Has anyone actually been through the RE-3 code waiver process and had positive results?

2019-09-20T02:10:15-04:00

Hey fellas I failed two PT test and got chaptered out 2 years ago my RE code is 3 with a Honorable discharge and narrative is just physical standards my recruiter said it will be easy to get my waiver to get back in just curious if anyone has actually been through it and got positive results as well just so I have a base to stand on?

Response by SPC Cody Parker made Sep 20 at 2019 8:42 AM

2019-09-20T08:42:53-04:00

RE-3 because I screwed around on a pt test 2 weeks before ETS. Currently looking to go back in as an officer. Navy had already granted me the waiver, Army has also, conditional on passing a new APFT prior to meps, had absolutely no issues

Response by CW4 Craig Urban made Sep 20 at 2019 10:22 AM

2019-09-20T10:22:18-04:00

Your in trouble. I maxed 34 of 35

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 20 at 2019 10:38 AM

2019-09-20T10:38:18-04:00

SPC Private RallyPoint Member SPC Cody Parker I went through the process, though mine was considerably more difficult than what you'll face. My RE3 was for medical discharge. Find a bulldog of a recruiter that knows what steps are needed at what time, as sets up the dominoes to fall exactly as they need to. It took me 3 recruiters before I found mine at Whiteman.
It is MUCH easier to get the waiver for the RE-3 code than it is to get it changed to a code that allows re-enlistment/commission.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 20 at 2019 11:27 AM

2019-09-20T11:27:38-04:00

Jesse, it depends on both the RE Code and Discharge Code! I'd actually look at the discharge code more than the RE3. I process RE3 on a regular basis but I consider the discharge code. If the code indicates that it was a PT failure, then you will be GTG when passing HT/WT and an APFT. If you have questions, please let me know.
good luck, K

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Sep 20 at 2019 12:25 PM

2019-09-20T12:25:19-04:00

Going to be tough- they just announced that we reached our enlistment goal this year, waivers will be looked at hard. Thought will be if you couldn't cut it the 1st time, why waste money on you again?

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 20 at 2019 12:39 PM

2019-09-20T12:39:24-04:00

Yea I got back in with that code. It was a simple waiver and I had to write a letter. Mine was because I got out because of pregnancy.

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Sep 20 at 2019 8:02 PM

2019-09-20T20:02:50-04:00

Follow the tag RE Code and actually look a it. There is tons information on here on this topic.

Cliff Notes: work with a recruiter as they are the gate way to the waiver process. Too many variables, particularly with medical with QUAL vs DQ.

https://www.rallypoint.com/topics/re-code

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Response by SFC Buzz Hickox made Dec 15 at 2020 2:35 PM

2020-12-15T14:35:58-05:00

It can be done and I've seen it done successfully for the Navy. You must be diligent, jump through all hoops presented, and be good at waiting it out. Give it a try is my advice.