Is the military taking prior service?

The Marine Corps and the Navy accept prior service, but not in large numbers. So, for a prior-service to enlist, the service must be under their goal for re-enlistments. For the past several years, re-enlistment rates have been right on target for all of the services.

Do marines take prior service?

The Marine Corps and the Navy accept prior service, but not in large numbers. The Air Force has accepted only a handful of prior service applicants during the past decade, only those who are already qualified in extremely hard-to-fill jobs, such as Pararescue, Combat Controller, or Linguist.

Do you have to go through depot to join the Coast Guard?

Due to the extremely diverse training Coast Guard enlistees get in the early years after recruitment, most prior-service members enlist as an E-3 and complete either basic training or DEPOT. This is dependent on the needs of the service and is not a guarantee for enlistment.

Can I join the Coast Guard if I have served in Army?

Prior Service If you have served in the United States Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, or any National Guard or Reserve components, you may be eligible to continue your military service in the Coast Guard. In rare circumstances, you may even qualify to keep your rank.

How do I reenlist in the Coast Guard after being discharged?

Pending approval from the Coast Guard Recruiting Command, you are eligible to apply for re-enlistment if you were discharged in pay grade E-3 or below with six years or less of prior active service, or E-4 and above with less than 10 years of prior active service or 14 years combined active and reserve service.

Do you have to repeat basic training in the Marines?

Repeating Basic Training Whether or not you have to go through boot camp varies in each of the services. The Marines pretty much require all prior-service from other services to go through Marine Boot Camp.