How do we get the Re-8 code corrected?

2021-04-08T14:04:07-04:00

A friend a I were separated from Navy bootcamp in December of 2020 for pfa failure. Recently she just went to meps and her waiver was denied to re-enlist because of the RE-8 code she received when we got separated. However , when she spoke with the recruiter he said that the people at Great Lakes used the wrong separation code for pfa failure. How do we get that fixed so we can get back in?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 8 at 2021 2:16 PM

2021-04-08T14:16:20-04:00

Did you ask the recruiter how that can be changed? I feel like they should know. Did they say what code it should have been because this is an RE-8: "RE-8: Temporary medical conditions or unsatisfactory initial performance and conduct (available to recruits assigned to Recruit Training command for initial training only)."

And found this: "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."

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 8 at 2021 2:50 PM

2021-04-08T14:50:58-04:00

Your earlier post has you failing bootcamp in 2019 but on this post you failed bootcamp in December 2020. Which is it?

https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-there-an-easier-way-to-re-enlist-without-doing-the-pfa

Is there an easier way to re-enlist without doing the pfa? | RallyPoint

This may sound like a dumb question but I am honestly desperate to know. So I left for bootcamp in 2019 and failed the initial pfa run. I can admit I didn't do the proper training before I left like I should have. So now it's going on to the year 2021 and im currently still at home. Mentally I'm ready to go but I have to pass the run, sit-ups, and push-ups before they will let me back in. I find myself procrastinating in doing that because I...

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 8 at 2021 4:17 PM

2021-04-08T16:17:05-04:00

An RE-8 Code in the Navy is: Temporary medical conditions or unsatisfactory initial performance and conduct (available to recruits assigned to Recruit Training Command for initial training only). This code could potentially be correct based on that recruit’s specific situation, but the only other code that would fit the situation is RE-3F for PRT failure. An RE-8 code doesn’t permanently disqualify you from trying again, but it does require a waiver from NAVCRUITCOM. That being said, all of that goes through your recruiter or MEPS. Talk to your Recruiter. That Petty Officer or Chief is responsible for guiding you in the process to obtain a waiver and get your code changed.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Apr 9 at 2021 9:10 PM

2021-04-09T21:10:33-04:00

1. If it was wrong, then how in the hell did it get thru her chain of command, legal, S1, etc. 2. The recruiter may or not KNOW what they are talking about. 3. Any changes to your /their records has to go thru your services Human Resource command and it will take time.

Response by PO1 Rick Serviss made Apr 11 at 2021 8:02 PM

2021-04-11T20:02:54-04:00

File an application to Board for Corrections of Naval Records with a DD 149.

Response by PO3 Robert Buckels made Apr 16 at 2021 1:58 AM

2021-04-16T01:58:31-04:00

I hope you have trained to complete the quals before returning to do it again. Your CC will take an interest in your success. be prepared to get extra training through Boot if they know about your previous failure. It won't hurt to have it, but it can make your time unpleasant if you are not prepared for it.
I wish you all the success you can muster. your Navy Career will be a time you will learn to cherish for a long time after it's over.