Posted on Mar 30, 2022
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4-yr AF Lt hoping to enlist in the Army here, and I'm wondering what hoops I'll go through.
Separation code is GKQ, which reads on some websites as ineligible to reenlist, but others have said it's not a real code. My RE Code is N/A, which apparently is normal for officers being involuntarily discharged (general under honorable).
I cannot start physical/waiver paperwork with an Army recruiter until 2 years have passed since my discharge (coming up this December), so talks with recruiters end there.
I'm assuming there's no exception to the 2-yr rule. Could anyone tell me what all I can expect when I revisit the recruiter once time is up? I'd like to see how realistic this even is.
Separation code is GKQ, which reads on some websites as ineligible to reenlist, but others have said it's not a real code. My RE Code is N/A, which apparently is normal for officers being involuntarily discharged (general under honorable).
I cannot start physical/waiver paperwork with an Army recruiter until 2 years have passed since my discharge (coming up this December), so talks with recruiters end there.
I'm assuming there's no exception to the 2-yr rule. Could anyone tell me what all I can expect when I revisit the recruiter once time is up? I'd like to see how realistic this even is.
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According to the Veterans.com website and an excel spreadsheet from militarypay.defense.gov, GKQ is for Misconduct (Serious Offense) . Which tells me you were involuntarily discharged from the AF for doing something naughty. Which explains why you want to go Enlisted. One thing I can tell you is that once your Recruiter finds out you have Serious Misconduct discharge separation code....that Recruiter will become hands off. Make sure you tell your Recruiter everything. Because if you don't, and it comes to light later if you are able to enlist...then you will get nailed for fraudulent enlistment plus knowingly and willfully deceit/lying.
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SSgt Christophe Murphy
I found the same results. That's why I left it with "talk to the recruiter". Seems like there is way more details to this than will ever be discussed on here.
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SSgt Christophe Murphy you know whenever someone puts the SPD code instead of saying why they were discharged, that it was something bad.
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MAJ Byron Oyler
SFC (Join to see) - Would you even want this person in the enlisted ranks? Knowing how easy it is to make CPT in the Air Force and what it takes to process an officer out I have my opinion.
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The 2 yr rule is not your issue, the conduct discharge is. I hate to say this but you really have zero chance of getting a recruiter that would be willing to even attempt this enlistment. If by chance you find one, it will most likely be all work and no play... I believe your time serving in the military is over. If you still want to serve your country try the civilian contract side of things, best of luck to you.
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The only one who can answer the specifics to your question is a recruiter
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