How can a recently separated Navy PO3 get back into the military to be an Army 18D? What should be my first step?

SPC Benjamin Shultis — Mon, 13 May 2019 13:42:25 -0400

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 13 at 2019 3:20 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 13 May 2019 15:20:13 -0400

Step One: Speak with an Army Recruiter

Response by SSG Carlos Madden made May 13 at 2019 4:04 PM

SSG Carlos Madden — Mon, 13 May 2019 16:04:14 -0400

See the response from LTC Weiss in this discussion: https://www.rallypoint.com/positions/special-forces-recruiter/answers/i-am-attempting-to-transition-from-the-reserves-to-active-duty-sf-my-local-recruiter-isn-t-very-responsive-since-i-m-ps-any-suggestions?urlhash=1685219

I am attempting to transition from the Reserves to Active Duty SF. My local recruiter isn't very...

Now that my Reserves contract is about to transition to it's IRR portion, I plan on requesting release from HRC and going Active, ideally 18 series. I am currently 31B TDY at Camp Zama, Japan. The SM here said the best career counselor is Rally Point, so thank you in advance for your help. I am ready to start this process with the proper guidance.

Response by MAJ Javier Rivera made May 13 at 2019 6:36 PM

MAJ Javier Rivera — Mon, 13 May 2019 18:36:58 -0400

Go to your nearest friendly Army recruiter and inquire regarding your question; and 11X contract.

Response by PO3 Jesse Rangel made May 13 at 2019 9:18 PM

PO3 Jesse Rangel — Mon, 13 May 2019 21:18:50 -0400

Former PO3 here... I just got an 11x contract. From my understanding of prior service rules. You can’t get ranger or special forces in your contract. Needs of the army for what jobs you can pick. Best route is any combat type MOS, and push for airborne school in your contract. Then later you can try out for ranger or SF

Response by MSG Frank Kapaun made May 14 at 2019 7:06 AM

MSG Frank Kapaun — Tue, 14 May 2019 07:06:06 -0400

Go see an army recruiter and tell them you want an 18X packet. That should start the ball rolling. Remember that if you qualify for the SF 18X program , and it’s what you want to do accept nothing less.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made May 24 at 2019 3:33 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 24 May 2019 15:33:49 -0400

Join as an 18x and go for it. Also be smart and not a quitter.

Response by SFC John Trujillo made Jan 23 at 2020 2:14 PM

SFC John Trujillo — Thu, 23 Jan 2020 14:14:08 -0500

Ask a recruiter. If they still take prior service on the 18 X-ray program you can.