Posted on Dec 26, 2021
What can I do to finally reenlist after having been chaptered?
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On 04JAN2016 I enlisted (13B) and failed miserably. I received a shit ton of shots at reception, got sick shortly after and ended up with pneumonia and was put on profile. I refused to break profile and was immediately discharged for "Entrance level conduct and performance" for refusing to train.
All my life I've wanted to be in the army. My dad was AGR shortly after 9/11 and in 2006 enlisted RA. I grew up on post and the army was my entire life. In the years following my failure at Fort Jackson I've been bouncing from job to job trying to get by but all I want to do is join the army. I tried to reenlist in 2018 but my recruiter said it would be too much work to get me back in. Fair enough, I wasn't in shape. In March of 2020 I tried to reenlist in a completely different state (moved in 2019) and told my recruiter I wanted to ship out as fast as possible and went out of my way to make sure they had everything they needed. If he needed me to come by the office I was there within minutes and more often than not he wouldn't be there. The guy would tell me to be there at 1530 or 1800 and I'd be there 15 minutes early and he'd always be somewhere else and would say, "sorry, I forgot." As the weeks went on and COVID began to spread he kept losing paperwork. I'd turn in the same things 3+ times (marriage license, my wife's SS card, discharge paperwork, letter to the commander, etc.) and I asked what was going on and why he kept losing my shit. He apologized but from then on never said a word to me. Never sent another text or email. COVID got to be really bad and Houston was shut down so I left it alone.
I'm now back in the gym trying to get right. I gained 40lbs from quarantine and I'm working on losing it and getting right. All I want is to go 11X OP40 if at all possible. I train long everyday, 2+ hours, twice a day, six days a week. I've never gotten into legal trouble, no misdemeanors or felonies. I'm married, no kids yet. Drug free. Alcohol free.
Recruiters: Separation code is JGA. Reentry Code is RE3.
All my life I've wanted to be in the army. My dad was AGR shortly after 9/11 and in 2006 enlisted RA. I grew up on post and the army was my entire life. In the years following my failure at Fort Jackson I've been bouncing from job to job trying to get by but all I want to do is join the army. I tried to reenlist in 2018 but my recruiter said it would be too much work to get me back in. Fair enough, I wasn't in shape. In March of 2020 I tried to reenlist in a completely different state (moved in 2019) and told my recruiter I wanted to ship out as fast as possible and went out of my way to make sure they had everything they needed. If he needed me to come by the office I was there within minutes and more often than not he wouldn't be there. The guy would tell me to be there at 1530 or 1800 and I'd be there 15 minutes early and he'd always be somewhere else and would say, "sorry, I forgot." As the weeks went on and COVID began to spread he kept losing paperwork. I'd turn in the same things 3+ times (marriage license, my wife's SS card, discharge paperwork, letter to the commander, etc.) and I asked what was going on and why he kept losing my shit. He apologized but from then on never said a word to me. Never sent another text or email. COVID got to be really bad and Houston was shut down so I left it alone.
I'm now back in the gym trying to get right. I gained 40lbs from quarantine and I'm working on losing it and getting right. All I want is to go 11X OP40 if at all possible. I train long everyday, 2+ hours, twice a day, six days a week. I've never gotten into legal trouble, no misdemeanors or felonies. I'm married, no kids yet. Drug free. Alcohol free.
Recruiters: Separation code is JGA. Reentry Code is RE3.
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RE3 is an Army reenlistment code, so I'll assume you were in the Army. It means “Individuals who are not qualified for continued Army service, but the disqualification is waiverable. Ineligible for enlistment unless a waiver is granted.”
Maybe - but probably only if the Army is willing to give you a waiver. The JGA is simply the ELS "code" and is not the problem. Talk to an Army recruiter and be honest with them. If they think that you're more mature now and that your problems are resolved, they should work with you. However the Recruiter is not the one that is responsible for giving you the waiver - he's just the guy on the hot seat.
Maybe - but probably only if the Army is willing to give you a waiver. The JGA is simply the ELS "code" and is not the problem. Talk to an Army recruiter and be honest with them. If they think that you're more mature now and that your problems are resolved, they should work with you. However the Recruiter is not the one that is responsible for giving you the waiver - he's just the guy on the hot seat.
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Michael Frey
Roger. I appreciate the reply. I'll be in the office on the 4th to start the process. It seems I've found a recruiter who is willing to help me out.
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(Kinda) Too easy. You just need to find a recruiter willing to work with the waiver request(s) your packet is going to need. However, be aware that with the RIF happening since the wars are now over....you may not get the waiver(s) approved. Not saying you're a NO GO for certain...just be prepared if you're told NO. The waiver process can take a spell so be patient. Once your recruiter submits the waiver(s), check back every other week or so to see the status
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I also had to do a waiver process to come in the Army (from the air force).
It is slower for sure as you will probably have to speak to a BC and a 1SG/SGM about what happened and how you are not the man you were the first time. Ensure you dress to impress, and if your waivers are approved in the future; follow instruction. The hard truth is no one likes to be the reason they failed at something; it is human nature to reach out and find a reason other than yourself as to why something didn't work out. Whatever happened; Own it, learn from it, be honest and truthful with whoever you speak to (and yourself) and carry out the orders of the NCO and officers appointed over you when you make it back in.
All that being said, I was also difficult to put back in; my communication skills weren't as good as they are now and I had a CPT not keen on letting me back into the military over a miscommunication. He heavily lobbied against the acceptance of my waiver. Lucky for me I had a great Recruiter Team and CPT go to bat for me and I would not let them down. Years later, I'm an NCO, I've done the cool schools, been on deployments, and recently was selected to be a Warrant Officer Pilot. Your life can turn around if you put in the work; don't disappoint the people that help you get there.
To improve your chances, choose a job needed by the Army, and volunteer for Airborne/Ranger (if you think you can do it). That will help!
It is slower for sure as you will probably have to speak to a BC and a 1SG/SGM about what happened and how you are not the man you were the first time. Ensure you dress to impress, and if your waivers are approved in the future; follow instruction. The hard truth is no one likes to be the reason they failed at something; it is human nature to reach out and find a reason other than yourself as to why something didn't work out. Whatever happened; Own it, learn from it, be honest and truthful with whoever you speak to (and yourself) and carry out the orders of the NCO and officers appointed over you when you make it back in.
All that being said, I was also difficult to put back in; my communication skills weren't as good as they are now and I had a CPT not keen on letting me back into the military over a miscommunication. He heavily lobbied against the acceptance of my waiver. Lucky for me I had a great Recruiter Team and CPT go to bat for me and I would not let them down. Years later, I'm an NCO, I've done the cool schools, been on deployments, and recently was selected to be a Warrant Officer Pilot. Your life can turn around if you put in the work; don't disappoint the people that help you get there.
To improve your chances, choose a job needed by the Army, and volunteer for Airborne/Ranger (if you think you can do it). That will help!
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