If you've separated completely from the military, your personnel records are sent to the National Personnel Records Centre in St. Louis, and retrieving those records can be a time consuming process. Providing your recruiter with a DD-214 gives them an immediate reference where they can see the nature of your discharge, what your RE code was, and other pertinent information without having to wait to retrieve those records.
You will need to see a recruiter to join active duty.
They need to be able to give incredibly detailed descriptions of battles, as their job entails passing on information from one officer to another.
Army reservists are already in the army. They simply need to be activated. Civilians are drafted (conscripted), they need to be processed (turned into military men).
There are a lot of different medical conditions that can prevent you from enlisting in to the US Army. Asthma, ADD/ADHD, Migraines, Bipolar, Mental health problems, Back Injuries, Acid Reflux, Taking medications on a regular basis and so on. However most conditions or medical issues are waiverable, all you need to do is get all of your medical documents, post op and pre op, a signed release from a licensed Doctor stating that you no longer have that problem (can not be forged) and then take those documents to a local Recruiter and they will submit the documents to MEPS and in about three (3) days you will have a response on whether or not you can process. Now if the results come back that you are disqualified you can resubmit the documents. If a recruiter states that you are disqualified find another.
It depends on how long you have been out of the Army and what branch you are coming from, typically your will attend the Army's Warrior Transition Unit.
Complete your contract and see an Army recruiter.
Call the local Army Recruiter. The recruiter will have all the information needed and can even arrange a meeting on or near the campus, if neccesary. That's all you need to do.
You really need to discuss this with a recruiter. Without knowing the circumstance of your discharge, it's really impossible to say.
You will need to be in active service with a ranking of e5 or higher. Typically recruiters come from the non-commissioned officer ranks. You can put in a request or volunteer for a recruiting position. Then you will complete mandatory recruiter training at a camp like Ft. Jackson. You can become an army recruiter by applying through army.mil. You can go to the career section and look for all the openings there.
It's probably beneficial to make an appointment before going to see an army recruiter. However, military recruiters also set up booths at schools, career fairs, and other public places, so if you find one there you can talk to him without having an appointment.
The Navy has accepted prior service personnel in the past. You would need to contact a Navy recruiter for specifics.
Your best option is to sit down with an Army recruiter and discuss your situation. Generally, you should be at least 18 years old to enlist, though you can enlist earlier depending on when you graduate high schol.
You would need to speak with a recruiter or career counselor. They would have a list of the have and can't haves.
The initial meeting is informational, so you don't really need any official documents. The recruiter will advise you as to the documents you will need if you choose to pursue enlistment. You will need a photo i.d. and an official copy of your birth certificate. Other documents may be required, depending on your particular circumstances.
Before you ship, your recruiter will provide you with a packing list, and will go over any additional needs with you.
The nearest one is located in Detroit. It is located on 8 Mile Rd. If you have any questions or need directions, they can be contacted at: (313) 366-1818
You'd need to talk to a recruiter for a correct and trustworthy answer on this. I don't know where in North Carolina you're located, but you can call the armoury in Smithfield at (919) 934-2013 and ask to speak with a recruiter (that unit has a recruiter in-house).