I'm not medical, man. I dont know that the hell you're talking about with forms. In my head, logically, there is some medical thing that'll either be done or signed. I had similar questions so I just went and asked a recruit and a former recruiter what options I had if I just showed up within a year of separating and wanted back in. Go walk in to your local recruiter and tell him you're getting out and likely might come back within a year. Build some rapport and get the info direct. Then he'll already know you in a year. For me, we are debt free. The kids don't mind living her to bad. And being a TACP is fucking awesome. But TDYing all the damn time when I have three kids at home while my wife is deployed wouldn't be easy. So I'm getting out right before she deploys After she is home, if I don't like what ever I've started next for myself or the momey isnt as good, I've told everyone I wouldn't mind coming back until retirement. I just wanted info about my options. Ask these questions to a recruiter who can help ease your mind and give you truth data.