Does a re-enlistment waiver for misconduct in a prior enlistment effectively erase that as a disqualifier for special training/assignments?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 05 Oct 2019 00:09:14 -0400

I have received differing and conflicting answers on this question. I have a civilian career I aim to progress and a military career I am trying to rebuild for almost 2 years now. Answering this question will allow me to narrow my field of view on the direction I want to take them.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 5 at 2019 12:14 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 05 Oct 2019 00:14:38 -0400

What kind of special training/assignments are you talking about? I feel as though it would depend on what the misconduct was.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 5 at 2019 12:59 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 05 Oct 2019 00:59:47 -0400

You should not confuse general, base level Army requirements and qialifiers with those that may be determined by the command or training requirements of the special assignments.

The only way to know for sure is to contact someone involved in the decision making around the special training / assignment

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 5 at 2019 2:49 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 05 Oct 2019 02:49:26 -0400

Your waiver allowed you to enlist. Special assignments have higher standards and require additional requirements. Depending upon the type of misconduct and special assignment you may not be eligible. However, at your rank, there is no special assignment or training that you are eligible for where this would matter. When you are looking at recruiting/drill/instructor assignments as an E6 this will come into play.

Response by LtCol Robert Quinter made Oct 5 at 2019 9:15 AM

LtCol Robert Quinter — Sat, 05 Oct 2019 09:15:03 -0400

Unless you have gone to the Army Board for Correction of Records and they found in your favor your record stands. Your waiver is just that, an opportunity to serve despite your past infractions. Special training and duty assignments selection is based upon your capabilities and your ability to translate that potential in your service. You've got a black mark in your past, but exemplary performance since then is a mitigating factor. Whether you are selected for the training or assignments you desire will depend upon how you compare to other applicants. A superior recommendation from your CO citing performance since you were allowed to reenlist has heavy weight to selection boards and assignment personnel. Normally nothing is erased, but it can be diminished by exemplary performance.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 5 at 2019 3:42 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 05 Oct 2019 15:42:44 -0400

No, the misconduct occurred and isn't erased by a waiver to reenlist.