Responsible
Office |
NAVPERSCOM (PERS-81) |
Phone: DSN COM FAX |
882-2499 (901) 874-2499 882-2623 |
Governing
Directives |
10 U.S.C. 651 NAVMED P-117, Manual of the Medical Department NAVPERS 15909F, Enlisted Transfer Manual DOD 7000.14-R, Department of Defense Financial Management Regulation (DODFMR), Volume 7A COMNAVCRUITCOMINST 1130.8 BUPERSINST 1610.10 OPNAV/BUPERS Directives in the 1160 and 1430 series should be consulted for special information relating to the Open Rates/Skills List and/or conditions affecting reenlistment. |
1. Definitions. “Continuous service” is defined as service in the Regular Navy or Naval Reserve that is continued by reenlistment under the following conditions:
a. Reenlistment within 3 months following discharge or release from active duty. A member who is reenlisted on the same day of the month 3 calendar months from date of discharge or release from active duty is reenlisted “within 3 months.” For example, a member discharged or released from active duty on 7 December may be reenlisted on any day up to and including 7 March and retain continuous service.
b. Reenlistment within 6 months following discharge or release from active duty provided the member is classified RE-R1 and holds a rating listed on the existing Open Rates/Skills List. A member who is reenlisted on the same day of the month 6 calendar months from date of discharge or release from active duty is reenlisted “within 6 months.” For conditions and entitlement to bonuses, refer to DODFMR.
c. If a member has previously served an enlistment in the Regular Navy (not including service as an inductee), member’s enlistment therein will be a “reenlistment.” If a member has previously served an enlistment in the Naval Reserve, member’s enlistment therein will be a “reenlistment.”
d. “Enlistment (under continuous service conditions)” is applicable to the enlistment of a member of the Regular Navy who enlists in the Naval Reserve or a member of the Naval Reserve who enlists in the Regular Navy within the time frame defined above for “continuous service,” after expiration of obligated service, or at any time prior to the expiration of obligated service.
e. Enlistment or reenlistment in the Naval Reserve following discharge from the Regular Navy does not prejudice a member’s right to reenlist under continuous service conditions in the Regular Navy.
2. Term of Reenlistment
a. Members on active duty reenlisting in the Regular Navy or reenlisting in the Naval Reserve may reenlist on board for a term of 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 years. The term of the enlistment contract must equal or exceed the period of service for which already obligated. In all cases, members reenlisting 4 months or less prior to the normal expiration of enlistment, or enlistment as extended, will be considered as having completed their initial contract. Members on active duty are precluded from serving beyond their high year tenure (HYT) date, as outlined in MILPERSMAN 1160-120 or other management control directives and will be authorized to reenlist for terms as reflected in the appropriate directive. The term of reenlistment will be dependent upon the member’s length of service and the member’s HYT (i.e., 10 years for E-4 United States (U.S.) Navy personnel). Training and Administration of the Reserve (TAR) personnel must have a 24-month minimum Reserve Active Duty Obligation (RADO) for reenlistment. RADO of less than 24 months must meet conditional extension criteria in MILPERSMAN 1160-040.
b. The term of enlistment/reenlistment in the Naval Reserve for personnel on inactive duty shall be for 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 years. Members initially enlisted regular Navy who are completing their statutory military service obligation in a Naval Reserve capacity may enlist in the Naval Reserve for a term of 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 years, provided such enlistment is effected under continuous service conditions.
