Can you rejoin the Army if you're discharged for failing to get promoted?

2019-02-20T10:57:47-05:00

Can you come back in as a different MOS or the same?
Or can you join the National Guard if you're discharged for failing to get your P-status?
I’m curious. Any helpful info is appreciated.

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Feb 20 at 2019 11:21 AM

2019-02-20T11:21:51-05:00

Anything is possible, see your local recruiter. Thank you for your service.

Response by CPT Aaron Kletzing made Feb 20 at 2019 11:24 AM

2019-02-20T11:24:19-05:00

I do believe that technically it is possible, yes. You should talk to a recruiter.

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Feb 20 at 2019 11:24 AM

2019-02-20T11:24:54-05:00

PVT(P) Aaron M. M. Bryant it depends on what your RE Code is on your DD214 is and how your discharge is characterized. To get an idea you may want to look at AR 601-210, Chapter 3. Recruiters are the ones that are the gatekeeper on this. If you get an RE Code 3 or 4 they have to get the person a waiver. There is also a three character separation code that it's the reason of discharge. So the answer is it depends.

See the Reserve Component Counselor about ARNG eligibility.

SFC Private RallyPoint Member how do they usually classify this separation?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 20 at 2019 11:35 AM

2019-02-20T11:35:02-05:00

I'm not aware of any discharge for failure to progress, unless you were Chaptered for that. That's a whole different problem which brings on issues of RE codes and bars in place at the time of separation.
I think that you are referring to RCP, where you are unable to extend or reenlist past your retention control point do to your rank. If that is the case oh, you can join the reserve component, get your next rank, and then apply to join the active component again.

Response by SPC David S. made Feb 20 at 2019 11:40 AM

2019-02-20T11:40:50-05:00

Yes but they are a number of factors to consider - discharge for not being promotable will more than often be reflected in box 26 - and from that individuals' reenlistment codes, box 27, are derived from box 26 - sometimes commanders are forced to enter 3's or 4's due to the cause of seperation . Box 26 is the reason for seperation and box 27 is the reenlistment code. RE 1-2 good to go, 3 will need waiver, 4 - is a no go. Air Force is much tougher as you need to have a RE 1.

https://www.thebalancecareers.com/military-separation-codes-3356946

Complete List of Military Separation Codes

These codes are contained in your military records and may be annotated on various military separation documents, but aren't always explained.

Response by CPL Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 20 at 2019 12:42 PM

2019-02-20T12:42:24-05:00

I'm sure it wouldn't be an issue in the national guard. I've seen 15 year e4's and people that retire with e5 with 20+. I actually deployed with a guy who retired as an e4 (though he was an e5 for a while. I think he took a demotion to transfer somewhere)

Response by MSG Frank Kapaun made Feb 20 at 2019 1:30 PM

2019-02-20T13:30:44-05:00

Look into the Guard. One of the beauties of the National Guard is they sort of kind of get to write their own rules.

Response by SGT Darin Jenkins made Feb 21 at 2019 5:07 PM

2019-02-21T17:07:25-05:00

RCP Retention Control Point states that if a solider fails to make a certain rank within a certain time frame the said soldier WILL NOT be allowed to reenlist and will ets IF SAID solider doesn't have any flags then said solider will receive separation pay. If you join a Nat Guard then try to reenter active component you will be required to repay all said separation pay. The only way do execute such a transition would to be promoted in your Nat Guard get deployed on TITLE32 orders and received a DD214 at the end of deployment with promoted rank listed on DD214. And keep any and all NCOER that you may receive for you title32 deployment orders.