PRIOR SERVICE US ARMY BASIC TRAINING - ARMY INTEGRATION COURSE 2021

[@mr.nobody68]

It's the military. You're prior service. You know how it goes: Plan for the worst and then be grateful if that doesn't happen

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Haha Facts... Thank you so very much for watching this video and i hope stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@marksmusicplace3627]

Basic training a second time should be in reality a little easier because any prior service has already been through it and know what to expect.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

@@marksmusicplace3627 It sure is!

[@Williameagleblanket]

Was a prior service infantry Marine. Joined the Army after two year break in service. Only had to go to Fort Leonard Wood to get some shots and get uniforms and orders to Hawaii. Ended up with over 25 years of service. 🇺🇸

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Hooahlujah 💪🏽🙏🏽🇺🇸 Thank for your service and I appreciate what you’ve done for us all🙏🏼🇺🇸

[@G.Harley.Davidson]

Yea, you probably got in during OIF, when any prior service was welcome in, with our having to re-do Boot, or Basic.

[@powerbad696]

I was prior service navy.Joined the army after 1yr,6 months break in service,had to do basic & AIT again.Did 7 yrs army,got out.Then in 2004,volunteered to deploy to Iraq 4 times with Texas National Guard,first deployment was with an infantry unit,I was at Camp TQ. A marine fob,my battalion fell under their authority,we did joint ops with the marines. Learned a lot about the Marine Corps.Did 2 deployments back-to-back. Had many reasons why I chose to volunteer,I was very bored at my civilian job & going to school.It was either be a cop or deploy to Iraq.I chose Iraq. Also wanted to do something BIGGER than myself,something not to many other people would do.Saw plenty of action,my choice. Stepped my game up. SEMPER-FI.

[@JosueRodriguezsharon]

@TeamSwartz Prior service army national guard members looking for make the 20 like my case need 12 years more to get my 20. Do we have to do basic training-?

[@jasonthreet4307]

I just re-enlisted back into the Army Reserve after being out since 2006. I leave for Leonardwood January 17th for BCT. I'm 50 years old and a police officer for the last 23 years. Your videos have helped me understand what to expect! I re-enlisted as an E-6 and I will definitely "Drink the Kool-Aid"! Thanks for the Heads Up Videos!

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

lol Congrats and welcome back! I appreciate you and thank you for your prior service and service as a PO! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best! 🪖ARMY BASIC TRAINING MINI-SERIES LINK: kzbin.info/aero/PL_X49gY0-bFZ3g9to23kAMXFrSI8o2Yhz Disregard the COVID Restrictions!

[@joschuaalvarez1862]

HOW CAN YOU JOIN AT 50, i thought there was an age limit?

[@jasonthreet4307]

@@joschuaalvarez1862 prior service with an age waiver.

[@joschuaalvarez1862]

@@jasonthreet4307 how's BCT? i guess they let you keep your phone lol

[@Crisssssssssssssssssssssssssss]

Good shit man. I’m going back through in my 30s - the “old guys” that were in the first time around were absolute beasts. Hope you go get after it!

[@asaadaziz1172]

Just got back in active duty! Finished Infantry OSUT as an insert less than 3 weeks ago. Jan-May! 11C, prior active 92A! Everything you said in this video is spot on! Thank you

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Thanks for sharing and congrats! Good luck in the next chapter of your career!

[@TheTrggdLiberal]

I can’t begin to thank you for all the content you put out. I’m a PS NCO that just wrapped up BCT for the second time In December (FT Sill). My battery had 5 PS NCOs 2 switching from the navy, 2 Air Force and myself (army with a 9yr break).

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Thank you and I truly appreciate that. As a prior service member coming back in, if there’s anything I missed or you feel I could discuss on in a later video I’m all ears lol. The next PS Video I’ll do is integrating into your unit and generalized info to consider. Thank you so very much for watching this video and i hope stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@un_nownmusic]

I did four years in the Corps. Got out for six months. Rushed into the Army as a E5. Field artillery was my only option. In processed with the new recruits for two weeks then moved over to AIT. Spent my time at hood for 3 years. Everyone who re-enlisted got stuck at hood. Wouldn’t let me go to selection because they were undermanned in the cav. Said screw it. Got out and now I re-enlisted back into the Army with a 18X contract. I go to benning July 19th. Boot camp here I come baby. So worth it!

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Hooah Freakin Lujah! That’s dope man! Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼

[@soldier4life1999]

If I had the chance I’d do it alllll over agin, Loved all 20 years of the Army ✊🏾💯

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

I’m a Lifer. Staying in as long as the regulation allows me too haha Thank you so very much for watching this video and i hope stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@soldier4life1999]

@@TEAMSWARTZ Hooah , you have a blessed day

[@Warriorrestoration77]

I've been waiting for a detailed video like this for some time. I'm 43 prior service with ten years of service. I got out in 2013 with a medical discharge and received 50% from the VA. Four of the five issues that forced me out have been corrected and the fifth isn't much of an issue now either. I've already made contact with a NG Recruiter and I'm in the process of getting back in height and weight compliance. I'm sure that this video will help provide more of the info that I've been looking for.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

If I miss anything let me know! I appreciate the feedback! See ya tomorrow!

[@Warriorrestoration77]

@@TEAMSWARTZ Wilco.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

@@Warriorrestoration77 🙏🏼

[@joeguillory8050]

Thanks for the info. I’m 41, have been out of the Army for 21 years, and going back in the FL Natl Guard next month so I’m going to have to have some of that humble pie next year when they get my training dates locked in. Your videos have given me a lot of insight and motivation the past couple months!

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best! And welcome back!!!

[@dutchray8880]

I was thinking about going back into the Army, but it's been more than 5 years since I did basic in 1971...so I think I'll pass on going through that again. The oldest trainee in my BCT company was 32 years old. You have my respect Joe.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

@@dutchray8880 Thank for your service and I appreciate what you’ve done for us all🙏🏼🇺🇸

[@itsacondition6005]

I wish I had this video before I went back 5 months ago. I just started my own series to give information to priors going back through BCT. A lot different from being 17 the first time in basic to 30 now. Thanks for putting this out there! Not a lot of info online for PS especially with a lot going back to the Army because of COVID. Keep it up!

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Lol Thank you and my pleasure!

[@frosty762]

I'm about to turn 29 lol. the wife and I talking about me going back in as well..

[@jkotz5210]

I was active marines at 18yo and going army in the next few months at 33yo. A lot more prepared this time around.

[@808scott]

Awesome Video SFC Swartz!! I'm formerly Army and its nice to see a (Senior) NCO that doesn't sugar coat videos for likes. Big Thanks!

