I’m ETSing from the Army Reserves in two months, I’m planning on going active duty after ETS. Anyone have any recent experience with this?

2021-03-30T21:28:54-04:00

Response by CPL Douglas Chrysler made Mar 30 at 2021 9:43 PM

2021-03-30T21:43:39-04:00

Not recent, but wishing the best in your new endeavor.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 30 at 2021 10:25 PM

2021-03-30T22:25:08-04:00

I came back in directly from the Reserves. Was back in 2008. Not sure how helpful I would be. Just go speak to a recruiter like I did, and they basically got me right in. I was prior active duty before my reserve time as well.

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 30 at 2021 11:54 PM

2021-03-30T23:54:07-04:00

Yes speak to a recruiter before you ETS so you can try and not have a break or possibly not have to go through MEPs if you have completed your MSO. I would not wait until you ETS.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 31 at 2021 1:02 AM

2021-03-31T01:02:07-04:00

If you haven't done so, go speak to a recruiter yesterday to get a Conditional Release request filled out and signed by your chain. Once that comes back with all approved, you're clear to go Active Duty without a break in service. But since your ETS is two months away, you will need to light a huge fire on this to get everyone to sign prior to your ETS.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 31 at 2021 11:40 PM

2021-03-31T23:40:57-04:00

Please make sure your PHA is green in all categories and it’s up to date. You will be a “no med” contract meaning you will bypass the MEPS physical using your PHA. Any red will have to be fixed or you will have to be a full physical. If disqualified medically you may not be able to enlist again.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 3 at 2021 10:36 AM

2021-04-03T10:36:04-04:00

I’m a recruiter. Message me with your questions and I can answer them for you.