Posted on Jul 24, 2017
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I received a chapter 9 for 2 alcohol related incidents within a year. From what I've read its unheard of to return to active duty with this reenlistment code. Im wondering if going ROTC and commissioning into the guard to later transfer to active is a possibility. My understanding is the guard has more leeway with regards to waivers. Any other information is appreciated.
Re-enlistment
ROTC
DD214
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PFC Swan, I'll be honest with you. The Chapter 9 and RE code are not the problems - the alcohol is. Take care of that first then consider your options.
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I believe an RE code of 4 is non waiverable, it usually means you have a medical condition that disqualifies you from service
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SFC J Fullerton
RE Code 4 can be for a lot of things. The separation code and narrative reason on the DD214 will explain it.
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SSG Robert Perrotto
yes it can mean a lot of things, but the majority of those codes that I came across was due to medical issues, hence I said usually 8 )
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PO3 Daniel Sylvernale
Thank you for the clarification of the RE code. Couldn't understand why I got that because I never got into any trouble, no NJP never written up for anything since boot. Even then wasn't serious I had forgotten one of my general orders which I fully learned after that.
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PO3 Daniel Sylvernale
PFC Zach Swan there is a option, you can go to the Armys bureau of records and have that upgraded even if you can do that I don't know if that would suffice enough to get you into rotc because it might be in your service records you might have to really prove that alcohol is no longer a issue. Like in abstinence. Otherwise they won't even consider you. Rotc is a big investment for them and they are not going to invest if they think that you could be a liability. It will stem on your ability to perform your duties to their satisfaction.
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I am a former college ROTC cadre at two different schools. While not absolute, I believe there is a 90% chance that you will not be admitted since you are not eligible for reenlistment. Although you are discharged already, I know that active-duty "flagged" soldiers cannot get early discharge under Green-to-Gold.
Best to contact a College Army ROTC recruiter at a local university to confirm if this is the case.
Best to contact a College Army ROTC recruiter at a local university to confirm if this is the case.
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LTC Eugene Chu
Again, talk to an ROTC recruiter. Each college ROTC department has a dedicated officer for this. While you can be a college student and take first two years of ROTC, there is concern about eligibility to commission.
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