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Thanks a million and I love making these videos. I appreciate that a lot and stay blessed! Thank for your service and I appreciate what you’ve done for us all🙏🏼🇺🇸

[@granachos]

I just graduated from Jackson right before the holidays. I have 12 years active Coast Guard with no break in service. I switched for the WOFT program. I know several other prior enlisted Coasties, Navy, and Airforce and we all had different experiences. I was in gen pop, not allowed to wear my SGT stripes and not treated special at all. My buddy had his own room, phone and Sunday’s off. He even had computer access to get ahead on his WOCS processing. Like DS Swartz says it’s all up to CO. 2 other NCO’s in my battalion had NCO privileges but they were in a different company. Going through a second time sucks but it’s way easier and fun to watch the young guys panic. CG boot camp was way harder btw.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Thanks for sharing!!! How was CG Boot Camp harder? The skimming requirements or? Thank you so very much for watching this video and i hope stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@granachos]

@@TEAMSWARTZ The comparison is honestly difficult it was 2008 vs 2020 while Covid 19 was going on. The swimming requirement were no issue for me and is very much an individual responsibility to come prepared for. Physically both trainings were on par with each other. CG required a lot more attention to detail and held us to a higher standard of military bearing. The academic portion in the CG was also much harder. The hardest part of Army Basic was rucking, I’m not used to that, esp in the bricks, I mean boots, they issued us. I feel like Covid 19, social differences, and training methods are evolving, and played a huge roll in how army basic is now. I don’t know what CG boot camp is like now. Thanks for your work on these videos, they helped me before going to basic and I thought I’d stop back by to give some post basic feedback. Any prior service guys that see this feel free to reach out and I’ll try to help as well. IG @_granachos I’ll be in wocs soon so I may not respond.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Thanks for sharing all of that. Interesting point of view and comparison. Good luck in WOCS!

[@bigtrevblast]

@@granachos hey thanks for the cookie trail here! I'm same shoes as you as a BM1 looking to go through the transition . I sent you a request on IG along with a lengthy message. Good luck if your still at WOCS

[@granachos]

@@bigtrevblast awesome I’d love to help out. No message request on IG, @_granachos

[@deadshutternyc]

I finally got my exception from MEPS to not go back into basic last Friday. I remember meeting you when I came back from basic in 2016. Long story short, I AM BACK IN COME MONDAY!

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Hooahlujah and wished you called me to put you back in!!! Lol. Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 Welcome. Back!!!

[@228girl1]

How did they determine for you not to go to basic again?

[@joshuacox1559]

I got out as a staff sergeant with two combat deployments, badge producing schools, combat action badge, etc.….. I’ve considered re-entering service but if there is even a slight chance I would be treated like a new private then forget it. There is no way I’m ever drinking any kool-aid ever again. Experience actually means something in the civilian world and the pay and benefits are much better. Recruiting numbers are down, retention is down, and we sit here and ponder why…… hmmmmmmmmmmmmm

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Thank for your service and I appreciate what you’ve done for us all🙏🏼🇺🇸 Ask your Recruiter about going through the relatively new AIC/Army Integration Course in Lue of BCT. It’s 5 weeks long and it’s run like a gentleman’s course. Essentially completing all the graduation requirements without all the dumb shit. Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@thegreensiren]

Very helpful video! I was searching for this before I left for BCT coming in as an E5 from the Navy but there was nothing like it. Everything was spot on with my experience as prior service in BCT.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Thank you so much for sharing! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@jeeannajuarez4117]

Hi 👋🏾 so did you get inserted at white phase or do the entire red to blue process? and what bct sight did you go to? thanks so much in advance

[@paigeburton8995]

did the drill sergeants find out you were prior service

[@yushaumeri6292]

If you're at Fort Benning they're going to put you into Delta Company (30th AG), the barracks are near the RHU barracks (guys getting sent home for medical reasons, etc.), they have a gym and computer lab, and you're allowed to order food. If you're a Specialist or Sergeant, you can ask your commander for permission to use your phone and turn it in before lights out. We had two guys from the Marine Corp who made their own "cage" in the barracks and never had to get smoked with the other trainees (if that platoon was getting smoked in the Bay). There's sooooo much to talk about with regards to prior service in BCT at Fort Benning. It sucks because a lot of the other trainees don't realize that prior service are suffering the most out of everyone: having to do BCT for a second time 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Thanks for sharing! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 Best Wishes!

[@njkomp]

Would love to get more info about this. I am prior service headed to benning as a 18x .. thank you in advance

[@snowwookie4261]

@@njkomp So how did it go? As soon as my airforce contract is up I am going to be switching to Army as 18X as well.

[@Catospi]

I’m PS NG , I’ve been out for 6 years now and I’m working on losing all the happy weight I’ve gained over the years but ARMY BASIC here I goo lol thank you sooo much for this video ,definitely helped out .

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

My pleasure and Stay Blessed! 🙏🏼 Thank for your service and I appreciate what you’ve done for us all🙏🏼🇺🇸 I also did a video that you might find useful to help with the happy weight lol TS FAT-LOSS STRATEGY TO JOIN | KETO & IF STRATEGY: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJPWY3edopZmY80 Best wishes!!!

[@armybiz]

In my opinion being given the opportunity to attend basic training not only once, but twice, is a privilege and a blessing.

[@armybiz]

Best thing that ever happened to me!

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Ell, Yea!!!

[@christianhodge4818]

Agreed. I’m preparing to re-enlist into the NH Army National Guard and I’m EXTREMELY excited to have the opportunity to go back to Basic Training and AIT. Great video Drill Sergeant. Thank you!

[@BlockaderunnerCSA]

I am prior service that just went through basic at Fort Jackson. They separated me from general pop. I was dismissed after dinner chow. I was allowed to have my phone. I was allowed to wear my deployment patch. They will treat you different. All of our privileges were just that privileges. They could be taken away. There is a army regulation that states you are to be housed separately. I went basic training in 2009 and 11 years makes quite a difference. Not in a good way.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Thanks for sharing! You’re one of the few lucky ones lol. Thanks for sharing and thanks for watching! Any additional tips to share with this video let the viewers know. Much appreciated!

[@Bravid_2.0]

Cool. I'm going to Jackson in a couple weeks as a prior service E-4. What rank were you while you were there? Does that matter?

[@BlockaderunnerCSA]

@@Bravid_2.0 I was an E-4 when I was there. The regulation doesn’t say anything about you having to be an NCO to be housed separate. As long as you are squared away they will work with you. They won’t separate you unit quarantine is over so you will be in the same bay as them at first.

[@Bravid_2.0]

@@BlockaderunnerCSA Thanks for the heads up

[@BlockaderunnerCSA]

@@Bravid_2.0 no problem

[@daisysky6705]

I am prior service and going back, I miss it muwahahahha. I know you said the drill sergeants will or might find out about you being prior service and if they do, do they let everyone in there know aka the new soldiers? Thanks for uploading, please more prior service videos. Not enough, so here is a huge THANKKKKS.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Haha Thank you and any PS Topics Ideas to cover for future videos?

[@paigeburton8995]

I was in the Army for 3 years had to get out early for a hardship discharge a pretty serious family matter. Now I'm ready to get back in and finish my enlistment. Hopefully I can get a waiver to. Thank you Drill SGT. We appreciate all that you all do.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Have a strong applicant statement explaining the hardship at the time and what has chalked she hope you overcame the hardship. Reassure it won’t happen again and why you want to serve. Don’t say the benefits. Proof the hardship is no longer an issue may be required and this generally is an easy waiver. Good luck on your waiver and may the waiver gods forever be in your favor! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@paigeburton8995]

@@TEAMSWARTZ Thank you so much for your reply and advice. Much respect and God bless!

