Posted on May 20, 2021
How can I get a wrong RE-code fixed in the DOD system when my physical DD-214 shows the correct code?
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My physical DD-214 shows a reenlistment code of RE-3C with honorable discharge. Even though a 1A code was recommended by my command.
Whoever put it into the system, put in the wrong RE code and it's shows an RE-4B.
I seperated from the Marines with the intention of joining the Navy. Got through MEPS and was ready to sign the contract when they found the 4B code in the DOD system. From what I've researched an RE-4B code has to do with drugs but I've never had any drug related issues or used drugs.
I keep getting the run around from everyone I've contacted. I was eventually told to fill out the DD Form 149 and send it to the Navy Board of Corrections. Well I was told about a month ago that the DD Form 149 is for after 15 years. There is a DD Form 293 that I can fill out and send to the Navy Discharge Review Board.
Does anyone know if this is the right road to take? Is there something else I can do? I've constantly been going in circles because nobody knows how to fix it.
Whoever put it into the system, put in the wrong RE code and it's shows an RE-4B.
I seperated from the Marines with the intention of joining the Navy. Got through MEPS and was ready to sign the contract when they found the 4B code in the DOD system. From what I've researched an RE-4B code has to do with drugs but I've never had any drug related issues or used drugs.
I keep getting the run around from everyone I've contacted. I was eventually told to fill out the DD Form 149 and send it to the Navy Board of Corrections. Well I was told about a month ago that the DD Form 149 is for after 15 years. There is a DD Form 293 that I can fill out and send to the Navy Discharge Review Board.
Does anyone know if this is the right road to take? Is there something else I can do? I've constantly been going in circles because nobody knows how to fix it.
RE Code
Re-enlistment
Honorable Discharge
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Contact your senator. Don’t play games. Your senator should have a local contact and many of them have veterans services assistance.
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Where you live. I’d also contact my congressmen’s offices as well. Sgt (Join to see)
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Sgt (Join to see) you should only contact your senator or congressman once all your other options have fizzled or the organization you're working with isn't doing what they are supposed to do. You only get one shot with contacting your Senator and you need to make sure it's at the right time.
The office of your congress handles military complaints in much the same way as the Inspector General. They contact that organization about your case and ask what the situation is. In your case they will contact the Navy who will inform them that you did not submit the correct paperwork, you were given the correct information and they haven't heard from you since then. The Congress person's office will close the case and inform you that you were given the proper instructions and need to follow the instructions, after that they will be hands off
The proper time to contact your senator is once you have submitted all proper documents and A. your request isn't processed within their posted processing time frame, or B. the board rejects your request even though you have proof of the correct RE code
The office of your congress handles military complaints in much the same way as the Inspector General. They contact that organization about your case and ask what the situation is. In your case they will contact the Navy who will inform them that you did not submit the correct paperwork, you were given the correct information and they haven't heard from you since then. The Congress person's office will close the case and inform you that you were given the proper instructions and need to follow the instructions, after that they will be hands off
The proper time to contact your senator is once you have submitted all proper documents and A. your request isn't processed within their posted processing time frame, or B. the board rejects your request even though you have proof of the correct RE code
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Requests for a change to a Navy reenlistment code must be submitted first to the Bureau of Naval Personnel (PERS-254). Following a response from BUPERS and depending on how long you have been discharged from the Naval service, submit a request to change the RE code by writing to the Board for Correction of Naval Records
Read more: https://militarybenefits.info/reenlistment-re-codes/#ixzz6vSRto2mT
Read more: https://militarybenefits.info/reenlistment-re-codes/#ixzz6vSRto2mT
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Get an SF 180 and follow the directions. There is probably a DD 215 that over writes your DD 214 that is producing the code on Other systems.
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A guy from IPAC that I've spoken to about it told me it was a clerical error when put into the system and that my physical DD-214 is correct. They just can't do anything to fix it.
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