Prior
Military Service
If
you have prior military service in any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces,
many service opportunities are available! Whether you would like to
return to the service you have recently left, or would like to try something
new, Prior Service programs are for you!
1.
How do I qualify for Prior Service programs?
Most
branches of the military offer programs for those who have recently
left the service. As a rule, these programs are designed to attract
persons with specific military skills and may not be open to everyone.
Please request information from the branch that you are interested in
to find out if your skills are in demand.
Keep
in mind that you may also be required to pass a NEW enlistment physical
and will most likely have to retake the ASVAB test and receive a qualifying
score. A good reenlistment code is also required. Other limitations,
such as time in service, number of dependents, maximum age, etc, vary
by branch. Request further information by clicking on the service logo
at the top of this page.
2.
Can I change services?
Sure!
Most branches of the military are accepting prior service applications.
The branch to which you are applying will take a look at your service
history, reenlistment code and other factors and try to find a place
for you in their organization. Your military background is valuable
and much sought after! Keep in mind, however, that the services are
looking for someone to fill specific jobs. Your job may or may not be
of value to the service to which you are applying. For example: If you
were a tank driver in the Army, you may have a difficult time enlisting
in the Navy or the Coast Guard at the same pay grade! They simply do
not have tank drivers! They may, however be willing to bring you in
at a lower paygrade and retrain you! To find out more, request further
information by clicking on the service logo at the top of this page.
3.
Will I have to repeat Basic Training?
It
depends. If you are returning to the branch that you recently left,
probably not. If you are changing branches, it depends on how closely
the training you received previously matches the training offered by
the new branch. In many cases, basic training is required. Request further
information by clicking on the service logo at the top of this page.
4.
Will I keep my current Paygrade?
It
depends again! If you are returning to the branch you recently left,
in the same or equivalent job, probably. If you are changing services,
or are returning to your previous branch in a new skill, probably not.
Request further information by clicking on the service logo at the top
of this page.
5.
Will I keep my military benefits?
Reenlisting
or enlisting in another branch of the military in no way affects your
military benefits! In fact, you may be eligible for more! You carry
with you all of the time in service, sea time, medals and awards, and
qualifications that you have collected. Your time in service will count
toward retirement and GI Bill requirements. You can keep any bonuses,
college funds, loan repays or any other incentive that your prior service
gave you and may qualify for NEW ones! Request further information by
clicking on the service logo at the top of this page.
6.
What do I do now?
Request
information from any service (or services) that you are interested in!
Make sure that you check "YES" when asked about prior service
and GET GOING!
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