Expert: Cynthia Bedell - 2/18/2009

Question
Im 49 years old serve 3 years active army 11b infantry, 1980-83 and 13
army reserve from 1985 to 1998
as 83 foxtrot =printshop/publishing, olso 6years as a drillseargeant. isit to late for me to reenlist

Answer
Dear Roger --

If the only active duty time you have is the 3 years as an 11B, then you are too old to re-enlist.  The formula is 42 (current max age) plus 3 (the number of active duty years) equals 45.  So you would have to be younger than 45 to be able to re-enlist now.

If you have more active duty time, then use the formula to figure out your actual max age for re-enlistment.  Keep in mind that you must meet all the current enlistment criteria including physical fitness.  You will also have to take basic training and AIT again, and pass both.

Please write back, if you have additional questions.  Good luck to you.