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I went to Captain's Mast in 2015. I was at a joint command with Army and Navy. My grandfather fell gravely ill and looked like he was going to pass away. I snapped off at an Army Sergeant and said some stuff I should not have said. I received an Honorable Discharge but an RE4 reentry code. I believe the RE4 was too severe and wish to fight to get it changed to an RE3 so I can join the Army National Guard. Since leaving the military, I have earned an Associate's Degree and am serving as a corrections officer for my county. My chain of command for the Sheriff's Office are willing to vouch for my work ethic and willingness to obey orders. I know it is a long shot to get an RE code changed, but how do I go about fighting it and who can help me prepare my case?
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RE4 for one Captains Mast? What aren't you telling us? None of us can give accurate advice if you're giving us a one sided edited version of the story.
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CPT Lawrence Cable
RE codes in the Navy are different. This one is simply not recommended for Re-enlistment in the Navy.
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SFC Michael Hasbun
CPT Lawrence Cable - there's a little more to it than that. When sailors get an RE-4, they also receive a separation code. One of the following Separation Codes (SPD) must be in block 26: GRA, GRB, GRC, HRA, HRB, or HRC. Without that, we're all just guessing.
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If you search RP, you will find MANY MANY MANY posts/questions that are about this.
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LTC Jason Mackay
HA Jace Gallagher Also, you tagged RE Code in your Original Post. Click on that. That is a link to resources as RP members were answering the same questions over and over. That resource was hung there. Click on the about tab to look at them. It also aggregates similar posts using the tag. Long story short. Go see a recruiter. You'll need a waiver. As far as changing an RE Code, those resources are on there too.
If you need help with putting together the documentation and filing this appeal, see a Veteran Service Organization VSO like American Legion, VFW, DAV.
Maybe the Navy uses this RE Code of 4 different, but To get this in the Army, you usually don't get an Honorable and it's bad. Much worse than a single NJP (Art 15 or Captains Mast for my salt water folks) for telling off an NCO. We are talking Chapter 13/14 patterns of misconduct or commission of a serious offense. There has to be more to this, but that is between you and your recruiter. Don't want to know.
The other piece of this is the separation code. The recruiter will want to know that too. It's all on your DD214, forget which copy.
If you need help with putting together the documentation and filing this appeal, see a Veteran Service Organization VSO like American Legion, VFW, DAV.
Maybe the Navy uses this RE Code of 4 different, but To get this in the Army, you usually don't get an Honorable and it's bad. Much worse than a single NJP (Art 15 or Captains Mast for my salt water folks) for telling off an NCO. We are talking Chapter 13/14 patterns of misconduct or commission of a serious offense. There has to be more to this, but that is between you and your recruiter. Don't want to know.
The other piece of this is the separation code. The recruiter will want to know that too. It's all on your DD214, forget which copy.
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The RE 4 Code in the Navy has a different meaning the the one in the Army. The Navy RE 4 is simply not recommended for re-enlistment in the Navy, the same code in the Army means you are ineligible. This code may be eligible for a waiver. I would talk to a recruiter.
It is almost impossible to change an RE code unless you can show that it was given in error. The not recommended for re-enlistment is in large part dictated by the Command. Overriding command judgement in the Military is very difficult and this one is subjective enough that it will be difficult.
It is almost impossible to change an RE code unless you can show that it was given in error. The not recommended for re-enlistment is in large part dictated by the Command. Overriding command judgement in the Military is very difficult and this one is subjective enough that it will be difficult.
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Good luck. If your story is correct then it should be easy to change. But the guard does not have to accept you. Good Luck.
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Someone said it already, but its the best advice you have gotten, RE4 mean different things in each branch, and talking to a recruiter is the only way to get a correct answer. If the RE code was not erroneous, it will not be changed.
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Strange and it smells fishy. But according reenlistment code a USN RE4 means NO reenlistment. You can write to get it changed but ti will be a uphill, ;lengthy battle.
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An RE code of 4 means not eligible and is non-waivable. The only way to change this is to apply to the Navy's board of corrections for military records and appeal. I would recommend speaking first to a Veteran's Service Organization like the VFW or the American Legion to see if they can point you to a lawyer familiar with the process.
Your chances are slim if you don't know what buttons to press.
Your chances are slim if you don't know what buttons to press.
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By what you are saying here, despite the emotional duress you did something and freely admit to doing it. Changes to RE codes and narratives are made when there are mistakes. This, by your own admission is not one. Still, go and seek out a recruiter and plead your case. They will tell you how it might be achieved or how a waiver might be attained.
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