Player Embed Code: Download Embed Share Short Term Reenlistment COVID19 Defense Media Activity - Army Productions March 31, 2020 | 0:45 Short-term reenlistment opportunities during COVID-19 pandemicIn light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Army has announced a new reenlistment policy that will lastthrough Sept. 30.Roughly 9,000 Soldiers within six months of leaving the Army are now eligible for short-termreenlistmentsPrevious reenlistment options for Soldiers start at 12 months or longerThe new policy allows extension options from three to 11 months.Interested Soldiers must get their commander’s approvalThese reenlistments give would-be transitioning Soldiers financial stability during uncertain times