Can you join another branch if you get discharged?

In general, you are eligible for enlistment in the U.S. Army if honorably discharged from another military branch. Each branch of the military actually assigns Reenlistment Eligibility codes to soldiers at the time of their discharge. These RE codes indicate the soldier’s status for potential Army enlistment.

Can you’re enlist with a other than honorable?

In most cases, veterans who receive an Other Than Honorable Discharge cannot re-enlist in the Armed Forces or reserves, except under very rare circumstances. Veteran’s benefits are not usually available to those discharged through this type of discharge.

Can you re-enlist in the military if you have been separated?

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.

Can you change jobs in the military after separation?

Job Selection. 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. Only then can the member elect to enlist in a different job.

Can a prior service member enlist in a different job?

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. Only then can the member elect to enlist in a different job. Repeat Basic Training? Whether or not you have to go through boot camp varies in each of the services.

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.