Can I re-enlist with a waiver for my RE-4 code (honorable discharge)?

Early in my Navy career I received to the USS Stark, but slipped them due our son being an exceptional family member and opted for an intel assignment at NAVSTA Rodman in the Canal Zone. My wife and I agreed I should go and she remained in CONUS with the family. My wife underwent sensitive spinal surgery which necessitated my returning to CONUS. Long and short was the CO got pissed and “low-balled” me on my E6 Eval. Took a HUMS reassignment back to CONUS and was eventually discharged with an “RE-4” re-up code. Fooled around with the USNR for 6-months and finally joined the Florida Army National Guard (FLANG) as an Interragator-translator. The FLANG waived my HUMS re-up code and I enlisted as a SSG E6. 8-months later, after informing my USNR recruiter, he got “reamed” by big Navy for not getting me onboard. I know I’m making a short story much too long, but keep plugging and it will happen.

It is not up to a recruiter. It will take a Commander providing you a waiver. Recruiters can only find commanders to facilitate. It will be a case by case bases.

Individuals with a Navy/Marine/Coast Guard RE Code of "4" are normally not eligible to reenlist in their service, nor join another service.

I have seen it happen once before. But he also fought for two years to get it done. The best thing to do is keep on it a d not give up. Good luck

Hello SA Elishia Morse . My experience is that the National Guard, especially the Army National Guard, has the power to enlist folks who have been discharged with a DD-214 carrying an RE-4 code. Do you research, assemble your documentation (including DD214, medical statement that you no longer have mono, and medical statement that you are no longer on Concerta), and make an appointment to sit down with a National Guard recruiter in your State. No promises, no guarantees, but, hopefully, the start of a rewarding journey. Good luck!

It depends on how bad you want it. I just changed my RE4 code for Alchohol Rehab Failure 10 years later. 2 years of active pursuit...that was with the Coast Guard. 1% of people get their code overturned. Getting ready to Join Air National Guard now. Have 5 kids.

No to extremely unlikely.
First, RE Code 4 and discharge was for Erroneous Enlistment. Doesn't matter that you state it went against your waiver. Further, analgesics or an antiviral may be prescribed for infectious mononucleosis, but Adderal is not, which would raise additional concerns, as it is prescribed for ADHD or narcolepsy and should not be prescribed for tiredness.

Second, DoD Instruction 6130.03.
289. LEARNING, PSYCHIATRIC, AND BEHAVIORAL
a. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) (314) UNLESS the following criteria are met:
(3) The applicant has never taken more than a single daily dosage of medication or has not been prescribed medication for this condition for more than 24 cumulative months after the age of 14.

Considering the RE Code, discharge chapter, and DoDI 3130.03, it is extremely unlikely that you would be eligible for a waiver.

You would have to petition the Board of Corrections for Military Records to change your RE code.

Pretty sure, I'm sorry to say, that an RE-4 from the Navy ends your chances. But, I could be wrong. Best call a recruiter. Just so you know, it's corpsman. (Not being mean, just trying to help!) Also, you would have been an SA, not AA. Easily fixed in your profile.

Currently National Guard recruiter and former Marine recruiter, nope your done no recruiter will touch you. The issue is to difficult for the gain. Go somewhere else.