The Army offers monetary bonuses for prior service personnel, who have been separated from the military for 91 days or more, and are qualified in an Army "shortage" MOS (job). This program includes prior Army Service and members separated from the other branches of the Armed Forces. Members selected from active duty from other branches of the Armed Forces must … [Read more...]
Prior Service – All Branches Welcome
Return To The Service Of Your Country If you have prior service, your country wants you back and they are making it easier than ever to return to service. The U.S. Army is offering great benefits and bonuses and making sure that your valuable prior service is carried over into your reenlistment. All Services … [Read more...]
Prior Service
The biggest hurdle (for many) prior service is the re-enlistment eligibility code (RE Code) that the service placed on their DD Form 214 (Record of Discharge) at the time of their separation. In general, if the RE Code is "1," there are no bars to enlistment. If the RE Code is "2" for the Air Force, that person is ineligible … [Read more...]
Prior Service FAQ
Q. So, what exactly is considered "prior service?" A. If one enlists, spends two weeks at basic training, and then is discharged, and later wants to enlist again, or enlist in a different service, is that person considered "prior service" for enlistment purposes? You would think there would be one standard Department of Defense definition for … [Read more...]
Ongoing Training
As a Soldier, your skills must be continually honed. And if you're a Soldier interested in promotion, you'll want to take part in ongoing training opportunities. The Army offers many choices including tactical, technical, physical and leadership development. Many of these opportunities allow you to practice your skills in the field as an individual and as part of a team. … [Read more...]