What is MEPS like for a national guard SM that is making the switch to active duty? Would the SM have to do everything like the first time?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 03 Jan 2021 20:40:52 -0500

Response by SFC Kathy Pepper made Jan 3 at 2021 10:20 PM

SFC Kathy Pepper — Sun, 03 Jan 2021 22:20:05 -0500

In 1982, I went from CA NG to Regular Army, and I had to do everything as if I had never enlisted at all: ASVAB, physical, contracts, swearing in, etc. Granted, it has been nearly 40 years (yikes!), but I cannot image that the Army would change anything. You might go back in at the rank you last held after AIT; it depends on what you can get into your contract. Because of circumstances, I had to get a new MOS, but the Army may need you to keep yours. Good luck.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 3 at 2021 11:38 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 03 Jan 2021 23:38:23 -0500

You will probably fall under the "Prior Service Business Rules." Basically, you'll have to probably run thru everything again. And you'll be processed after all the IET folks. Brink books. Plan for a whole day.

Response by SPC Gareth Mannion made Jan 4 at 2021 2:29 AM

SPC Gareth Mannion — Mon, 04 Jan 2021 02:29:30 -0500

Having worked for MEPS for 2 years, can only account for testing. Uou only have to take a TAPAS personality assessment unless you are changing your job and need to see if you are qualified for it. From what I have observed, medical us usually just an inspect. You shoukd already be enrolled for fingerprints but you will still have to go through processing and contract and swear in and sign your contract. Plus by my own experience many years ago doing the same thing, if you got a bonus from the national guard and didn't complete your term with them, you might have to pay it back.

Response by SGT Dañiel Luna-Fuller made Jan 4 at 2021 3:56 AM

SGT Dañiel Luna-Fuller — Mon, 04 Jan 2021 03:56:18 -0500

Yes

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Jan 4 at 2021 1:40 PM

SFC Michael Hasbun — Mon, 04 Jan 2021 13:40:47 -0500

MEPS is MEPS... They don't care who you are. You have to do the duck walk and show your booty hole, just like everyone else.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 4 at 2021 5:53 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 04 Jan 2021 17:53:40 -0500

When I came back in Oct 2017 I was only out for a year and a half (Prior Marine) and I had to pretty much everything except for the duck walk lol

Response by CPL Rob Hansen made Jan 4 at 2021 6:48 PM

CPL Rob Hansen — Mon, 04 Jan 2021 18:48:01 -0500

Yes probably big reduction in grade also