Posted on Jun 15, 2021
How can I get my RE 4 code from the NG reduced to an RE 3 so I can go back on AD?
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I have a RE 4 code and im trying to get back into the army. I know its rare but im trying for it. I had a honorable discharge from active duty after 6 years with no bad incidents. Afterwards I joined the infantry for national guard. While in for only 3 months I had some issues where I was living. I moved to another city and after a while thats when they cut me. Granted I should have made more calls to get it started, but i was salty about how national guard operated. And i was also young and dumb. Does anyone have any advice as to how to get this reduced to a RE 3 code? I know I messed up, but there has to be a work around. Im not a bad soldier.
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Okay - RE Code 4 cannot be waived by the recruiting command. Your only recourse is to apply to the Army Discharge Review Board. You can get advice for this from the VA. Try looking at this article: https://arba.army.pentagon.mil/adrb-overview.html
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SPC Patrick Lumpkin
Also, ive had a recruiter turn me away fron it without really looking into my situation. If that happens should I just keep trying different recruiters until one helps me?
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SGM Jeff Mccloud
SPC Patrick Lumpkin - You will probably get that from most recruiters.
A waiver for RE4 has about a 2-5% chance of approval.
The Army Board of Corrections can change your RE code only if you can provide proof that the RE code was an error.
A waiver for RE4 has about a 2-5% chance of approval.
The Army Board of Corrections can change your RE code only if you can provide proof that the RE code was an error.
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It’s not impossible but you’d have to have a good reason. I had mine changed from a 4 to a 2 to a 3.
It would be based on your specific situation and you’d have to go through many regulations to have an argument. Also like others have said it’s based on equity and propriety. Idk your full situation but it never hurts to try
Also keep in mind that upgrading an re code doesn’t necessarily mean you can reenlist. I had my 4 upgraded to a 2 and wasn’t able to reenlist but then had it change to a 3 and I was
It would be based on your specific situation and you’d have to go through many regulations to have an argument. Also like others have said it’s based on equity and propriety. Idk your full situation but it never hurts to try
Also keep in mind that upgrading an re code doesn’t necessarily mean you can reenlist. I had my 4 upgraded to a 2 and wasn’t able to reenlist but then had it change to a 3 and I was
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OK, most of the others have given you good advice, can't Waive an RE4 Code and the only way to change ones is through the Army Discharge Review Board. Now let me tell you the bad news, they will only correct an RE code if that code is incorrect. In your case, from your vague description, my guess is that they discharged you for multiple AWOL's. Depending on the total number of AWOL's, you might be able to pull a waiver from the State TAG or NG Bureau. That wouldn't get you a waiver to go back into the Army or other Service.
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SSG Dale London
Viewed from this angle, you possibly might have a long-game to play. First, if you can get a waiver from the State TAG or NG Bureau, that may allow you to re-join the NG. If you do that, you have another bite at the cherry when you discharge from them at the end of your enlistement. You will get another DD214, with an RE code that reflects the character of your latest service. If you play nice, show up to drills and keep your nose clean you could end up with an RE code of 1.
The only snag is that, depending on how much time you already have clocked up, this could take up to six years.
On the up-side: if you go straight to the Regular Army recruiter with your DD214 still hot off the presses you could retain the rank you made in the Guard, so it is not all lost time, plus the fact that your drill time counts towards active time in service regarding retirement and pay.
The only snag is that, depending on how much time you already have clocked up, this could take up to six years.
On the up-side: if you go straight to the Regular Army recruiter with your DD214 still hot off the presses you could retain the rank you made in the Guard, so it is not all lost time, plus the fact that your drill time counts towards active time in service regarding retirement and pay.
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