[@joeburger6428]

Excellent info. I have been out since 89,after 6 years. Good luck guys!

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Thank for your service and I appreciate what you’ve done for us all🙏🏼🇺🇸 Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@armybiz]

I'll take whatever recruiter can get me back in. Lol. I've been trying every year since my ETS in 2013. Came close a few times!

[@marksmusicplace3627]

I was a former recruiter. Unless you have open law cases or over weight. your DD 214 should have a reentry code of 1 and Separation code of example LBK which means completion of service. It really should be no problem other than getting your source documents such as Birth Certificate HS Diploma, dd 214, Social Sec card and Driver license. You have to redo the ASVAB and take the physical down at meps. Unless there issues, A DMDC check will be ran on you anyway. You most likely will go back into your old MOS unless its overstrength, But there has to be a reason you can't back in such as a rank waiver or you met RCP. or your sep code and reentry code says something else

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Ell, Yea!!!

[@silp5369]

Recently re-enlisted, 6 year break from service.. they’re sending me back to basic. Maybe it will be easier the second time “knock on wood”. But awesome with this video coming out. There really isn’t any information out there for priors looking to re-enlist.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

I went through again at 38yro for the DS Academy. Way easier lol. In my opinion though... See you tomorrow!

[@247hustlerr]

Same here... going back to relaxing Jackson next month and extremely nervous. Its more of I'm now older and scare I'm not as fit... I'm not heavier but a lot stronger

[@silp5369]

@@247hustlerr right on. I head to Jackson in April. Excited and a little nervous. I’ve been doing hiit workouts until it’s time to build up endurance along with some strength training to make it easier. But that’s great, wish you the best of luck and you got this. 👍🏼

[@PrinceKeemlife]

Did you have va disability

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

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[@kilroywashere5451]

Thanks for the video! I just recieved my bct date last night and will be headed to Fort Jackson in February. (transferring from the AF) This answered many of my questions.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Thanks a million and best wishes! Always glad to help if I can and stay blessed!

[@DatBoiE]

I know it’s been years but how’d the whole transfer go and any tips? I’m considering as well

[@tylerraycrisp]

Hey thanks for the video, it has been very helpful. I'm 35 and a prior service combat veteran working on getting back in. Will I be wearing any unit patches to include combat patch from my deployment or slick sleeve until I get to my new unit? I only heard you cover rank insignia. Thanks in advance

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

If you earned it and have it documented that you’ve earned them, you wear them! Now you’ll most likely need to purchase them yourself prior to or when you get a chance during training but west then with pride. Just check your ego at the door lol Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@dlee9726]

Former Marine reservist here. 8 years ago I was seperared for UA. I left because I was getting fat and saw the writing on the wall. I disgraced myself, my country, and my Corps. Unfortunately theres no way to go back to the Corps at 29 but the Army said I can appeal to the VA and get my reenlistment code changed and join the Army. I always wanted to be active duty as it would give me more time and resources to stay fit but my old Marine recruiters pushed me to reserves. Im happy I'm being given a second chance and can finally redeem my honor after so long.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Here We GOOOOO!!!! Get some! Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best! Thank you for watching and stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 And… Welcome back!!!

[@infospot4119]

When I did basic in 1993 at Fort Jackson, there were 3 prior service U.S. Navy in my platoon, two were E-4 and one an E-3. We were all in one 60 solider platoon bay. One of them was our platoon leader.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Yup they usually initially get assigned to student leadership positions.

[@infospot4119]

@@TEAMSWARTZ cool, all three were high speed. Two of them relisted because there wife's said they divorce them if they went back in the Navy. The other was tired of on a ship for months.

[@charleswheeler3689]

I had NJROTC in HS in the 70's. That's how I found out I get seasick. really seasick. So iin 1980 I went USAR then RA in 1983.

[@kodymikula2137]

I am excited to see this video. Currently looking to make a change in branches.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Hooahlujah 💪🏼🇺🇸

[@FaydsterTV]

Same. Got 2 years left on my current Navy contract and can’t wait to sign up for the Army.

[@kodymikula2137]

Same boat EAOS from the Navy Jan23.

[@lolo9096]

Hi! First let me thank you for posting such an awesome, informative video. You rule, truly! Second, my question is what do you mean by leadership position? As in platoon guide probably? I did 6 years in the Air Force and was incredibly lucky back then in basic training as I was able to fly under the radar quite easily. I realize it won’t be the same this time. I’m totally fine with that as I want to grow and be challenged, but with that said I do have my fingers crossed that I will not be the guidon this time around lol!

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Exactly! Like the platoon guide, possibly Squad Leader, Team Leader or the Student 1SG worst case scenario lol Thanks a million and Good Luck!

[@MI-xr5jd]

Way back in 2001 we had guys from all over show up for 12b AIT, even had a couple Canadians. They were a separate platoon and the drills never messed with them. They would train with us during training hours but had their own barracks, etc. But it seems to me like the army is targeting younger recruits. No way some of us with 1,2, or 3+ combat tours need a complete refresher just because we have been out for 5 years

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Thank you so very much for watching this video and i hope stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@manny3904]

Good Morning Drill Sgt. Thank you for the video. I see this video was posted a little bit over a year. I have been thinking of re-enlisting after an 8-year break, and I understand I will go to basic again. I think it will be a different outlook from an unmatured 17-year-old to almost a 40-year-old. Just one question is the 6 week "possible" option still available? The reason I ask is to get all my personal matters including my family ready for it. If I have more personal enlistment questions, how may reach you?

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

If you’re in the NYC Area, shoot me a Text “Challenge Accepted,” but if you’re not, email me at [e-mail] Yes, I feel BCT will be way easier now versus then but it’s exactly how I described it in the video. No change. You may or may not and best case scenario you’ll be placed in White Phase when the begin BRM. 🪖ARMY BASIC TRAINING MINI-SERIES LINK: kzbin.info/aero/PL_X49gY0-bFZ3g9to23kAMXFrSI8o2Yhz Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@manny3904]

@@TEAMSWARTZ Thank you so much for replying Drill Sgt. I do appreciate it. I do miss the Hooahh! Sadly I am in California!

[@Joker-11B-SYLV]

Prior Service stayed in the bay with us but that was over 10yrs ago. Lol But I look forward to going back in the Army. I'm anxious to be back in uniform.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Thank for your service and I appreciate what you’ve done for us all🙏🏼🇺🇸 Welcome back and congrats! Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@Junebug_Will]

Was 11B NG in Farmingdale, NY. Now im in GA reclassed for 56M Active and I leave on the 15th so about 5 days from now.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Thank for your service and I appreciate what you’ve done for us all🙏🏼🇺🇸 Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best! Thank you for watching and stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@timcallahan1175]

Evening Drill PS Army, E-5 coming back in , doesn’t bother me having to go back a drink the Kool-Ade, been a long time since I went the first time, might be fun and good way to get back in a little better shape! So my questions are , I have 2 Tours on Iraq, am I authorized my combat patches, and my CAB? And on the new Uniforms are they required to be sewn on or can I wear the Black Subdued one and bring my own rank! Thanks

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

In most cases patches are authorized but the badges will have to be removed for field training and certain training. You won’t have time to sew on your badges until AIT or essentially after BCT. Thanks for watching!

