Posted on Apr 23, 2019
Could I re-enlist with an RE-3 code? How about as an officer?
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I have been out of the military since 2014. I served my full contract, however, I did get in trouble before I got out. I lost rank but still deployed to Afghanistan with my unit in 2012. I am finishing my Finance degree at a university and also in my senior year. My question is, could I rejoin as an officer if have a RE-3 on my DD-214? I have done some research and know I will require a waiver. One recruiter said it was near impossible, but that was the only recruiter that I have talked to so far. He said that it would be easy to go back in as enlisted, arrive at my unit, and then wait for X amount of time until I asked to drop an OCS packet. Moreover, I only talked to the Army recruiters about this. Would it be possible, or easier, to go through a different branch? I made a mistake, I paid for it, and really would like to go back in to try to help soldiers who were as lost as I was at the time I got in trouble. Maybe I could be an example and use my mistake as a positive to help guide and lead troops. Any answers, testimonies, or tips would be very much appreciated.
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I get we all make mistakes. I've made a bunch, but career stoppers.
My question is why are wanting to come back in as an officer? What changed since you got out that made you want to go the officer route?
Here's why I ask. You served for three years, correct? How many safety briefings did you hear before weekends, passes, and leaves where you were informed of the dangers of drunk driving? How can OCS or the Army be sure you'll actually act accordingly as an officer and leader, when you couldn't as an enlisted man?
When you can answer those questions honestly and without reservation, the Army may grant you the waiver, but it will be a tough go getting it.
My question is why are wanting to come back in as an officer? What changed since you got out that made you want to go the officer route?
Here's why I ask. You served for three years, correct? How many safety briefings did you hear before weekends, passes, and leaves where you were informed of the dangers of drunk driving? How can OCS or the Army be sure you'll actually act accordingly as an officer and leader, when you couldn't as an enlisted man?
When you can answer those questions honestly and without reservation, the Army may grant you the waiver, but it will be a tough go getting it.
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PV2 John Ashford
My mistake was in front of my barracks. I was young and stupid. I am able to admit that I did something wrong. Since then I have had a clean slate. I am not denying that I acted irrationally and irresponsibly. Your question, "why are wanting to come back in as an officer? What changed since you got out that made you want to go the officer route?" 1) I learned from my mistake, I grew from it, and I am ready to use it for positivity. I am not in no way hurt by it, but if my mistake can help someone else avoid making the same mistake, then I would think that OCS or Army would benefit exponentially from it. 2) My mistake and misjudgment just made me want to lead more. Where I am today compared to where I was when I made that mistake is comparable to night and day.
I want to make an impact and help others. There is a good chance that I do not get back into the military, but my chances are even less if I do not try.
Thank you for your input!
I want to make an impact and help others. There is a good chance that I do not get back into the military, but my chances are even less if I do not try.
Thank you for your input!
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PV2 John Ashford
I got nothing to prove. It was a simple question. I got my answers, and I am satisfied with them. Why did I not use the websites Re: 3 codes? I literally joined to ask that question. I have never spent more than this night on this website because I did not see the need to until now. I was asking for genuine help. Is that not thinking ahead? You talking down to me means nothing because I do not know you and you have no impact on my life whatsoever. No hard feelings there. Do I want it? It has been in the back of my mind. Do I have other options, or as you like to say, "thought ahead." You bet. Why would I have gotten a finance degree? Is that not a backup plan? I did answer the questions in the above comment. It was asked, "What has changed, why do I want to re-enlist?" I stated my answer clearly. I grew from my mistake. I would like to help others.
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Even if you achieve the waiver to enlist in the Army, with a DUI you have almost no chance of getting commissioned.
If you're trying to come straight in on a commission, with an RE3 and a DUI, I'd say your likelihood of success is less than zero.
You might have a better chance trying to commission with a national guard or reserve unit through a state OCS program or something similar.
If you're trying to come straight in on a commission, with an RE3 and a DUI, I'd say your likelihood of success is less than zero.
You might have a better chance trying to commission with a national guard or reserve unit through a state OCS program or something similar.
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PV2 John Ashford
Right on, thank you for your input. If that is the case, I may count my blessings of getting out with an honorable and surviving college debt free and work with my finance degree upon graduation.
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PV2 John Ashford I was able to get back in (via the MO Air Guard - was actvie AF) with an RE-3 code and a disability of 10%. My fight only took me 18.5 years and 4 recruiters before I found one that wasn't afraid of the fight.
I would mirror SFC (Join to see) 's comment; you may have better luck going Guard/Reserve, as they can send folks to OCS if the person proves themselves & the unit thinks they would make a good officer for the unit.
I would mirror SFC (Join to see) 's comment; you may have better luck going Guard/Reserve, as they can send folks to OCS if the person proves themselves & the unit thinks they would make a good officer for the unit.
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