3. Policy/ Eligibility Requirements
a. This article contains the general provisions governing certain enlistments and reenlistments in the Regular Navy or Naval Reserve under continuous service conditions. Members reenlisting in the Regular Navy or Naval Reserve must be U.S. citizens, non-citizen nationals, or immigrant alien members who have been lawfully admitted into the United States under an immigrant alien visa for permanent residence.
b. To be eligible for reenlistment in the Regular Navy, a member must be eligible for or have been separated from the most recent Regular Navy or Naval Reserve service by reason of expiration of enlistment or active obligated service, fulfillment of service obligation, or Convenience of the Government. Additionally, the member must be medically qualified; meet the eligibility standards prescribed, including HYT as set forth in MILPERSMAN 1160-120; have been recommended by the member’s commanding officer (CO) for reenlistment; and meet quality control standards as outlined in this article.
c. Naval Reservists on active duty (General Assignment/Recall) may not reenlist U.S. Navy (USN) or continue on active duty without authority from Navy Personnel Command (NAVPERSCOM) (PERS-812).
d. A member must meet the following professional growth criteria to establish reenlistment eligibility:
(1) Serving as a petty officer;
(2) Serving in pay grade E-3 having passed the Navy Wide Advancement Examination but not advanced (passed but not advanced (PNA)); or
(3) Formerly been a petty officer in current enlistment and be currently recommended for advancement to pay grade E-4.
e. Additionally, the member must be promotable and recommended for advancement as outlined in BUPERSINST 1610.10, Navy Performance Evaluation and Counseling System, on the last two graded evaluations (not observed evaluations are not considered graded).
f. Not meeting one or both criteria indicates a failure to meet the professional growth criteria and will result in denial of further extensions or reenlistment.
g. Additional service performed under a reenlistment that immediately follows discharge is counted toward fulfillment of statutory military service obligation in the case of members who incurred such obligation under the provisions of the Military Selective Service Act, as amended.
h. Members who have failed three Physical Readiness Tests in the most recent 4-year period are ineligible for reenlistment. Exceptions:
(1) Members with 18 or more years of service.
(2) Pregnant members who did not meet reenlistment criteria prior to diagnosis of pregnancy may be considered during the pregnancy.
(3) Navy Personnel Command (NAVPERSCOM) determines that member with obligated service will be retained.
(4) Member passes three consecutive PRTs prior to their end of active obligated service (EAOS). Commanding officers may extend enlistment in 6-month increments to allow member to participate in an upcoming PRT. Failure of a PRT during the extension shall result in discharge at EAOS, or end of approved extension.
(5) Commanding officer requests and NAVPERSCOM approves removal of member’s most recent PRT failure. Removal of this failure shall not be cause to reverse any administrative actions that occurred prior to the date of the approval.
i. The physical standards for reenlistment are prescribed in NAVMED P-117. Waivers of physical defects may be recommended in accordance with NAVMED P‑117. Members who are classified as physically qualified for limited duty only shall be given a physical examination and a report shall be forwarded with appropriate recommendation to NAVPERSCOM via the Chief, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED), in sufficient time to permit a final determination prior to normal separation date. Physical examinations for the purpose of reenlistment shall be conducted by Navy medical and dental officers if available; otherwise, by medical and dental officers of the Department of the Army or Air Force, if available. When medical and dental officers of the Department of the Defense are not available, a waiver of physical examination for reenlistment within 24 hours following discharge is authorized provided there is no evidence in the member’s health record of recent illness or injury and that such reenlistment is in the same Regular or Reserve status. Physical examination by a DOD medical officer shall be obtained at the earliest available opportunity at no cost to the government. Appropriate notation shall be made in the member’s service record by NAVPERS 1070/613, Administrative Remarks, to ensure that the requirement for a physical examination is not overlooked.
j. The Commanding Officer of a U.S. Naval hospital is authorized to reenlist a member who is eligible and otherwise qualified, who so desires and whose enlistment expires while in a patient status, provided it is anticipated that the member will be physically and otherwise qualified for full duty immediately upon discharge from hospitalization. Certification shall be made on the report of physical examination for reenlistment that the member is in a patient status and that the defect or condition for which the member is under treatment would unlikely hinder the member’s performance upon return to full duty status immediately upon discharge from hospitalization, and that it may reasonably be anticipated that the member will be physically qualified for reenlistment per regulations.
