I'm unable to reenlist in the Navy but I want to stay in. What can I do?

PO2 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 06:07:12 -0400

I am active duty and I was not able to gain a quota to reenlist through cway. What can I do to stay active? Do I need to meet with a recruiter at the end of my EAOS? Or is there a waiting process?

Response by SCPO David Lockwood made Jun 29 at 2015 6:08 AM

SCPO David Lockwood — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 06:08:19 -0400

Star talking to the Career Counselor and see what other jobs you qualify for and pursue those.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 29 at 2015 6:58 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 06:58:37 -0400

Even if you are IRR, and they wont let uoy "Re-Up" come talk to an army recruiter. Business rules change frequently. All depends in your years of service and your discharge type.

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 29 at 2015 7:11 AM

Capt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 07:11:51 -0400

Changing to Army or Air Force might work. Check with every recruiter.

Response by CPO Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 1 at 2015 2:30 PM

CPO Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 01 Jul 2015 14:30:31 -0400

Talk to a recruiter about the possibility of going to the reserves, changing your rate and then going back to active duty.

Response by CDR Terry Boles made Jul 1 at 2015 2:37 PM

CDR Terry Boles — Wed, 01 Jul 2015 14:37:37 -0400

Going SELRES was a common thing many did, change rates and go back on AD. If you are unable to change rates while on AD for whatever reason and are discharged do look into all your options to include other branches of service. Best of luck!

Response by LCDR Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 1 at 2015 5:17 PM

LCDR Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 01 Jul 2015 17:17:25 -0400

I would recommend talking to a Navy career counselor to see if you can cross-rate, or see if you can do Full-Time Support (FTS) in the reserves.
Have you considered taking advantage of the GI Bill, getting a degree and maybe trying for an officer package later?

Response by SFC Christopher Taggart made Aug 20 at 2018 8:32 PM

SFC Christopher Taggart — Mon, 20 Aug 2018 20:32:07 -0400

I agree with others that have commented...consider another branch of service.