re-enlisting
Back in uniform
Re-enlisting is signing up again for military service after an initial term has ended.
The decision to re-enlist often comes with bonuses or incentives: He's re-enlisting for another four years.
The term extends to any formal recommitment to an organization or cause: She's re-enlisting in the campaign after taking a year off.
Organized land-based military
- navyMaritime military force
- marinesNaval infantry soldiers
- air forceMilitary aviation branch
- contractEnforceable written agreement
tour · duty · deployment · service · uniform · barracks · battalion · regiment
Delay from uncertainty
- considerationCareful thought or compensation
- civilian lifeNon-military everyday existence
- opportunity costSacrificed alternative's worth
- sacrificeGiving up something precious
commitment · spouse · children · roots · stability · weighing options · second thoughts · conviction
Devotion to one's homeland
- camaraderieGoodwill among companions
- benefitsGains or helpful effects
- pensionRetiree's ongoing benefit
- healthcareOrganized provision of treatment
stability · purpose · belonging · career · adventure · college fund · signing bonus · job security
Administrative written tasks
- physical examMedical evaluation of health
- swearing inFormal oath-taking ceremony
- contract signingFormalizing a legal agreement
- extensionAdded part or duration
commanding officer · eligibility · retention · specialty · clearance · qualification · medical screening · counselor
army
Organized land-based military
contract · tour · duty · deployment · service · uniform · barracks · battalion · regiment · rank
hesitation
Delay from uncertainty
- considerationCareful thought or compensation
- civilian lifeNon-military everyday existence
- opportunity costSacrificed alternative's worth
sacrifice · commitment · spouse · children · roots · stability · weighing options · second thoughts · conviction · dedication
patriotism
Devotion to one's homeland
- camaraderieGoodwill among companions
- benefitsGains or helpful effects
- pensionRetiree's ongoing benefit
healthcare · stability · purpose · belonging · career · adventure · college fund · signing bonus · job security · brotherhood
paperwork
Administrative written tasks
- physical examMedical evaluation of health
- swearing inFormal oath-taking ceremony
- contract signingFormalizing a legal agreement
extension · commanding officer · eligibility · retention · specialty · clearance · qualification · medical screening · counselor
re-enlistingdischarging
Releasing or letting go
separating · mustering out · getting out · retiring · deserting
re-enlistingquitting
Ceasing an activity
withdrawing · opting out · disengaging · resigning · deserting