[@mikehickey2835]

Definitely appreciate you for the heads up. PS field artillery 10 years ago about ship out in less than a month. What about combat patches? I'm 34 and don't expect to be treated any differently than anyone else by the other trainees. Do I have to wear them?

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Bring’em and most places let you wear what you’ve earned as long as it’s on your record. Take a million and best wishes. Welcome back!

[@JoseVazquez-tg6fb]

Its straight up, I loved it

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Thank you so much and much appreciated! Thanks for watching!💪🏻🇺🇸

[@joshcaraballo5151]

I'm a prior service Marine getting ready for OSUT soon , i just wanted to know how do the drill SGTs know if you're prior service or not ? My recruiter has my DD-214 and everything in my package but do they ask if " who's prior service" or is just something they catch on as you're there ? Also just to be clear , basically there are privilege's that can be granted to prior service but don't go in there thinking were getting any special treatment because its up to the commander , just be prepared to eat grass like everyone else essentially correct ?

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

They’ll ask all prior service Soldiers off the bus upon arriving at the Reception Battalion. If you say nothing, they’ll know usually by the roster or no later than your initial counseling session on what’s expected of you during training and as a Soldier. Which happens with the first 72hrs typically. Privileges are explained within the video but your experience may vary due to it being OSUT. Be prepared to drink the coolaid or eat grass like you said lol. But like I say in the video, separate sleeping quarters is based on availability and CMD desecration. You’ll do what everyone else is doing but you shouldn’t be F’d with too much. Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 Welcome back!

[@G.Harley.Davidson]

I’ve got 17 years in the game and SFC. For prior service, seems like you could come up with ways ( don’t malinger of course ), to stay at reception ( although that sucked back in 1996 ), and wait in a bubble until enough prior service got there to go through the refresher course. Come to think of it BCT would be more fun than reception in a holdover bubble painting parking lot stripes, so never mind.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

I totally agree. BCT is better than sitting around Reception for sure! Thank for your service and I appreciate what you’ve done for us all🙏🏼🇺🇸

[@matthewmcgriff4588]

What qualifies for the 5 years? Your end of active service? Or your end of overall time? i.e. non-obligated time as well?

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

From date of discharge. Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@Thesunburntcrack]

So I have been out for 7 years in 3 weeks, I spoke to a recruiter and he said I would likely have to attend BCT again as a requirement to get back into the National Guard... I am actually really pumped about it. I really didn't mind BCT but my question is do you get BAH as a prior service soldier? I was also curious, I would be going in as an E4 (what I was when I got out the first time) but I did get awarded a CAB in Iraq as well as, obviously, a deployment patch. Would I wear these?

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Yes, you’ll wear them on graduation but the pin on won’t be allowed due to the training involved. If your training is less than 20weeks, Yes you’ll get BAH. If it goes beyond 20 weeks will require a waiver. Which for single soldiers typically are denied and only Soldiers with Dependents have been getting approved. Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@Xyresic]

The video has been much appreciated. I have a bit of an odd question that neither my recruiter nor MEPs liaisons were able to answer. How do Class As work for prior service when issued in basic? Are we given our full set or do we just wear the same blank uniform as the IET soldiers?

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

You can wear what you’ve earned but you won’t get a reissue of the awards. So you’ll get the basic issue but the dressings as we say would be on you. Like badges, ribbons, etc… Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@granachos]

Prior service E5 and above should read AR 350-6, 4-15.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@alsmith4837]

Looks like I’m about to do the plunge and reenlist into the Army Reserves as either MP or 88m. I was Active duty 11bravo Infantry 2002-2008 been out for 14 years, just turned 42 and going through the meps stuff now. I earned my expert Infantry badge in Germany and Combat Infantry Badge in Afghanistan, plus my combat patch from Afghanistan deployment. am I allowed to wear my combat patch and one or the other EIB/CIB for basic and ait? Ps, I’m looking forward to bct and ait. Being humble and eating shit is my forte.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Lol Yes, you can as described in the video. Thank for your service and I appreciate what you’ve done for us all🙏🏼🇺🇸 Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@garywillford]

Excellent vid and bang on what I was hoping for when I came back to your channel. So my ETP was DENIED! But I was expecting that...22 years is a LONG time, and I'm just happy to get back in. I'm shipping 8 March. I heard what you said about bringing extra rank (I'm a SGT) and will take your advice, but are you saying leave the EIB and Parachutist badge at home (seems to be the gist of the graphics but just checking). Also, with the COVID vaccine out now (and we just filled out a form at RSP drill this weekend about getting screened for it), is there any buzz on the chances of getting out of yellow phase if you get inoculated PRIOR to reporting to BCT? The mind is right, I'll guzzle the Koolaid, but given that I'll be starting BCT at age 57 (and no, that isn't a typo), I'd like to keep my close quarters tango with The Suck to the minimum.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 You’ve got this and make the best of it! Bring your badges too but most likely you won’t be able to wear your badges until AIT.

[@garywillford]

@@TEAMSWARTZ Thanks! And thanks for the work on all the videos, they were a huge help on my journey back into the Army. Any thoughts on that COVID shot and yellow phase?

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

COVID Shot will be optional until it’s not. COVID Shot won’t be available until late March early April for trainees. COVID19 YELLOW PHASE: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6rLdaWGhM-Lbas

[@garywillford]

@@TEAMSWARTZ I volunteered to take it on the off chance that it might get me out of yellow phase. We will see.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Def won’t get you out of yellow phase.

[@EmpressKee1111]

Thanks for this video! Does the IRR counts as a break in service? I entered the IRR in 2016 and separated in 2018.. I don’t mind doing BCT all over again I just want to prepare myself

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Thank you for watching and I wanna say yes but let me verify the SMOM Update and get back to you later today. Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@FoxtrotMikeLimaOver]

MEPS is making it damn near impossible for me to get back in. Good luck to anyone that had any kind of injury while on active duty and is trying to get back in.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Facts!!! May the MEPS Gods be in your favor! That’s why when I hear medical issues from another branch contemplating on transferring... I’m like Hell No, stay there or risk never getting back in. Thank you so very much for watching this video and i hope stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@GoldenGod69]

What injury did you have? I’m going to meps next week and I had several minor injuries

[@FoxtrotMikeLimaOver]

@@GoldenGod69 I had an ankle injury while on active duty. I passed everything at MEPS but got a DQ because of it. Had to wait an additional week and a half for a waiver to get approved. I'm all good now. Going to Fort Riley in May.

[@GoldenGod69]

@@FoxtrotMikeLimaOver oh great. I’ve been waiting on waivers for two arrest charges(all happend while I was in 2014-2018 charges completely dropped) but I also collect some disability so that will probably push it back even more. Did you voluntarily tell them about your ankle or did they pull your VA file?

