https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/has-anyone-switched-branches-after-being-out-for-an-extended-period-of-time-5-years <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I was in the Marine Corps and got out almost 10 years ago. I&#39;ve been thinking of coming back in for the past few years. Due to my career path and educational goals, I feel like the Army would be the best fit. I&#39;d rather come back into the Marine Corps but the recruiter I&#39;ve spoken with has been in very little contact and didn&#39;t seem very hopeful about me being able to rejoin but the Army was completely opposite. How was the transition, not just to a different branch but also coming back in with such a huge break in service? If you got out as an NCO, and switched your MOS was it difficult being in a leader position learning a new job? Any information would be appreciated. Tue, 05 Jun 2018 19:22:01 -0400 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/has-anyone-switched-branches-after-being-out-for-an-extended-period-of-time-5-years <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I was in the Marine Corps and got out almost 10 years ago. I&#39;ve been thinking of coming back in for the past few years. Due to my career path and educational goals, I feel like the Army would be the best fit. I&#39;d rather come back into the Marine Corps but the recruiter I&#39;ve spoken with has been in very little contact and didn&#39;t seem very hopeful about me being able to rejoin but the Army was completely opposite. How was the transition, not just to a different branch but also coming back in with such a huge break in service? If you got out as an NCO, and switched your MOS was it difficult being in a leader position learning a new job? Any information would be appreciated. Sgt Keesah Calhoun Tue, 05 Jun 2018 19:22:01 -0400 2018-06-05T19:22:01-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/has-anyone-switched-branches-after-being-out-for-an-extended-period-of-time-5-years?n=3687970&urlhash=3687970 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>When I came back in 2009, there were several former Marines, Navy and AF who came back in (recession put a lot out of work). We had one guy who had been out over 20 years, but several who were anywhere from 5-12. Most people seemed to get into the groove fairly well. SFC Marc W. Tue, 05 Jun 2018 20:14:39 -0400 2018-06-05T20:14:39-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/has-anyone-switched-branches-after-being-out-for-an-extended-period-of-time-5-years?n=4549040&urlhash=4549040 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Well babe, you are doing an amazing job so far with being back in. Keep up the amazing work babe. SPC Private RallyPoint Member Tue, 16 Apr 2019 01:36:56 -0400 2019-04-16T01:36:56-04:00 2018-06-05T19:22:01-04:00