How hard is it to rejoin the army if you got a general under honorable conditions discharge for a pattern of misconduct/ failure to adapt?

PV2 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 17 Aug 2020 00:26:18 -0400

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 17 at 2020 12:31 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 17 Aug 2020 00:31:21 -0400

What’s your RE code

Response by SSG Brian G. made Aug 17 at 2020 12:40 AM

SSG Brian G. — Mon, 17 Aug 2020 00:40:00 -0400

What was your RE code and 3 letter narrative code. This will determine how hard it will be, if it is even possible.

Response by SGT Chris Stephens made Aug 17 at 2020 8:37 AM

SGT Chris Stephens — Mon, 17 Aug 2020 08:37:12 -0400

Not going to lie, you may be able to get back in, but don't be surprised if they reject you. You had your chance and the Army may look at it as they already wasted a bunch of money on you, so why take another chance?

Response by SSgt Christophe Murphy made Aug 17 at 2020 10:37 AM

SSgt Christophe Murphy — Mon, 17 Aug 2020 10:37:52 -0400

Depends on your RE code. But it won't be easy.

Response by PO2 Rafael Zamora made Jan 20 at 2021 2:56 PM

PO2 Rafael Zamora — Wed, 20 Jan 2021 14:56:59 -0500

I’m on the same boat

Response by SFC Keith Gardner made Mar 15 at 2021 1:19 AM

SFC Keith Gardner — Mon, 15 Mar 2021 01:19:51 -0400

Check block 26 of your DD214. Your separation code is short-hand for why you were chaptered out. Codes that would make you ineligible to return to service:: GKS (AWOL), GLF (drug use), and GMB (character or behavior disorder). Then check block 27 for your re-enlistment code. These vary by service. A code of RE-1 means you’re eligible to re-enlist. RE-3 requires a waiver. Have you applied for Veteran’s benefits through the VA? That’s a good way to find out what your eligibility for benefits that you may be entitled to are.

If you really want, and are ready, to get back in go to the recruiting offices for each of the services and the regular, reserve and guard components. You'll need your DD214. Did you finish your 25 Romeo AIT? It’s a very small career field so you might need to come back to a different MOS/AFRC

You can appeal your discharge through the Army Discharge Review Board or through the Board of Corrections of Military Records.Either approach is a long haul. You’ll need to demonstrate why you feel your original discharge was unwarranted. Tough, but not impossible.

Your first step, though, is to do a no bullshit self-assessment of your own Be, Know, Do of when you were chaptered and where you are now. Are you really ready to come back and serve? If you are, you may DM this retired 25Z4H for additional assistance. Good luck.