Posted on Aug 31, 2023
What are my chances of reenlisting active duty as a 35M being a prior service 11B?
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I am a former 11B who got out after completing my first enlistment in full. My reentry code is 1 and separation code was MBK. I have a 105 GT and am looking to reenlist as HUMINT. Realistically what are my chances of getting back in as a 35M? I left service in 2016 as a E4(P) -SPC.
Posted 1 y ago
Responses: 9
SPC Brandon Bell, HRC used to publish the business rules for prior service reenlistments, but they change so often that you have to talk with a recruiter to see what the latest message says in the system.
If you already speak a foreign language, especially the in-demand ones (Arabic, Russian, Korean, Chinese-Mandarin, or Persian-Iranian) you'll likely be a shoe-in or viewed very favorably. However, junior enlisted 11Bs are also somewhat in demand, so they may only offer you that again.
You'll need a 101 ST from your ASVAB (110+ is better) and if you don't know a language, you'll be required to take the DLAB (Defense Language Aptitude Battery) before heading to the MEPS - you are required to get a certain score to be eligible to enlist as a 35M. I would suggest reading up on it and trying a few of the practice tests to get an idea the test.
The only way you'll know about your chances is by talking to an active duty recruiter.
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* https://armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pubs/DR_a/ARN34360-PAM_11-8-000-WEB-1.pdf
If you already speak a foreign language, especially the in-demand ones (Arabic, Russian, Korean, Chinese-Mandarin, or Persian-Iranian) you'll likely be a shoe-in or viewed very favorably. However, junior enlisted 11Bs are also somewhat in demand, so they may only offer you that again.
You'll need a 101 ST from your ASVAB (110+ is better) and if you don't know a language, you'll be required to take the DLAB (Defense Language Aptitude Battery) before heading to the MEPS - you are required to get a certain score to be eligible to enlist as a 35M. I would suggest reading up on it and trying a few of the practice tests to get an idea the test.
The only way you'll know about your chances is by talking to an active duty recruiter.
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* https://armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pubs/DR_a/ARN34360-PAM_11-8-000-WEB-1.pdf
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SPC Brandon Bell
Thank you very much for your very helpful information. I am in contact with a recruiter and he has informed me about the DLAB. I greatly appreciate your assistance with this and you taking the time out of your day to respond, sir. ST line score is a 101 but no formal foreign language. I have dabbled in French, some Russian, and Arabic as personal curiosity but not to a conversational level. I have a basic understanding of Spanish as I have worked law enforcement for the past six years and have had to know basic Spanish to carry out that job function.
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It all depends on your skill set with languages/availability, and your test scores. You need to see the local recruiter.
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The way that things are going for recruiters currently, you might not have that big of a problem. Best thing to do is go down to talk to a recruiter and find out first hand. Best of luck to you.
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