Posted on Jun 16, 2019
PFC Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear Operations Specialist
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Hey there everyone,

I joined the reserves back in 2011ish and went thru basic and ait with no issues. When I got back home I wasn't able to find a job and didn't have a car. I'm not using that as an excuse just stating it because I'm trying to be up front about the story. I realize it was my responsibility and I failed. I got discharged due to not being able to attend drill at my station which was close to 2 hours away and couldn't get transferred to a closer unit because they didn't have spots for my mos.

I recently got my DD214 in the mail that shows a general under honorable conditions discharge but the RE-code is NA. I can't find much information about this online. I found one thread mentioning officers but I wasn't one. I've been looking into rejoining now as I loved the structure of the military and have matured and come a long way over the last 7 years. Does anyone know what the N/A code means?

I have talked to a recruiter who tried to pull a red report but I believe they said it was showing the same thing. They sent in through email to get my 214 (this was before mine came in the mail after requesting it). I do plan to contact them tomorrow I was just hoping someone here could give me some insight if possible
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SFC Retention Operations Nco
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It's just a little bit of confusion. A DD214 is only for active service. Your 214 is for your basic and AIT portion. It has an NA because you weren't discharged, you were still in the Reserves.
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MAJ Javier Rivera
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Only the recruiters can work this out with you. Now, I’ve been out of the recruiting loop for quite some time but not having a RE code is waaaaayyyyyy much better than having one!!!!!!
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PFC Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear Operations Specialist
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Ok, I do plan to talk to them tomorrow, was just hoping to find someone that had some recent experience with it. Thanks for your response.
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PFC Kristi McKenzie
PFC Kristi McKenzie
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PFC (Join to see) - How did your re-enlistment work out? I have been considering re-joining but I also have ZZ on my REDD report and no DD-214 or RE code, just separation orders from the Reserves (Honorable Discharge).
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SPC Margaret Higgins
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Private First Class: I think it means Not-Applicable.
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