https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/have-any-e-5-35l-used-the-prior-service-business-rules-to-return-to-active-duty <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Good morning, this is my first post on RP so go easy on me. I am considering returning to active duty, and I wanted to see if there were any other E-5 35L that have used the Prior Service Business rules to return to active duty. What was your experience, how did you/the Army determine your duty station, any issues at MEPS, etc? I have spoken to a recruiter and he said everything would be a go if I started the process, but my wife is having some reservations, specifically with not knowing where we would be stationed until I went to sign papers. Any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks! Mon, 14 Sep 2015 09:47:57 -0400 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/have-any-e-5-35l-used-the-prior-service-business-rules-to-return-to-active-duty <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Good morning, this is my first post on RP so go easy on me. I am considering returning to active duty, and I wanted to see if there were any other E-5 35L that have used the Prior Service Business rules to return to active duty. What was your experience, how did you/the Army determine your duty station, any issues at MEPS, etc? I have spoken to a recruiter and he said everything would be a go if I started the process, but my wife is having some reservations, specifically with not knowing where we would be stationed until I went to sign papers. Any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks! SGT Private RallyPoint Member Mon, 14 Sep 2015 09:47:57 -0400 2015-09-14T09:47:57-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/have-any-e-5-35l-used-the-prior-service-business-rules-to-return-to-active-duty?n=965366&urlhash=965366 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>If your recruiter said it would be a go then really the only question is where you will be sent. It could be anywhere to include Afghanistan (well, not your wife). If your wife isn&#39;t prepared for any assignment worldwide I suggest you don&#39;t do this. She should also know that you will likely PCS every 3 years. Do you have kids? That&#39;s also a concern. I grew up traveling the world (my father was Air Force) and my mom and I loved it, but it&#39;s not everyone&#39;s cup of tea. Disclose everything to you spouse first and ensure she&#39;s OK with it or be prepared for a divorce down the road. CW4 Russ Hamilton (Ret) Mon, 14 Sep 2015 16:36:35 -0400 2015-09-14T16:36:35-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/have-any-e-5-35l-used-the-prior-service-business-rules-to-return-to-active-duty?n=965384&urlhash=965384 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>This happened in the early 90's as I recall. The states thought owning combat arms was sexier than combat support. They won the argument. Special Forces in the reserves folded up at the end of FY 94 - I was in 12th SF Group. CW4 Russ Hamilton (Ret) Mon, 14 Sep 2015 16:42:20 -0400 2015-09-14T16:42:20-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/have-any-e-5-35l-used-the-prior-service-business-rules-to-return-to-active-duty?n=966454&urlhash=966454 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I'm a recruiter and a Agent. I have thought of this a few times since being out here. Right now unless the Mos'es you can return to are slim but CI maybe doable but how long have you been away from the program? SFC Private RallyPoint Member Tue, 15 Sep 2015 08:25:43 -0400 2015-09-15T08:25:43-04:00 2015-09-14T09:47:57-04:00