I previously served in the ADF from 2011 to 2017 and completed six years before discharging, primarily due to potential relocations. Recently, I explored the possibility of re-enlisting and reached out to adfcareers (formerly DFR). I received the required paperwork, but the process feels outdated and frustrating.

Has anyone else navigated this reenlistment journey recently? I sometimes feel like it might be easier to enlist in a foreign military than to return to my own. It’s baffling, especially considering the ADF's current recruitment crisis seems largely self-inflicted. Wouldn’t it make sense for them to streamline the reenlistment process for former members?

While I’m not desperate to rejoin—I have a decent job that pays well—I’m curious about others' experiences. Did anyone face similar frustrations and ultimately look for opportunities elsewhere? If so, what paths did you pursue?

TL;DR: Has anyone recently reenlisted in the ADF? How was your experience? Did you give up and pursue other options? What did you end up doing?