Posted on Apr 8, 2021
Alesha Brown
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A friend a I were separated from Navy bootcamp in December of 2020 for pfa failure. Recently she just went to meps and her waiver was denied to re-enlist because of the RE-8 code she received when we got separated. However , when she spoke with the recruiter he said that the people at Great Lakes used the wrong separation code for pfa failure. How do we get that fixed so we can get back in?
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PO1 Memory Care Director
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An RE-8 Code in the Navy is: Temporary medical conditions or unsatisfactory initial performance and conduct (available to recruits assigned to Recruit Training Command for initial training only). This code could potentially be correct based on that recruit’s specific situation, but the only other code that would fit the situation is RE-3F for PRT failure. An RE-8 code doesn’t permanently disqualify you from trying again, but it does require a waiver from NAVCRUITCOM. That being said, all of that goes through your recruiter or MEPS. Talk to your Recruiter. That Petty Officer or Chief is responsible for guiding you in the process to obtain a waiver and get your code changed.
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Sgt Field Radio Operator
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Your earlier post has you failing bootcamp in 2019 but on this post you failed bootcamp in December 2020. Which is it?

https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-there-an-easier-way-to-re-enlist-without-doing-the-pfa
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Alesha Brown
Alesha Brown
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That’s my error, still stuck in 2020. It was December of 2019
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PO3 Robert Buckels
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I hope you have trained to complete the quals before returning to do it again. Your CC will take an interest in your success. be prepared to get extra training through Boot if they know about your previous failure. It won't hurt to have it, but it can make your time unpleasant if you are not prepared for it.
I wish you all the success you can muster. your Navy Career will be a time you will learn to cherish for a long time after it's over.
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Alesha Brown
Alesha Brown
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Thanks so much! I’m definitely training more now then I have before. I can’t wait to return
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