4. Criteria for Preferred Reenlistment (RE-R1).
a. Use the table below for criteria for preferred reenlistment (RE-R1):
|
Reenlistment
Point |
Paygrades |
Qualifying
Criteria |
|
8 years of
service |
E-3 and
below |
RE-R1 not
authorized |
|
|
E-4 |
Pass E-5 advancement
exam Have overall trait
average 2.5 or above |
|
|
E-5 and
above |
Overall trait average
of 3.0 or above No performance mark
below 2.0 in any trait of Professional
knowledge Quality of
work Equal
opportunity Military
bearing/character Personal job
accomplish-
ment/initiative
Teamwork
Leadership |
|
8 to 20 years of
service |
E-4 and
below |
RE-R1 not
authorized |
|
|
E-5
and E-6 |
Overall trait average
of 3.0 or above No performance mark
below 2.0 in any trait of Professional
knowledge Quality of
work Equal
opportunity Military
bearing/character Personal job
accomplish-
ment/initiative
Teamwork
Leadership |
|
8 to 20
years |
E-7 and
above |
Overall trait average
of 3.0 or above No performance below
2.0 in any trait of Professional
expertise Equal
opportunity Military
bearing/character
Teamwork Mission
accomplish-
ment/initiative
Leadership |
|
Beyond 20
years |
E-6 and
below |
RE-R1 not
authorized |
|
|
E-7 and
above |
No performance mark
below 2.0 in any trait during 48 months immediately preceding reenlistment
or expiration of active obligated service
(EAOS). |
b. Regular members who are within 2 years of qualifying for transfer to the Fleet Reserve, and Reserve members who are entitled to be credited with at least 18 but not less than 20 years of service, may not be separated or denied reenlistment under the provisions of this instruction unless separated under any other provision of law and as set forth in MILPERSMAN 1910.
5. Criteria for Reenlistment (RE-4). Use the below table for criteria for reenlistment (RE-4) determination:
|
Pay
Grades |
Qualifying
Criteria |
|
All pay grades |
Have had one general or special courts-martial conviction or two summary courts-martial convictions or a combination of more than two non-judicial punishments or summary courts-martial convictions in the year preceding EAOS or desired reenlistment date; USNR (Active) who fail to fully comply with orders after the initial recall to active duty; Have been administratively reduced in rate, detached for cause, or issued a letter of substandard service by the Petty Officer Quality Review Board; or Are not recommended for reenlistment by commanding officer. |
|
E1 and E2 |
All receive RE-4 for failure to meet professional growth criteria (except in special 2-Year Obligation (2YO) programs). |
|
E-3 |
All who fail to meet professional growth criteria described in “Criteria for Preferred Reenlistment” block. |
|
E-4 and below |
Average of less than 2.0 in any trait during current enlistment on enlisted performance evaluations. |
|
E-5 and above |
Received two or more marks of 2.0 or below in same trait on enlisted performance evaluations during past 36 months, Received any mark of 1.0 or below in any trait within 1 year prior to EAOS or reenlistment request, or Less than 2.5 average in any trait during current enlistment. |
6. Not Eligible for Reenlistment
a. Members who do not meet all the aforementioned requirements may not be enlisted or reenlisted without the consent of NAVPERSCOM (PERS-832).
b. Members who are recalled to active duty as United States Naval Reserve (USNR) (Active) through General Assignment/Recall may not be continued on active duty on reenlist without the consent of NAVPERSCOM (PERS-812).
7. Time Frames for Reenlistment. Members who meet all the eligibility requirements, if physically qualified, may be discharged and enlisted or reenlisted at the following time:
a. The Defense Joint Military Pay System (DJMS) recommends personnel to reenlist at least 30 days prior to EAOS or risk possible pay discrepancies.
b. Reenlistment is authorized when within one year of EAOS without prior approval of NAVPERSCOM (PERS-811).
c. It should be noted that entitlement to Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB) or Lump Sum Leave (LSL) payment may be affected. Consult DODFMR and this article for additional guidance.
d. 120-130 days prior to fulfillment of statutory military service obligation.