[@FoxtrotMikeLimaOver]

@@GoldenGod69 yeah you may be waiting a bit longer I'd say. I told them. I didn't really have a choice due to the fact it was clearly in my DoD records. I had to do a lot of digging and calling out of state to get supporting documents though. That was a huge pain in the ass.

[@josephgregg6824]

Question, I am an active duty Marine currently trying to get my DD form 368 approved. I was told I will not have to go through basic training and just go through AIT at Fort Huachuca, AZ. I was also told i will be housed separately from the trainees and be allowed access to my POV, phone, ETC. Since im going active duty Army, do these same rules listed in the video apply to me? Thank you! #TeamSwartz

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

I was recently denied to enlist a Soldier whom I successfully got a 368 and unit support from AD Army and was blocked and cancelled by MEPS for processing saying it’s against Army Regulation to go from AD to Guard/Reserve using the dd368. Someone asked me this similar situation coming from another branch and I’ll let you know. Reach out to my by Monday for the answer. But if you’re going to AIT Typically you’re not allowed POV regardless if you’re PS due to the fact no trainees are aloud to drive in an initial entry training environment unless you obtain prior approval from the school house through your chain of command. Typically you’ll be housed separately away from the noobs and also have a separate break area. Thank you so very much for watching this video and i hope stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@konakonakant7545]

our prior service were pretty good, helped alot, miss ya sergeant chair force XD

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Hooahlujah!!! 💪🏽🇺🇸 Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@TylerMireMusic]

I’m at BCT as a prior service Navy e6. I have my own room and get to keep my phone in there. Other than that I am treated the same and have to do everything the trainees have to do. The drills treat me mixed. Some are chill with me, others treat me the same as the privates

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

@@TylerMireMusic yeah, I believe it’s common practice to do that with the NCO type of PS trainees… Welcome back!

[@Bstonz85]

Marine Corps Sgt, 10 years of active service but I’ve been out since April of 2016, so 5 years 3 months. I told my National guard recruiter about this and he had no idea. I can understand maybe a Marine that only did 4 years with a break in service of 5 years needing to go back, but a Sgt with 10 years TIS? Army reserve recruiter said I’d skip red phase.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Without an ETP you’ll be required to redo BCT, unfortunately. If you’re lucky enough to go to the actual intended PS Variation of BCT would be ideal but no one has gotten that yet. It’s up to your Leadership at BCT on which phase you’ll get placed. Best case scenario after Red Phase starting at White Phase for BRM.

[@Livingflxandrochesterny]

Thank you for this. What are the guidelines around a PS with a disability rating??

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

No more than 30% for National Guard 🙏🏽

[@W3ND1G0]

I preface this question/scenario with this: I understand circumstances are not static and your insight is not “law”, so please don’t think I’ll take your answer as “this is what’s gonna happen”. I was a Direct Commission in the Air Guard for a year (left due to a family hardship caused by COVID) and am now in the process of joining the ARNG and go through OCS. Is that time I spent considered prior service? I had to submit a suitability, so “paperwork” wise, it tells me yes. But, I don’t assume it does. I’m just curious from your perspective what the army would see me as. I see me as a day 0 😂.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

You’ll do Army Basic Training and if you never fully completed all your initial entry training: BCT/OCS/BOLC (as an officer) you’ll be considered like a hybrid. You’re prior service with the little service you completed but failed to become fully commissioned or failed to complete all your training and will be treated like NPS. We call this status GNPS (glossary non-prior service). Essentially, you’re non-prior service with little experience. Because you didn’t complete Army Basic Training, you’ll go through out training. You’ll require a prior service suitability, admin waiver for your premature discharge and any other possible waivers. You’ll have credit of one year of service for retirement purposes too.

[@W3ND1G0]

@@TEAMSWARTZ yes suitable waiver has cleared just waiting on the age one. Thanks for the insight sir.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

@@W3ND1G0 Anytime and best wishes! Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best!

[@ripperkyle13]

So, if I heard you correctly. If someone has been out of service for 5years then they go back to basic. So me being out for 2years, I would NOT be required to go back to basic? Yes or no. Follow up question if No, then I'm assuming I'd have to go back to AIT for my previous MOS or if I choose a new MOS, correct?

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Correct and No. if you’re MOS Q’d, you’re good to go. Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@ripperkyle13]

@@TEAMSWARTZ Thank you for replying! I have a lot more questions but I won't spam the comments with those. Thank you for the information!

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

@@ripperkyle13 I do my best to respond to every initial comment but always best to DM me on Instagram to ensure I get back to every question! I’ll be resuming my weekly livestream Wednesday the 22nd.

[@Trnomo__]

Good evening! I have a few questions hopefully you can answer. I’m active duty Navy, transferring to the army(blue to green) it’s been approved by my command, and big navy. I’m an E4, and my recruiter said I keep E4?

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Yes, you’ll keep your e4 rank! Congrats and welcome to our Green Fam! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@FaydsterTV]

Extremely insightful, DS! I’m currently AD USN, but have been planning on going Army after my contract expires next year. My Army buddies told me years back that something like this existed, but I had never seen any real video with as much information regarding the situation. My main question is still this: Will I keep my current rank or will it have to be lowered? I’m an E-4 and have been one for almost 3 years now (Navy advancement sucks).

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

You’ll remain an e4 with no issues. Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@FaydsterTV]

@@TEAMSWARTZ DS, I have a follow up question. About 2 weeks ago I was selected for, and put on, E-5 with the Navy. I haven’t yet talked to a recruiter in person, but there has been a mixed bag of people telling me that I’ll still retain E-5 if I were to re-enlist Army side. Is there any sort of instruction that I can view that specifically names that off? Or can I still retain my new Rank no matter what? I’m going home on leave next week and will be talking to some recruiters about the idea as well.

[@thesaturdaymorningcowboy4198]

Retired Army senior NCO here with over 20 years AD. If we get recalled, they won’t put us through BCT again. Retired senior NCOs who get recalled to AD will be assigned to a reorientation course. Bring it on.😊

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Hooahlujah 🫡🙏🏽 Thank for your service and I appreciate what you’ve done for us all🙏🏼🇺🇸

[@Recruits.Colorado]

Question sir I got a ELS from the Air Force (Entry level separation) due to problems my recruiter made with my contract. Nonetheless I passed BMT and my Army recruiter said I wouldn’t have to do ur BMT since I passed. My question is when it comes to AIT will I get my uniforms and stuff their? N will I be considered “prior service” or no?

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

If you were prematurely discharged during BCT/AIT/OSUT your considered Glossary Non-Prior Service. A hybrid… meaning you’re PS but kinda NPS, so you’re in the middle lol. Or if you got through all your initial entry training, then you’ll be treated like PS. With all prior service, if you’ve been out of the army for 5yrs or more, you’ll be required to redo BCT. Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 PS: you should get reissued everything.

