Can I get a waiver for reenlistment?

2018-09-18T21:05:15-04:00

I got discharged in early 2017 under Chapter 9 (Alcohol Rehabilitation Failure) with a General (Under Honorable Conditions) discharge, RE-4F. However, it should be upgraded to Honorable within the next few months. My question is, would I be eligible for a waiver for re-enlistment? I understand the weight and extent of the discharge, but I also know that I was just young and dumb whenever I was doing what I did to get booted. Is there a way I could go through a recruiter, or go in front of a board and present my case? I would love to re-join the Army.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Sep 18 at 2018 10:54 PM

2018-09-18T22:54:33-04:00

I doubt it- but if it gets upgraded then you can see what the recruiter says.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 18 at 2018 11:08 PM

2018-09-18T23:08:12-04:00

Write a letter to the president after you have reached honorable and admit your mistakes and how you have grown since. Request with permission to re enlist into the service so that you can honorably serve your country and mentor other young soldiers who may be tempted to make the same mistakes you did.

There are never any guarantees SPC Private RallyPoint Member. But never trying is a certain failed guarantee. Good luck.

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Start your letter with your request. And don’t exceed a page in length. those who screen your letter will not waist there time with lengthy requests. It will be discarded. have it reviewed before you mail it. Sign your name with blue or black wet ink to show legal professionalism.
Stay to the point and remember points of growth since your discharge and how you can benefit the military now.

Again, good luck.

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Sep 19 at 2018 5:34 AM

2018-09-19T05:34:43-04:00

It will be difficult if at all possible. Re-entering service after a normal ETS is difficult. All you can do is try. Thank you for your service.

Response by 1SG Timothy Trewin made Sep 19 at 2018 6:46 AM

2018-09-19T06:46:16-04:00

The thing most people don’t realize when it comes to coming back in is that it is not always easy. First the service has to be willing to take prior service. Second thing is that it’s not the character of service or nature of discharge that matters, it’s the RE code. A RE-4 code is the worst one to have. Not saying you can’t get in because of it as what a branch will and won’t take changes all the time. I would say not to get your hopes up but at least try and let a recruiter say yes or no for sure.

Response by SPC Casey Ashfield made Sep 19 at 2018 3:27 PM

2018-09-19T15:27:48-04:00

When I looked into going back in with an RE-3 Separation code, I was told with a chuckle it would be "difficult." Being RE-4, I wish you the best of luck.