8. Early Reenlistments
a. Request for early reenlistment must be forwarded to NAVPERSCOM (PERS-811) for consideration.
b. Early reenlistment is to reenlist outside the 1-year window: VIP reenlistment
9. Conditional Reenlistments. Conditional reenlistments require NAVPERSCOM approval (if member has an aggregate total of 48 months operative extensions completed, member must request a “Conditional Reenlistment” from NAVPERSCOM (PERS-811). Examples:
a. Members who have been recalled to active duty as USNR (Active) or United States Naval Fleet Reserve (USNFR) (Active) through the General Assignment/Recall Program may not continue on active duty or reenlist USN without further approval from NAVPERSCOM (PERS-812). NAVPERS 15909F, Chapter 21, refers;
b. Members who require additional active obligated service to enable transfer to the Fleet Reserve on a specific date shall reenlist or extend an enlistment prior to submission of the application for such transfer (in order to reach HYT or Fleet Reserve date);
c. When a member has an approved application for transfer to special duty;
d. To attend a service school or to complete a tour of duty for which additional active obligated service is required; or
e. Consideration will be given for a member’s early discharge for the purpose of immediate reenlistment when
(1) a member is ineligible for early discharge and reenlistment per the above, or
(2) is not eligible to extend enlistment, or
(3) the eligible period to reenlist would not fulfill the required active obligated service.
f. Member’s official application for discharge, together with all pertinent facts, and the recommendation of the member’s CO, should be forwarded to NAVPERSCOM (PERS-811) for consideration. If such early discharge is authorized, recoupment of unearned SRB will be required. See DODFMR for specific guidance.
10. Time Frames for Reenlistment for Naval Reservists or Inductees
a. If otherwise qualified, Naval Reservists on inactive duty may be discharged at any time for the purpose of enlisting in the Regular Navy.
b. Naval Reservists on inactive duty may be discharged at any time for the purpose of incurring a 6-year Selected Reserve (SELRES) obligation to gain entitlement to the SELRES Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB). Members must be counseled and sign a NAVPERS 1070/613 stating they understand that reenlistment is exclusively for establishing SELRES MGIB eligibility and does not imply retention in a pay status beyond forced attrition due to total forces management decisions or circumvent eligibility requirements for the SELRES Reenlistment Bonus (SRB).
c. Inductees and Naval Reservists on active duty, except annual training, Additional Duty for Special Work (ADSW)/One-Year Recall (OYR), recruiter-canvassers on active duty, USNR (Active) and USNFR (Active) under the General Assignment/Recall Program, or TAR personnel, may enlist in the Regular Navy at any time provided total active obligated service is for a minimum of 4 years. For example, a reservist on active duty who has completed 18 months of active duty shall be required to enlist in the Regular Navy for a minimum period of 3 years. The terms of enlistment shall be in yearly increments. They need not be serving in a rate of the Open Rates/Skills List, or meet the continuous service requirement of being within 1 year of EAOS. They shall meet all current eligibility requirements for first term reenlistments including age limitations prescribed elsewhere in this manual. TAR personnel must request General Assignment Recall and be released from the TAR community prior to reenlisting USNR (Active), approved through NAVPERSCOM (PERS-812). See NAVPERS 15909F, Chapter 22, for procedures.
d. A Reservist accepted for voluntary recall to active duty, including the TAR program, who requires obligated service in excess of the time remaining in their enlistment, enlistment as extended by an operative extension, or service obligation under the military statutory service obligation, may be discharged and reenlisted in the Naval Reserve on the same date of recall to active duty. Agreements by Reservists to remain on active duty must be within the term of their current enlistment.
e. Naval Reservists for whom a request for a waiver of any nature must be submitted shall not be considered to be in the category of those who may be reenlisted immediately. Such cases are submitted for consideration to NAVPERSCOM and shall be processed per COMNAVCRUITCOMINST 1130.8.
f. Applicants for immediate reenlistment shall be questioned regarding any civil offenses since the date of their previous enlistment. If an applicant indicates an earlier arrest for any reason, the applicant shall be processed per COMNAVCRUITCOMINST 1130.8.
g. Members on inactive duty who are participating in a Naval Reserve Program and who are eligible for reenlistment shall be notified at least 3 months prior to the expiration of their enlistment or service obligation concerning such expiration and the procedures set up for reenlistment processing.
