Can you rejoin the military

Rejoiners will not usually need to redo Basic training. We assess people on a case by case basis, and training will be provided if needed. You won't need to attend selection again either, though you will be required to pass fitness or other assessments if you are joining a new capbadge or trade with different entry standards.

Re-enlisters are likely to have to complete Basic training again. You may need to attend selection as part of the process. You can apply to the capbadge or Corps of your choice; however, available vacancies may mean that it is not always possible to offer you your desired choice.

You can rejoin into a different capbadge, but you may need to do trade training again if you're accepted. You can rejoin at your previous rank if there is a job vacancy available. If there are no vacancies at that level, you may be offered a role at a lower rank. Your pay will depend on the rank and seniority that you are awarded when you rejoin as stated in your Terms of Engagement from the Army Personnel Centre. If more than 2 years have elapsed since your redundancy it is unlikely you will pay anything back.

Your pension will stop when you re-join and you will accumulate a new AFPS15 pension. When you discharge again a new calculation will be made with your old and new pension. If you joined the military, or were serving, after it is likely you are on JPA already, in which case you will retain your service number. If you left before it is unlikely your record will be on JPA in which case a new service number will be assigned to you.

If you're an ex-Regular, who wants to join the Army Reserve, there are lots of opportunities for you to bring your skills and experience to your local Reservist unit. Get in touch with us now to find out more:. Trained soldiers Regular or Reserve , having served in the Army, Navy or RAF, for at least 3 years of consecutive service and discharged within the last 6 years or 10 if Substantive Corporal or above.

You may also be able to order your DD online. Visit www. Some veterans have reported problems using the eVetRecs system. If you encounter problems, you can always order the form by mail, as discussed above. Code RE-1 permits immediate re-enlistment. Code RE-4 bars re-enlistment; it has to be changed before you can re-enlist. Codes RE-2 and RE-3 are either waivable or non-waivable —that is, they can be disregarded in some circumstances, but not in others. Bring a copy of your DD It may pay to shop around.

Your recruiter may be able to help you or refer you to someone who can help. NOTE Except for providing the information above, Swords to Plowshares does not offer counseling or other assistance to veterans seeking to re-enlist. For additional information, please check with a recruiter. VIEW Public Information The Information Officer will provide guidance to the general public on matters relating to Defence Forces policy and procedures and will, where appropriate, direct queries, questions and requests to the relevant office holder.

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