made May 31 at 2016 12:13 PM

2016-05-31T12:13:38-04:00

From AR 601-280 (Army Retention):
f. A Soldier in a transitional leave status awaiting ETS who changes his or her mind and desires reenlistment, may take the actions listed below:
(1) Soldiers last assigned to a continental United States (CONUS) installation are ineligible, but may return to that installation and apply for reenlistment as an exception to policy.
(2) Soldiers who departed an overseas command for the purpose of ETS are ineligible, but may return to the transition point where their records are located and apply for reenlistment under subparagraph g, below.
g. Soldiers in an overseas area who are fully qualified for reenlistment, but elect to depart the overseas command for separation processing, will not be allowed to reenlist once they depart the overseas area. These Soldiers will be processed for immediate separation from the Service upon arrival at the CONUS transition point. However, in exceptional cases, HRC, Retention and Reclassification Branch, may authorize reenlistment for Soldiers who meet all the conditions below. Soldiers will apply from the closest CONUS installation transition point.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 5 at 2016 8:23 PM

2016-08-05T20:23:47-04:00

so were you able to re-enlist within 90 days of ETS?