Would a recruiter send a prior service to MEPS a second time?

Gisleidy Lemes — Sat, 16 Mar 2019 13:11:59 -0400

If a prior service (army back to army) 13B goes to meps and the only jobs offered were 13B, 14T, and 91L and didn’t want any of those jobs because he wanted other MOS’s, would he be able to go back to meps the following month? Any information would be appreciated.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 16 at 2019 1:21 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 16 Mar 2019 13:21:49 -0400

Yes they can always turn down the jobs and return later. As prior service you're very, very limited. You need the Army more than they need you, and your bargaining leverage is very limited. On top of that, there's no guarantee the job you want is going to be there next month.

Response by SGT Eric Davis made Mar 16 at 2019 1:48 PM

SGT Eric Davis — Sat, 16 Mar 2019 13:48:27 -0400

You can turn down anything but remember you can only get jobs you qualify for... so retake the ASVAB

Response by MAJ Javier Rivera made Mar 16 at 2019 1:51 PM

MAJ Javier Rivera — Sat, 16 Mar 2019 13:51:42 -0400

They can but as a prior service even more than a first timer, is a bout needs of the Army; and the 1st option is whatever the prospect is already trained. Other than that the Army publishes a list of potential options for prior service folks. It’s called Business Rules, and again, is all about what the Army needs at that particular moment .

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Mar 16 at 2019 2:16 PM

CSM Darieus ZaGara — Sat, 16 Mar 2019 14:16:24 -0400

There would be no need to go back to MEPS. The recruiter would be able to determine if MEPS had other offers available. The military fills priority first, and since this young man was a former 13B the government would save money I trainjng. Truthfully, the military also looks at re-entry as kind of a gotcha, which if you think about it makes sense. If you quit your job for greener pastures and later went back to your former employer because things didn’t work out the former employer is not likely to offer you anything other than what they have available. The real question is how motivated is this young man regarding serving his country again. It is not just a job! He can either be patientvor take what they offer. Keep in mind that when there are is a surplus in potential new recruits the military does not keep the window open for re-entry.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 16 at 2019 2:48 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 16 Mar 2019 14:48:46 -0400

The recruiter had zero control over the MOS’s offered at MEPS. Nobody knows what MOS’s will be offered by the Departmebt if the Army until said applicant is at MEPS ( PS specific)