For a prior-service who is enlisting, what comes first, a grade determination or MOS selection?

SGT Jamarl Jones — Tue, 27 Feb 2018 21:39:19 -0500

Response by SGT Jamarl Jones made Feb 27 at 2018 9:42 PM

SGT Jamarl Jones — Tue, 27 Feb 2018 21:42:11 -0500

With respect to enlisting as prior service, what comes first in the process? I am looking at getting back in. I was an E-5 when I got out, but I will probably end up coming back as an E-4. My MOS options are different based on the PS business rules for E-4 versus E-5. So, since I was an E-5 when I got out, am I likely to have the E-4 MOS options? Or the E-5 options?

Response by CPT Andrew Wright made Feb 28 at 2018 1:25 AM

CPT Andrew Wright — Wed, 28 Feb 2018 01:25:56 -0500

Grade determination. MOS selection won't be until after the MEPS physical and you meet the Guidance Counselor. You will have to be mentally, morally, and medically qualified before enlistment or re-enlistment. Best of luck!

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Feb 28 at 2018 8:51 PM

SGM Bill Frazer — Wed, 28 Feb 2018 20:51:51 -0500

MOS

Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 28 at 2018 10:42 PM

SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 28 Feb 2018 22:42:32 -0500

Go to MEPs, phys, then do grade determimation, then go back to MEPs, get job, enlist. In that order, I am working 2 prior service as we speak.