11. Criteria for Discharge from Fleet Reserve for Enlistment or Reenlistment
a. A member may be discharged from the Fleet Reserve status for purpose of immediate enlistment/reenlistment in the Regular Navy provided the following criteria are met and NAVPERSCOM authority is obtained:
(1) Such enlistment/reenlistment is restricted to critical ratings (normally Career Reenlistment Objectives (CREO) Group 1), or non-critical ratings with critical Navy Enlisted Classifications (NECs), and member must meet all requirements of the rating.
(2) Shall not have been released from active duty status for more than 4 years and have a reenlistment code indicating suitability.
(3) Enlistment or reenlistment must be for a term of not less than 2 years, not to exceed HYT standards as set forth in MILPERSMAN 1160-120.
(4) A signed acknowledgment by the member that participation in the Survivor Benefit Plan automatically ceases upon enlistment/reenlistment and that such benefits become those applicable to Regular Navy personnel. This acknowledgment is to be included in the member’s service record.
(5) Member is approved for recall through NAVPERSCON (PERS-812), through the General Assignment/Recall Program. NAVPERS 15909F, Chapter 21, sets the standards.
b. Individuals who are discharged from the Naval Reserve for reasons of expiration of enlistment, fulfillment of service obligation, or Convenience of the Government, and who are recommended for reenlistment, may be immediately reenlisted in the Naval Reserve provided they are physically and otherwise qualified, not to exceed quality control standards set forth in OPNAVINST 1160.7.
12. Members Who May Not Be Discharged for Reenlistment. The following members on active duty may not be discharged prior to normal expiration of enlistment and reenlisted under the provision above:
a. Members in transit following PCS orders where the member would thereby become entitled to mileage payments in excess of those the member would otherwise be entitled if discharged and reenlisted at the member’s last permanent duty station. (CO’s may discharge and reenlist members where excess mileage payments are not involved and was recommended for reenlistment by the member’s former CO.) As used in this paragraph, “in transit” does not include members in Temporary Duty (TEMDU), Temporary Duty Under Instruction (TEMDUINS), or Temporary Additional Duty Under Instruction (TEMADDINS) status.
b. Members who have submitted an application for, or who are in receipt of authorization for, transfer to the Fleet Reserve.
c. Members who have been selected for warrant or commissioned grade in any of the Armed Forces, whose expiration of enlistment, including extensions, is subsequent to date of appointment or commissioning.
d. Members who are pursuing a course of instruction leading to a commission, except as specifically provided in other instructions issued by NAVPERSCOM or Chief of Naval Education and Training (CNET).
e. Members temporarily assigned to a ship or station for humanitarian reasons must be approved by NAVPERSCOM (PERS-40HH).
f. Members undergoing investigation for alleged offenses, awaiting nonjudicial punishment or trial by courts-martial, undergoing nonjudicial punishment, or serving sentence by courts-martial, including probation with respect to a suspended punitive discharge.
13. Immigrant Aliens
a. An immigrant alien who is presently serving satisfactorily on active duty is eligible for reenlistment in the Navy without being required to apply for U.S. citizenship.
b. An immigrant alien who has been in the U.S. for a period of 4 years beyond the age of majority, who has been lawfully admitted and who holds an I-151, Alien Registration Receipt Card, is eligible for enlistment in the Navy without being required to apply for U.S. citizenship.
