How do I get back into the military?

When you want to re-enlist, in order to get prior service, you must have 6-months of post basic-training experience at minimum. You may have to go back to basic training even if you do have 180 days in the military if you were still in AIT or ADT.

How long does it take to get a waiver for the Air Force?

Military waivers can take from three weeks to three months to be approved. The time duration depends on a variety of factors, like medical waivers and moral waivers. You can find more details as you read. Therefore, continue until the end.

Is it hard to get back into the military?

Regardless of why a veteran with prior experience wants to re-enlist, unfortunately it’s not that easy. The truth is that it’s tough to rejoin the military for two reasons: the size of your year group and your previous training (the job that you are skilled in may not be needed at your current time in service).

Can I switch from army to Air Force?

If you are enlisted: When your current Army enlistment is up you still might be able to just simply enlist in the Air Force at your current grade, provided your re-enlistment code and ASVAB scores qualify you. You would then probably have to go to a tech school (USAF version of AIT).

What are the female PT requirements for the Air Force?

A female under 30 years old needs to do a minimum of 18 pushups in a minute, 38 situps in a minute, and a 1.5 mile run under 16:22 in order to score for the test. She must complete 47 pushups in a minute, 54 situps in a minute, and do a 10:23 1 1/2 mile run in order to achieve the maximum points on the test.

How do I go back to active duty?

Your recruiter should be able to decipher it for you. In some ways, going back to active duty is a lot like joining the first time. You still go to MEPs and sign on the dotted line. You are still subject to basic requirements like age, physical ability and dependents.

Can you re-enlist in the military after 180 days of basic training?

When you want to re-enlist, in order to get prior service, you must have 6-months of post basic-training experience at minimum. You may have to go back to basic training even if you do have 180 days in the military if you were still in AIT or ADT.

How hard is it to get back into the military with RE-2?

The RE code is a big factor in how much trouble you will have getting back in, and whether you can qualify for prior service. Sometimes an RE-2 condition may require you to go through basic training again, lose weight, or retake the ASVAB test (and score higher). This also depends on what branch of service you want to get into.

Why can’t you re-enlist in the military after leaving prior service?

It is because a “prior service” enlistment slot is the same as a “re-enlistment” slot. Given the choice, the military will allow someone currently in the service to re-enlist before they allow a prior-service applicant to re-join. The Air Force is the hardest active duty service for prior service to enlist, and the Army is the easiest.