[@azariahisrael5632]

1992 my basic company only had one prior service. He was like 26 or 27 years old in another platoon. I dont remember him wearing any rank tho, but pretty sure he had been an E5. I know he was airborne and air assault with 2 or 3 rows of ribbons at graduation. The drills didn't mess with him really. He was in leadership positions the whole time. I was an E4, they liked to call me overpaid private. I was pretty squared away with high GT and PT scores.. I was never singled out until the last day of BRM turning in our weapons the last time. I let my guard down and left my dust cover open. The drills exact words were "come here overpaid private, we been waiting for you". They all ganged up on me to smoke me for about 15 minutes. They took turns. It was more like them being happy they finally got me. Smoked me in front of the whole company turning in weapons. They were laughing more than being serious. Good times...haha

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

lol Good times and Thanks for sharing! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@itsWendyPerez]

Hello!!! My brother a SSG/recruiter is back home doing recruiting here, got me thinking of going back! I definitely need to get back into shape but other than that I really am considered going back. Anyway, I finished my Army Reserve contract in 2020. I am 30 now, I don't mind redoing Basic but I really want a new MOS, can retaking the ASVAB do anything? I was a 25C, Radio Operator Maintainer. I'm really thinking about this hard. 🤔

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Sounds like a great idea. If you’re going back active duty, the this is or was the latest Prior Service Options but your brother will verify with you: PRIOR SERVICE BUSINESS RULES: armyreenlistment.com/site/prior-service-business-rules/ If you’re going Guard or Reserve, then it’s based on what you’re qualified for and nearby. WHAT JOBS DO I PREQUALOFY FOR AFTER I PASS THE ASVAB TEST: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXLcfn1umq6YqNk Yes, you can retest and majority of the time, line scores increase, thus provide more and new opportunities and MOS’s. As being Prior Service you don’t need to pass, just need the line score for the MOS of choice. You’ve been out less than 5yrs… so no requirement to redo Army Basic Training. Here are 3 videos to help study the math and arithmetic: MATH KZbin QUIZ/TUTORIAL: m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKO0f3uZiNJoq9U ⚠️Pause the video for each Math Question. If you get it wrong, the teacher in the video will direct you to a linked video in the description that will take the math question you got wrong and deep dive in a tutorial so that you can further understand that type of Math Problem. Study the F out of this video and linked video. Last applicant only studied from this video quiz and the linked videos and went from a 20 to scoring over a 50 on the ASVAB re-test. ARITHMETIC #1-10 PROBLEMS KZbin VIDEO: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5_Yep9_lN-Yhassi=NrMOSEuZ_ZMryTQ4 ARITHMETIC #11 KZbin VIDEO: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4vSf6qkerlngsksi=nVfq0JFhENGr9Fuh And the two KZbin channels: Grammer Hero: kzbin.info GAMONAL TUTORS - ASVAB DOMINATION: kzbin.info/door/vADtE9_LRNCMJd2VeoReZA Good Luck in MEPS and may the MEPS Gods forever, be in your favor! 💯 Thank you for watching and stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 And thank you for your service!

[@ridergaming2547]

Navy PS here going to benning this Wednesday for infantry OSUT🙆🏽‍♂️ currently expecting the worst and looking forward to it

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@ridergaming2547]

@@TEAMSWARTZ graduating on Thursday june 15th as an infantryman! The journey was tough but i made it! Currently on Prior service pass

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

@@ridergaming2547 Hooah Freakin Lujah! Congrats and job well done! Bet you’re glad it’s over soon!

[@ffemtb23]

I enlisted into the VANG, I was prior service USCG. I enlisted right after the last FY24 PS-AIC filled up. I was told that I would have to Reno my contract if the budget to continue the PS-AIC was approved. Have you heard anything on the budget for the PS-AIC?

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

@@ffemtb23 I heard is was performing well with great reviews. I’m sure the new FY budget will continue it but you never know… 😞

[@ffemtb23]

@@TEAMSWARTZ I heard the same. I don’t mind going through the 10 week course, but if I could only spend 5 weeks away from my family that would be ideal. I appreciate the reply. Let hope they approve it

[@gunandahookah1835]

Was prior service Commo and MI with nearly 18 years of combined active and reserve component service. Might drop these hamburger lbs, and give it a world to finish out my 20+. If I have to go through basic again... At least I would be able to have a beer, upon graduation, this go around...possibly. #motivation

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Lol… Get that “W!” Good Luck in MEPS and may the MEPS Gods forever, be in your favor! 💯 Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@gunandahookah1835]

@@TEAMSWARTZ Rgr that!

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

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[@jovanni_orb5116]

Was in the Marines, just got my waiver approved waiting for contract to be written and decision on what rank i will have. I am excited to join the army. Was out for 11y. Thank you for your helpful videos.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Thank for your service and I appreciate what you’ve done for us all🙏🏼🇺🇸 Welcome back and good luck!!!

[@Docdken]

Got out of the marines in 2011. Was infantry. Got my bachelors and started a family (3 kids). Going guard as a medic. How likely is it to get the waiver approved for boot camp now?

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Pretty favorable. Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@jasonbooth5182]

Do some time as an enlisted soldier try to atleast make E5 or E6 drop a packet for Warrant Officer 😎

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Excellent advice too... Thanks for watching and sharing! 🇺🇸

[@marksmusicplace3627]

LOL biggest regret of my Army career. They were picking up everyone in my MOS for warrant but I let the CSM talk me out of putting in my packet. He says "why are so many NCOs leaving the NCO Corps."

[@zeldacuz]

Hope the commander has enough prior enlisted when I go to create that 6 week course 🤞 One question, if I’m going to OCS after basic will the drill sergeants know that and treat me any differently?

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

At first they won’t know but eventually they’ll learn it. You may get assigned a student leadership position as discussed within this video… Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@WesleyStoodley]

I’m dropping a WOFT pack it but I’ve been out for 4 year 10 months.... BCT round two... I should have done this a year ago!

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Facts lol but... Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼

[@elizabethfundis5181]

I'm prior service Marine, 4yr break (in June) and have started the reenlistment process, trying to go Reserves. If I am able to reenlist before my 5yr I wouldn't be required to go through BCT however, how/when would I do my qualifications? Would it depend on my unit? And then I'd also have to go through AIT, it's been a good 4yrs...am I going to constantly be having to play catch up with the rest of the SITs who are brand new and used to the routine? Is there an option to voluntarily go back through BCT before the 5yr break mandatory requirement? I feel like it would all just be easier to start at day 0 like everyone else and go through the entire process as it's meant to be.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Are you going AD or Guard/Reserve?

[@elizabethfundis5181]

@@TEAMSWARTZ I'm going Reserves

[@stinnetbennet]

I have a good one: say I'm prior service nearing my 5 year mark in 3 months, do I beat that BCT requirement by going to MEPS and re-enlisting on the spot? or is there another qualification? I'm already in the MEPS fully physical'd out, but didn't sign that contract yet.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

If you sign your contract prior to your 5 yr anniversary of your discharge you’ll avoid the BCT requirement. What’s stopping you from signing?

