When can you reenlist in the Army Reserves?

When can you reenlist in the Army Reserves?

One of the main guidelines is the Reenlistment Opportunity Window (ROW). A Soldier’s individual ROW opens 15 months prior to their contractual ETS date, and continues through 90 days prior to their ETS. However, the previous 90–day window restriction has been suspended and may be reinstated without future notice.

How do I reenlist in the reserves?

You must be eligible for reenlistment or extension. You must meet the medical fitness standards for retention prior to entry. You must NOT have been relieved from any duty assignment for cause in the 36 months prior to your application. You must NOT have been involuntarily removed from Active Duty.

What regulation covers reenlistment?

AR 601-280
Reenlistment options are governed by AR 601-280 (Army Retention Program) and the current DA PAM 601-280.

Can you reenlist while in the IRR?

Enlisted members in the IRR and ASL, that meet reenlistment criteria, may reenlist or extend if they are on active duty orders, authorized to drill for points, or need to obligate service to transfer to the SELRES.

Can reservist Reenlist to active duty?

Yes, you would be able to re-enlist into an active duty status. You also may have opportunities to move to an “active reserve” status while still in the reserves.

How do I know if Im barred from reenlistment?

If a Soldier is coming up on their ETS, they are blocked from reenlisting unless the bar is lifted. If a bar to reenlistment is in place when a Soldier ETSs, they will be given an Honorable Discharge.

Can a bar from reenlistment be removed?

Once approved, only the approving commander or a higher commander may remove the bar. If the bar remains, the bar will again be reviewed at the end of another 3 months. If at that time the bar is not lifted, the command must initiate involuntary separation proceedings.

Do reservists get reenlistment bonuses?

The Army offers a “critical skills retention bonus” for personnel in certain job fields; the top payment under that program is $150,000 for Special Forces personnel who agree to stay in for an additional six years. Reservists are eligiblel for re-enlistment bonuses if the re-enlistment is at for at least three years.

Are IRR members subject to UCMJ?

Members of the IRR are only subject to the UCMJ under the following circumstances: If called to active duty (AD). In the Navy, and potentially in other branches as well, this means that from the moment one leaves home, enroute to report for active duty, one is subject to the UCMJ.

Can you switch from Reserve to active duty?

With very few exceptions, one cannot simply transfer from the Reserve component to active duty. One must get an approved discharge from the Reserves component of service and then separately process for enlistment or commission for an active-duty service.

What is indefinite reenlistment?

The indefinite reenlistment policy requires all soldiers reaching the rank of E-6 with ten years of service to reenlist indefinitely. Their new separation date becomes either the year they are required to leave the service if not promoted or their retirement date, whichever occurs first.

What is a re 3 reenlistment code?

RE-3 – Individuals who are not qualified for continued Army service, but the disqualification is waiverable. Ineligible for enlistment unless a waiver is granted.

Is a bar to reenlistment permanent?

The bar to reenlistment will not be in a Soldier’s permanent file yet; however, AR 601-280 states “[i]f a Soldier is separated with a bar to reenlistment in place, a copy of DA Form 4126 (Bar to Reenlistment Certificate) will be scanned into iPERMS to be placed in the Soldier’s AMHRR.” Therefore, in order for the …

How do you fight a bar from reenlistment?

If you believe the Bar has been wrongfully given to you, you should submit a response or rebuttal. The commander will review the Bar to Reenlistment at the three month mark to determine whether the bar should be lifted (Soldier has improved) or left in place (improvement still needed).

Can you extend your IRR?

To add to SFC Rochelle’s comment, after you get in the IRR, you can extend or reenlist IN THE IRR up to retirement. You only accrue 15 points per year if you don’t do any additional training.