Considered Prior Service Do i have any options?

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Hello to all,

I’m 23 located in Miami, Florida and currently Miami Dade College for my paramedics/firefighter certifications. I received a 78 on my ASVAB and was told that I should qualify for every MOS with the National Guard.

First let me tell you about my situation. In November of 2001 I joined the US Army and shipped off to Ft. Benning, GA for bootcamp that same month. During my 4th-5th week of training I injured my knee and was unable to run, jump and i was unable to complete my PT physical requirements. It was a minor injury (no surgery or rehab needed, just rest) and I was offered the option to wait 8 weeks and then restart the cycle or I could be sent home (receiving a Medical Discharge) I chose home (March of 2002).

I was advised that if i wanted to join the military again i would have to wait 2 years and then i could try it again. So years later i'm trying to get back in.. lol

Physically i am active (though a little over weight), i play sports and lift weights and can run with no problem. I figure mentally i have what it takes because i had a fun time in bootcamp prior to the injury. (i got in some trouble lol)

I was discharged with a RE Code of 3 JFW. Which means that I can reinlist but I will need a waiver.

I went back to MEPS, took the asvab again got a 78. I was told to get medical records i have related to my knee because we would need to send them in. I don't have any so i had a physical examination done by my doctor.

Is there a place for me in the National Guard?

I'm looking for some sort of Officer Program. For example the coast guard has a program called the CSPI program (College Student Pre-Commissioning Initiative ) in which they will pay for your education (plus salary, housing expenses, and allowance) up until your bachelors after which you go into the program Active Duty.

I want to go in the reserves and am looking for something similar. Any recommendations.

I thank anyone that responds in advance for taking the time to help.

Thank you

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