14. Discharge After Executing Agreement. Members who have executed agreements to extend their enlistments may be discharged 1 year or less prior to the date the extension would become operative and reenlisted in accordance with this article provided the term for which they reenlist is equal to or greater than the total obligation including the extension being canceled. Attention is invited to the obligated service requirements for SRB and recoupment procedures.
15. Procedures for Ready Reserve. Members of the Ready Reserve on inactive duty whose records are held by the Naval Reserve Personnel Center (NRPC) may be reenlisted by mail. In lieu of a physical examination, the member must submit a signed statement that, to the best of the member’s knowledge and belief, member’s physical condition is substantially the same as when the member was last physically examined by the Navy. The Oath of Allegiance, which is mandatory, shall be administered by a commissioned officer of any component of the Navy, Marine Corps, Army, Air Force, or Coast Guard active, inactive, or retired.
16. Payment for Unused Leave, Recoupment of Reenlistment Bonus, and Other Monetary Entitlements
a. Information on reenlistment bonus, mileage, or lump-sum payment for unused leave pertaining to reenlistment is contained in pay directives and joint travel regulations. Personnel shall be fully and properly apprised of monetary entitlements. Regular Navy personnel discharged within 3 months or less prior to normal expiration of enlistment or enlistment as extended are entitled to lump-sum payment for unused leave (not to exceed 60 days per career) upon discharge, and reenlistment bonus if eligible under current directives within 30 days after reenlistment. Personnel discharged more than 3 months prior to the expiration of enlistment or enlistment as extended are entitled to a reenlistment bonus upon reenlistment in the Regular Navy but are not entitled to receive pay for unused leave or mileage. Recoupment of reenlistment bonus is not required in the case of early discharges not more than 3 months prior to expiration of enlistment.
b. Members serving on a U.S. Navy enlistment contract desiring discharge and reenlistment more than 3 months early to their normal expiration of enlistment date shall be required to acknowledge in writing on the NAVPERS 1070/613 of their service record that they understand they will not be entitled to lump-sum payment for unused leave and that early retirement will result in recoupment of any unearned reenlistment bonuses.
c. A member serving on a Naval Reserve enlistment contract, serving on active duty (including TAR/Canvasser Recuriter (CANREC), desiring discharge and reenlistment may be entitled to lump sum leave payment and recoupment of reenlistment bonus (if paid) for the unexpired portion of an enlistment or reenlistment contract. See DODFMR for specific guidance.
17. Location of Reenlistment. Reenlistment under continuous service conditions may be effected:
a. On board the activity from which discharged within 24 hours following discharge. Reenlistment may be effected on board ship while at sea provided the necessary facilities for effecting payments incident to separation and for conducting
separation physical and dental examinations are available. A member transferred to an activity for discharge purposes may be reenlisted within 24 hours on board the last activity to which permanently attached prior to discharge. Upon being reenlisted on board the activity to which permanently attached, such member will be retained on board for duty. Persons reenlisting at the activity to which transferred for discharge shall be assigned per NAVPERS 15909F.
b. After more than 24 hours following discharge, reenlistment shall be effected only at a regular recruiting station unless otherwise authorized by specific instructions of NAVPERSCOM. Reenlistment may be effected for the terms specified in recruiting instructions but must be effected within 3 months after date of discharge/release from active duty or within 6 months to receive benefits of continuous service. For conditions and entitlement to any bonuses, consult appropriate directives.
18. Enlisted Personnel with 30 Years Active Service. Active service obligation beyond 30 years normally will be considered for personnel serving in pay grade E-9 only; however, in any case active service obligation beyond 30 years is not authorized without prior HYT approval of NAVPERSCOM.
19. New Service Record upon Reenlistment. Upon reenlistment, a new service record shall be prepared. The Separation and Reenlistment Guide, Addendum A, NAVPERS 15909F, should be consulted for instruction regarding procedures, forms, and orders required in the reenlistment processing.