Can Veterans Re-enlist With Their Old Paygrades?
Yes. Qualified Navy veterans who have been out of the service four years or less can re-enlist in the same pay grade held at the time of discharge. Those out of the Navy more than four years, but less than 10, may be temporarily advanced to the pay grade held at the time of discharge. Officer advancement is different and is not explained in this forum. Navy veterans authorized to enlist with temporary advancement must complete all personnel advancement requirements (PARs) for the temporary rate to qualify for permanent advancement to the former pay grade.