Expert: John L - 12/5/2008

Question
I resigned my commission and was honorably discharged in Oct. 2007.  I was in the chaplain candidacy school, which requires that one must retain endorsement while in seminary school.  Well, I was in seminary for only one semester after being commissioned.  I, unfortunately, had to get out of the military because of the endorsement loss and leaving seminary schooling.  I didn't even receive a DD-214 because I was on on active duty for more than 90 days.  I did a 1.5 month TAD with the Marines in the summer of 2005.  That was it.  I started seminary in the fall of 2005 and left afterwards, because Catholic priests couldn't get married and having a family was something I wanted.

I now want to come back in to the service as an officer, but in a different job setting.  Is this still possible for someone like myself.

Best,

Regards,

Answer
Becoming an officer is possible, but there are requirements.  If you have a college degree or close to it, then you would be eligible for the OCS option in the National Guard.  The Active Army has different requirements, you usually need a degree to come in that way.

If you have a 4 yr degree or close to it, call a guard recruiter and let him show you the way.  I am sure you are qualified otherwise because you were in uniform before.

good luck