Can you change the length of enlistment while in the DEP?

2019-07-21T19:52:37-04:00

I signed off on a 6-year infantry contract in the army, and honestly, I regret it. I wasn't scheduled for enlistment that day however I got upgraded to enlistment at MEPs right after the medical and didn't have much to think over my decision until I got home. Im currently in DEP and I've got over one month until Im shipping out. Is it possible to change the length of enlistment from 6 to 4 years?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 21 at 2019 8:23 PM

2019-07-21T20:23:54-04:00

Yes you can.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 21 at 2019 8:28 PM

2019-07-21T20:28:45-04:00

You should be able to. Just let your recruiter know. It might affect your enlistment bonus if you’re getting one.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 22 at 2019 12:36 AM

2019-07-22T00:36:39-04:00

Until you raise your right hand and sign the dotted line, you are not bound

Response by SFC J Fullerton made Jul 22 at 2019 10:00 AM

2019-07-22T10:00:56-04:00

Yes, it is called a renegotiation. You need to talk to your recruiter immediately, as this should be done before the 30 day mark to ship. You will forfeit any bonus you got for the 6 year contract, but will qualify for any other incentives that come with a shorter enlistment.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 22 at 2019 3:39 PM

2019-07-22T15:39:35-04:00

#1 talk to your Future Soldier Leader.
#2 if you’re going active duty, your first oath isn’t really an oath, it’s kind of like a “promise” I’ll come back to do the real oath when I ship out.
#3 the army doesn’t promise what job, what location or what’s available day-to-day. You made that choice to raise your hand that day. Grown men make grown decisions. Go speak to your recruiter, they will help you.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 23 at 2019 2:39 AM

2019-07-23T02:39:11-04:00

You can reclass to a different MOS after you do a year at your new duty station I reclassed an 11B to 12R interior electrician after only 2 years in the army he was on a 5 year contract....

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 23 at 2019 3:40 AM

2019-07-23T03:40:43-04:00

Renegotiating the term length shouldn't be an issue. Renegotiating your MOS or ship date would be a much more difficult issue. The term length should be as simple as changing the term length and bonus amount.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 23 at 2019 10:19 AM

2019-07-23T10:19:50-04:00

If you havent signed on the line then you have no commitment yet. Talk to your recruiter and ask about your options.