Do APFT flags hinder re-enlistment?

2018-10-10T10:10:58-04:00

My older brother wants to get back into the Guard. He has an honorable discharge but had one APFT flag. He wasn’t chaptered out for it. So will the flag still be there if he goes to re-enlist?

Response by LTJG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 10 at 2018 10:13 AM

2018-10-10T10:13:54-04:00

They just want to see his discharge paperwork. If it has a code that is good for coming back in then he will be fine

Response by SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 10 at 2018 10:24 AM

2018-10-10T10:24:33-04:00

All depends on the RE code and is he totally off of contract meaning not in the IRR? If so then the flag wouldn't be there.

Response by SSG Brian G. made Oct 10 at 2018 12:35 PM

2018-10-10T12:35:35-04:00

Depends on what his RE code is. Have him check with his recruiter. The flag expired the moment he was discharged.

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 10 at 2018 3:09 PM

2018-10-10T15:09:46-04:00

He most definitely will be fine.

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Oct 10 at 2018 4:45 PM

2018-10-10T16:45:34-04:00

The flag (suspension of favorable action) has to be lifted to separate from the service, as separation is favorable action. His re-entry code RE is the real determining factor.