If I got out of AD Army in November of 2015, but would like to re-enlist under Army Reserve, would I need to go through basic again?

PV2 Jake Rix — Mon, 21 Jan 2019 10:52:57 -0500

I got out on account of depression and family issues that I feel have been resolved now. Lately I’ve been thinking more and more about wanting to go back, but I don’t think I would be able to survive basic a second time.

Response by SGT Eric Davis made Jan 21 at 2019 10:57 AM

SGT Eric Davis — Mon, 21 Jan 2019 10:57:57 -0500

Well if you don’t think you can’t survive basic again then you maybe need to rethink the military!

Also with that many years being out the more than likely yes!

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 21 at 2019 11:17 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 21 Jan 2019 11:17:29 -0500

Where you MOS qualified? TIS? Have you talked to a recruiter?

On a side note, I did OSUT twice in my life, once at 18 for 19D and once again at 35 for 12B...it is a mindset, if you do not feel you can do Basic again, perhaps you do not want to be a soldier again. There is nothing wrong with being a civilian, best of luck

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 21 at 2019 11:20 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 21 Jan 2019 11:20:19 -0500

You shouldn’t have too. To find out the best/correct answer, I highly suggest you talk with a recruiter. Good luck to you...

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Jan 21 at 2019 11:21 AM

CSM Darieus ZaGara — Mon, 21 Jan 2019 11:21:55 -0500

My apologies in advance for the direct approach, I am only one voice. If you could not survive basic it may be an indicator as to whether the Military is for you. I would highly recommend you focus your energies on a profession better suited for your person. There self assessments available that will give you an idea of what your path might be.

Every school subsequent to basic is as demanding or more so. Standard training, even for APFT is far and away advanced beyond when you previously served and will likely print physical and mental stamina challenges equal to or harder than the basic you experienced. Thank you for your service.

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 21 at 2019 12:03 PM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 21 Jan 2019 12:03:28 -0500

PV2 Jake Rix Here is a previous Post asking the same question. You will need to talk to a Recruiter to see if you are eligible. You stated "I do believe I could survive the physical aspects of basic training again. The main thing would be going another 3 months without any contact with my family. I think I can still pass the PT test with very little training on cardio." What if you are deployed and have little or no contact with your family?

https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/do-i-go-back-to-basic-training-if-i-am-prior-service-army

Do I go back to basic training if I am prior-service Army? | RallyPoint

I’ve been out of the Army for a year, and considering going back in the same branch. Would I have to do BCT again, or would I be doing another type of training?

Response by SPC David S. made Jan 21 at 2019 12:57 PM

SPC David S. — Mon, 21 Jan 2019 12:57:51 -0500

".... don’t think I would be able to survive basic a second time" - not sure how to take that. I'm 50 and could still destroy basic if needed. A lot will depend on how you exited the Army - you will need to check you re-enlistment codes - one of the boxes 24-27 on your DD-214. RE-3 you will need a waiver - RE-4 move than likely a no go. As others have mentioned - are you willing to deploy? Reserves these days doesn't guarantee you will be state side.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 21 at 2019 1:08 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 21 Jan 2019 13:08:31 -0500

Notice that your rank is listed as PV2, how long did you serve, and what type is separation did you receive? I can point you in the right direction with better information.

Response by SGT Chris Padgett made Jan 21 at 2019 6:33 PM

SGT Chris Padgett — Mon, 21 Jan 2019 18:33:59 -0500

Short answer, No.
You may have to be reclassed. That will be your A/T, so 2 weeks.
Ignore the former and current A/D guys. They have no earthly clue as to how the NG/R works or function. It's a whole other experience.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 21 at 2019 10:16 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 21 Jan 2019 22:16:09 -0500

Part 1: To try and answer your question: I was AD from 1988 to 1991. I returned to the same MOS in 2005 as a Reserve Soldier and did not have to attend basic training again. I would ask a recruiter for current rules and info. I imagine if you try for a different MOS, you will have to do some sort of initial training.

Part 2: If you don't think you can handle the time away to attend basic, what are you going to do during a deployment? I don't know what you may have heard about Reserves, but we are now an Operational Reserves, and no longer Strategic Reserves. A large portion of the component is combat support and will be relied on and used to supplement active duty deployments.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 22 at 2019 12:21 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 22 Jan 2019 12:21:58 -0500

Skipping all the other stuff, you need to talk to a reserve recruiter or go to a reserve unit that has a Victor (retention counselor), they should be able to tell you if you need basic again ( I doubt it) and what MOS's are available in your area. You may need to reclass, but it is doubtful they would send you to active duty MOS for a reclass, the reserves have stand alone school houses on most active duty post that handle AIT. I reclassed back in 2013 to 92L and attended the reserve school, but our training was at Ft. Lee, in the same building etc as the regular Army, our POI was the same except we had a condensed schedule, which meant we usually started early and stayed later and usually had class over the weekends when the AIT students did not. Plus Reserve reclass is usually in multiple phases, I took phase 1 and phase 2 back to back but you don't have to.

Response by PV2 Jake Rix made Jan 23 at 2019 11:35 AM

PV2 Jake Rix — Wed, 23 Jan 2019 11:35:57 -0500

Update everyone. Now I am seriously considering going to active duty again. I will talk to a recruiter very soon.

Response by PV2 Jake Rix made Jan 28 at 2019 5:41 AM

PV2 Jake Rix — Mon, 28 Jan 2019 05:41:03 -0500

Update for everyone. I have decided to go back to active duty, pending I can get a waiver as my code on DD-214 was re-3. I have found out that being out for over three years I will have to do a 4 week refresher course and possibly need to reclass. I appreciate all of the guidance that you all have provided me with. May you all be blessed in your future endeavors. One team one fight.