How can I get RE code upgraded it’s currently RE-4? What are the chances Of it even happening ?

SR Hunter Wallace — Tue, 02 Oct 2018 21:34:14 -0400

I got separated two years ago I popped on a piss test. I received a general (under honorable conditions) discharge. Any information would be helpful.

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 2 at 2018 10:09 PM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 02 Oct 2018 22:09:23 -0400

SR Hunter Wallace Enter "RE-4" in the Search bar above, hit enter, and then click on "Answers". You will find several Posts that deal with this topic. I hope you have learned your lesson.

Response by MSG Frank Kapaun made Oct 2 at 2018 10:17 PM

MSG Frank Kapaun — Tue, 02 Oct 2018 22:17:46 -0400

You basically defecated in your mess kit.

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 2 at 2018 11:02 PM

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 02 Oct 2018 23:02:53 -0400

Did you speak to a recruiter yet?

Response by CSM Danny S. made Oct 3 at 2018 1:03 AM

CSM Danny S. — Wed, 03 Oct 2018 01:03:24 -0400

You should look at endeavors outside the military.

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Oct 3 at 2018 1:26 AM

SFC Michael Hasbun — Wed, 03 Oct 2018 01:26:05 -0400

RE code upgrades are possible, for example, if you had a medical issue which subsequently got better...
Your issue, however, is and was a moral failing. There really isn't a way to objectively quantify or rescind "turd status".

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 3 at 2018 7:40 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 03 Oct 2018 07:40:02 -0400

RE codes aren't upgraded, they identify your eligibility for reenlistment. Based on your post your separation was involuntary, and you would not he eligible for a waiver allowing reenlistment. The code serves no other purpose

Response by 1SG Timothy Trewin made Oct 3 at 2018 8:25 AM

1SG Timothy Trewin — Wed, 03 Oct 2018 08:25:52 -0400

You have to reach out to your branch to appeal and see if they will upgrade it. Could they do it? Sure. Will they? Highly, highly doubtful.