[@Funkenthal]

DS Swartz, thanks again for the great content. As always a lot of questions were answered in your video and the subsequent comments. I am PS AD/ARNG with 10 years served, honorably discharged as a SSG. I am getting my paperwork together for MEPS and will be rejoining into USAR. I will be going back to BCT, more than likely at Ft. Jackson. I will also be rejoining as a SGT. Everything covered aside, I haven't really seen or read any content from PS personnel who have rejoined as a NCO. I am curious if you have put any NCOs in recently or trained any at BCT as a Drill that you could link up with for an interview for a future video or if you have any plans for making a video specifically addressing the experiences of being a NCO going back through BCT? For a point of reference, I'm going from BDU/DCU to OCP, a lot has changed within the NCO Corps and I am curious as to what BCT CMDs might be individually or collectively doing to enhance training for individuals like myself on top of the expected phases of training. I know that if there are other PS Non-Amy NCOs, I will be helping them get up to speed as army leaders and more than likely be put into class leadership roles to knock the dust off my chevrons. Like a good leader, I have already started refreshing my memory with the NCO Creed, downloaded and currently reading the Blue Book and STP 21-1, and have begun my physical readiness IOW the ACFT/APFT/FM 7-22, and trying to get up to speed with AR/DA Pam 670-1. Are there any recommendations you have besides these that would help prepare me through the BCT process? Thanks in advance and I hope you have an airborne kind of day.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 Thank you for all your kind words and I totally thought I responded to your comment. I can def find someone to interview for my channel that was in the same position as you. There are a few comments within the comments of those who have gone as an NCO and a couple were former DS's at that haha. You'll pretty much fall in line with the rest, for the most part your DS will leave you alone providing you drink the coolaid and expect to be assigned to student leadership towards the beginning. Hope this helps and sounds to me like you're more prepared and proactive than others. Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best! PS- If I can't find anyone else,, maybe we could collab for my channel and talk about your experience as a PS Soldier going through BCT... lol

[@charleswheeler3689]

Prior to the early 2000's if you went into the Reserve or Guard with prior AD service you never went back to BCT regardless of how long you were out. That was one of the selling points. In the early 80's we had Vietnam vets come in to the USAR who had been out 10 years or more. It was up to the unit to get them back up to speed.

[@manglepop]

Just finished 6 years of AD army as a 19K30, and sworn into the reserves as a 25U two days ago before my ETS date, 23 APR. Let's see if I go to AIT or the phases you were talking about.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Def keep me posted! I’m curious too! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@miastrok]

Going into the Army (From Marine Corps) after about a 7 year break after EAS, im 31 and got out as an E4. i dont mind having to do Basic again if i have to because i really want to go back in. though the Warrior Transition Course would be ideal lol and info would be greatly appreciated.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 PS- If you leave in August you might attend the WTC.

[@fitstrophysicistdr.brianha1085]

I was an O-1 active duty in the Navy and going into Natl Guard for an officer and they tell me I have to still do BCT + OCS to be a Cyber Officer. So, what rank do I go back in as (I know it doesn’t mean anything)? can I wear my butterbar at BCT? Do I still get in as E-4/E-5? Was in the Guard before the Navy, can I wear my old ACUs/Class As and my beret (flash or no flash)? Should I ask my recruiter?

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Just saw this in my Pending review section. No clue hope it got there but if you haven’t gotten an answer yet, DM me on Instagram for an answer @TeamSwartz Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@charleswheeler3689]

Went from USAR to RA in 1983. Didn't go to BCT again just AIT. No 'battle buddies', no phases. Weekend passes every weekend from 13:00 Sat. to 18:00 Sunday in AIT in civvies.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Thank for your service and I appreciate what you’ve done for us all🙏🏼🇺🇸

[@Wasted_fate]

If someone has a 50% VA disability rating and payment, does that disability rating go away if you are a prior service member and try to join the army? I know the payments have to go because of “double dipping” if you will. Then a follow up question to that would be if someone were to leave active duty again would they still have that disability rating or does it zero out?

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

For Guard, max disability rating to be approved is up to 30% and have to pass a MEPS medical exam which I doubt would be favorable. Those who go reserve of AD who could possibly get waiver don’t receive pay. You’ll do it for retirement points because you’re already making a lot due to disability. Something along those lines.

[@Uwolz]

I completed bct but failed the last pt test on the run. Completed range qualification and victory forge. This was when ft Jackson was moving from trailers to the buildings they have now in 2014. Would I have to do BCT again? I have all the training docs.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Sorry to hear that and yes, you’ll be required to complete BCT all over again. You got this! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 Good luck on your waiver and may the waiver gods forever be in your favor!

[@Usmc3169O]

Prior Marine here, Sgt. Been a long time. Going to guard for some certs. I’m hoping I get bootcamp 😂

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

You ca def request to go if you’d like… Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@masterwiccan9840]

Prior Service reentering question: Are PS authorized to wear previously earned medals/awards during their basic training even though new recruits will not have any yet, or to keep unifomity will they not be able to?

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Yes as described within the video… 🙏🏽 Thank for your service and I appreciate what you’ve done for us all and welcome back!🙏🏼🇺🇸

[@boethel]

I’m 53, pryor enlisted, Navy Seabees, I like cool aid.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Ell Yeah! Get some! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best!

[@georgemartinez4355]

I’ve been out 5 years I got meps tomorrow. Basic again was a big HELL YEAH LETS GO for me.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Hooah Freakin Lujah!!! Good Luck in MEPS and may the MEPS Gods forever, be in your favor! 💯

[@georgemartinez4355]

@@TEAMSWARTZ just an update. I was a first time go at MEPS and a lot of people younger than me had to recycle. So I’m pretty proud that 5 years out and still in decent shape. Next is Basic in may. Been watching your videos and damn seems like A Lot has changed. I was used to the way things were at Knox. Lol. Thanks for your videos.

[@NavyLady82]

Yeah there's nothing out here in the civilian world.

[@georgemartinez4355]

@@NavyLady82 don’t get me wrong I got me a damn good job as a flatbed trucker but I miss the service too. It’s why I went NG so I can keep this job.

[@NavyLady82]

@@georgemartinez4355 wow! I've been in trucking for 6 1/2 years. I miss the comradery. Trucking has it but its different. Benefits can't be beat. Either way we are serving our country.

[@backwoodsbeams1895]

SFC Swartz, I'm a Staff Sergeant in the Air Force doing an inter-service transfer to Active Duty Army with no break in service. From what I read on the Prior Service Business Rules I wouldn't have to do BCT since I went through Air Force Security Forces Tech School, but my recruiter is telling me that I have to go through BCT. Have the Business Rules changed? Do I need to submit an ETP? If I have to go then I have to go, but I want to know my options, the facts if you will.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

There is an ETP Request that can be submitted but not guaranteed. A SMOM or Update simply states anyone regardless of branch of service to include the Army requires BCT to be completed if you’ve surpassed your 5th year anniversary of your discharge date. Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@HEY0KA]

can i wear my combat patch? i served with 101st Airborne and would love to show it with pride.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Yes. Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best!

