Do prior service go to MEPS?
All Prior Service applicants that require basic combat training (BCT) must obtain a Chapter 2 physical from MEPS.
What test must be passed prior to military enlistment?
All applicants must take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery or ASVAB. The ASVAB is an intensive series of aptitude tests that help determine which military jobs the individual is best suited for.
Can I join the Army with prior service?
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. In most cases, prior service candidates must enlist in the military job they had at the time of separation unless the service declares there is no need for that job.
What is a good military entrance score?
What Is a Good ASVAB Score? Minimum Scores for Enlistment
| Military Branch | Minimum AFQT Score (High School Diploma) | Minimum AFQT Score (GED) |
|---|---|---|
| Air Force | 31 | 50 |
| Army | 31 | 50 |
| Coast Guard | 40 | 50 |
| Marine Corps | 35 | 50 |
How long does it take to enlist in the Army as prior service?
The Army defines prior service as any applicant with more than 180 days of military service, or those who graduated from military job-training (MOS/AFSC/Rating), regardless of time-in-service.
What Army MOS is available for prior service?
If no vacancy exists, the following MOS will be used for retraining (changes based on the needs of the Army): (1) Grades E1 thru E4 – 11X, 12B, 13B, 13J, 13M, 14P, 14T, 15W, 15Y, 17C, 17E, 19D, 19K, 35T, 68W, 74D, 88M, 91A, and 92Y.
Can prior service join the Air Force?
To enter the Air Force as a prior service candidate you must: Have served at least 24 months of Active Duty service. Those who served less than 24 months of Active Duty are processed as “previous service” and are handled the same as brand new recruits.