How difficult is it getting a waiver to re-enlist with an RE-4 (BCD)?

PVT(P) Aaron M. M. Bryant — Tue, 02 Feb 2021 16:49:27 -0500

Terrible decisions were made and I regret it, but I don’t want them to follow me for the rest of my life. Before I mustered out, the Army was my dream since I was kid, my life for the first four years of adulthood and frankly, I loved it. I read that a waiver is attainable, potentially, but I was wondering if anyone had an idea or articles that could lead me to (potentially) getting back in, even if I have to deal with “Needs of the Army”, but going back to 11B would be preferred.

Any info provided is appreciated. Thank you.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 2 at 2021 4:52 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 02 Feb 2021 16:52:55 -0500

You cannot

Response by SP5 Peter Keane made Feb 2 at 2021 5:15 PM

SP5 Peter Keane — Tue, 02 Feb 2021 17:15:52 -0500

Hell you can't even work for the Post Office with a BCD

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 2 at 2021 5:27 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 02 Feb 2021 17:27:15 -0500

I think you may be trying to swim against the current but take a look here: https://www.swords-to-plowshares.org/guides/upgrading-your-discharge#:~:text=Although%20a%20positive%20post%2Dservice,a%20punitive%20discharge%20is%20clemency.

Good luck.

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Response by Cpl Vic Burk made Feb 2 at 2021 7:42 PM

Cpl Vic Burk — Tue, 02 Feb 2021 19:42:10 -0500

You didn't say what you did to obtain that discharge. A bad conduct discharge isn't easy to get so you really screwed up bad. You chances fall in two categories, slim and none. Fight it if you like but it will be like climbing a straight vertical ice all with no equipment, not even cleats. Good luck to you but don't hold your breath.

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 2 at 2021 9:38 PM

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 02 Feb 2021 21:38:37 -0500

You'll have to get a waiver for the RE code first. Then worry about the separation code from there. You'll have to seek the US army discharge view board. I'd seek VA or find a local VSO who may be willing to help you work through the upgrade process. At best you may be able to get the RE code upgraded to a 3. Even then you'll need a waiver for the separation narrative. If this is something illegal that would require jag or legal advice. Normally it can't happen unless war or something breaks out. Forget the reserves or active duty. Only a national guard recruiter may be able to help an even then it will be hard. I'd say look into becoming a police officer or something at the state level. Federal jobs would even be hard with a BCD.

Response by A1C Johnny Le made Feb 2 at 2021 10:11 PM

A1C Johnny Le — Tue, 02 Feb 2021 22:11:21 -0500

So I think you have a better chance of joining the national guard, what did you do for a BCD?

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 2 at 2021 10:49 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 02 Feb 2021 22:49:27 -0500

The Army giving you a BCD via Courts Martial and an RE-4 non waiverable code......yea, the odds are not in your favor. The odds are not even looking like plausible. But don't take our word for it. Seek out a Recruiter. Dont be surprised, though, when you're told no.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Feb 3 at 2021 1:10 AM

SGM Bill Frazer — Wed, 03 Feb 2021 01:10:59 -0500

By Regulation it won't happen, no waivers for RE4, and no unit will want a BCD to train. About all you can do is to petition HRC to upgrade the BCD.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 3 at 2021 7:53 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 03 Feb 2021 07:53:34 -0500

Hope that President Biden gets us into WWIII so that the military is accepting any and everybody. RE-4 and a Big Chicken Dinner? your odds of getting back in are practically zero.

Response by CSM Charles Hayden made Feb 3 at 2021 11:20 PM

CSM Charles Hayden — Wed, 03 Feb 2021 23:20:06 -0500

PVT(P) Aaron M. M. Bryant Question - I have been ‘out’ for a long time. When you were discharged, were you wearing a brown suit when the MPs escorted you to the ‘gate’?