[@terrancemabey4331]

Drill sergeant Swartz i recently ets’s from active duty in September 2020 as a 92A but was considered joining back up to get a feel on the combat side of the army more specifically 11B or 19D will i have to go through the whole BCT course or do i qualify for that RSP course you mentioned in the video

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

You won't require to complete BCT unless you've been out of service for 5 or more years. Based on what you stated, No and it's up to your state on whether or not you'll attend RSP. Typically, one would go straight to their assigned unit. Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@asaadaziz1172]

Go for it, I got out more than 3 years ago. Was also a prior 92A, and now a 11C

[@DeyonGrayer]

Great Video !! I Leave In Two Days 💪🏻 !! So Even If My Reservation Sheet Says 9 Weeks, There’s A Possibility It Could Only Be 6 Weeks For Me ? Or Would I Have Known Already ?

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Possibly but don’t hold your breath . The majority is the full 10 week course. Thank you so very much for watching this video and i hope stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼

[@LILperrosucio94]

What about going from guard to army reserve, I’ve only been out 4 months. I was offered TPU or whatever it’s called. Definitely don’t care to go back to combat arms looking for a new career something I can actually further frkm military to civilian life. Don’t care for a bonus is it possible to sign 1 year contracts?

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

If you’ve served your 8 year MSO and not reclassing, yeah. To reclass a unit prefers at two year contract. Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@bengonzales1849]

Prior service USAF. If we have OCPs, can we bring our own w the equivalent rank?

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Nah, save them! They’ll reissue you everything new! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Thank you for your service and for coming back!

[@Jimmy-qx7sf]

I wonder why they did away with the "refresher course"? Having prior service go through basic again seems a bit much. If I had to go through the full basic experience again, I think I would have a hard time taking it seriously, considering that once you go to the real army they basically drill into you that basic was a game and is essentially has very little to do with day to day army life lol. Good video though!

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Thanks a million and they recreated the idea of the ReFresher Course but haven’t implemented it yet. It’s frustrating I’m sure. I think the real issue is the volume of PS going through BCT is so low that it’s hard to plan and coordinate a designated course like that at the four locations. Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@marksmusicplace3627]

Can you imagine a prior service SSG or SFC having to go back through basic. Imagine if they were also a former drill sergeant. That would feel awkward. It's the reason when I got out the first time in 1993, the army prior service window was closed so I was going go to the marine corps until the army prior service window opened up. The only reason I left the marine corps recruitment process and went back on active duty for the army was because I did not want to go through marine boot camp even though I had went to army basic training in 1989.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

I almost switched to USMC but they wanted me to drop from e6-e3... I was like nah fam I’m Gucci🤣

[@marksmusicplace3627]

@@TEAMSWARTZ LOL.. Exactly. I was an E5 and they were going to drop me to an E2 but I had no choice until the army window opened up while I was processing on the floor at MEPS. I hurried up and switch back to the Army.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Haha Yeah, I was like you must be on crack to think I’d go in less than an e5... He was trying to sell me on AD and I’m like bro, I am AGR with a higher BAH rate now in the Guard as a Recruiter. 🤣🤣🤣

[@marksmusicplace3627]

@@TEAMSWARTZ LOL. that eagle globe and anchor aint that hoorah enough for me. Plus I had been a reserve drill sergeant too. No way, LOL . Unfortunetely. I did go back on AD as a E4 in the Army but I was promotable and pinned my E5 back on in 18 month long months, I ended up retiring E7 so no biggie. Keep up the good work battle. by the numbers by the numbers.

[@elijahzimmerman7380]

So if I got out of the Marine Corps as an E3 June of 2019, what would that look like for me?

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Coming back in as an e3 and BCT not required. Reclass in new MOS unless your USMC MOS converts and is available. Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@miss_wolfie6552]

Drill sergeant Swartz I know this is probably a long shot but I really need you help I'm prior service of only a year I went in March 3 2018 and got out in June 12 of 2019 I believe and I regret my decision I got out on a chapter 8 (pregnancy chapter) and have had 2 beautiful kids and I talk to two local recruiters one says I can't go back to basic and the other said he's never heard of it and I'm really pushing to go back cause I definitely need it what can I do to get put through basic again or is there anyway you can help I'm willing to travel to new York to get any help just to go through basic

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

If you’ve already successfully completed BCT/AIT/OSUT, you won’t be allowed to redo BCT. The guidance now is you have to have been out of service for 5 or more years. If you failed out of BCT or OSUT, then you’ll be required to complete BCT. Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@228girl1]

How do they determine who get an exceptional in policy for not going to bct if you had a break in service longer than 5 years? Prior Marine

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

More than not they’ll approve your request but again, that request cannot be made until after you sign your contract. Ask your recruiter about the 5 week AIC/Army Integration Course that is a 5week gentlemen’s course in Lue of BCT

[@brandonm8135]

Getting close to returning to basic training after 8 year break. If I remember anything, is that the issued boots suck. Can I bring my own? Or will the DS make me pack them with all my personal items?

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Tough break man but I’d say they’ll make you stick with the standard issue ones that I agree… suck. You can chance it and bring them if you’d like…

[@NgJackal1990]

Useful information drill sergeant! If I enter other branch of service would that be the same as army’s?

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

I can’t say for certain but I’m sure it’s similar. Thank you so very much for watching this video and i hope stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@NgJackal1990]

I’ll take your words for it when I sign up for other guys 😂

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

🤣🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@405Chance]

I'm prior service 11c in the guard, went back as 11c and I have to basic at Fort Jackson. I was geared for OSUT at benning

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@qwall31]

Do prior service receive uniforms prior to attending boot camp after going through MEPS and signing our contracts?

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

During Reception… RECEPTION VIDEO: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXO1mISced5pgJo Good luck and best wishes in Training! 💪🏼 Make the best of it, have fun and do your best! Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@mikevanroy9356]

How does the Army determine who gets an exception to policy? It's not like they can test you at the recruiting center or MEPS to see what you can still do and what you can't do.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Possible deployments, etc… Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@MrYodi2007]

I did 3 years in the army guard, then switched to Active Air Force for 4 years. Been out since 2006. I have applied for va benefits tinnitus and high BP. I am 42 years old with a bachelor's in nursing. Been a nurse for 13 years now. My weight is at 320 and I'm 6ft tall. I have the itch to want to try the military again in a reserve roll. Getting the weight down would not be a problem, would just take time. Where would I start? As a junior nco or officer? I plan on attending Mental Health Nurse Practitioner School soon and want to enlist as an officer.

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

Same rank hopefully at time of discharge and anything beyond 30% VA Disability wouldn’t qualify you for the Guard. Thank you so very much for watching this video and I hope you stay blessed! 🇺🇸🙏🏼 Checkout: TS FAT-LOSS STRATEGY TO JOIN | KETO & IF STRATEGY: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJPWY3edopZmY80 Hopefully you can get back in!

[@lancejacksage2256]

What happens for soldiers straight reenlisting for the guard? I’m reenlisting for the guard but I’m reclassify so there’s no break in my service so would they just throw me on a plane straight to my AIT? What’s that process like?

[@TEAMSWARTZ]

As in like in the US Army and reenlists into the Guard or already in the Guard looking to Reenlist or extend your contract from there?