I have a RE code 3 (waiver) with an honorable discharge. What are my chances to enlist Army Reserve with my being prior service ?

SPC Drew Sundblad — Fri, 23 Feb 2018 00:02:56 -0500

My service years were 2006-2009. My waiver class de is it something I go through a doctor get a approve note ?

Response by MSG John Duchesneau made Feb 23 at 2018 12:07 AM

MSG John Duchesneau — Fri, 23 Feb 2018 00:07:09 -0500

You should be able to get in. The Army Reserve takes a lot of prior service and enlistment waivers are not uncommon.

Response by SGT Eric Davis made Feb 23 at 2018 12:08 AM

SGT Eric Davis — Fri, 23 Feb 2018 00:08:58 -0500

What’s the narrative and separation code on your DD214?

A 3 is waiveable but need more details!

Response by SGT Christopher Hayden made Feb 23 at 2018 12:20 AM

SGT Christopher Hayden — Fri, 23 Feb 2018 00:20:16 -0500

Are you receiving VA disability benefits? Because I believe that if you are rated at 30% or higher, you won't be able to get back in.

Response by SN Greg Wright made Feb 23 at 2018 12:33 AM

SN Greg Wright — Fri, 23 Feb 2018 00:33:43 -0500

You'll get lots of good answers here...none of which will be as good as you picking up a phone and talking to a current recruiter.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 23 at 2018 12:33 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 23 Feb 2018 12:33:55 -0500

SPC Drew Sundblad my experience has been that you need to get a waiver to go to MEPS, who will then state that you need a waiver from NGB/Reserves SG to enter service. It can be a LONG process. You will need ALL of your med records from the day you went in, to today (to include any PEB/MEB you went through).
A kickass recruiter is the best tool. ESPECIALLY if they are a bulldog - I know the MSgt I have working for me it. She has gone to MEPS & talked to the CMO direct, and the same for NGB.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 23 at 2018 1:25 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 23 Feb 2018 13:25:38 -0500

Go see a Recruiter with your documents. They are the experts, It will have to be a waiver process and that changed from time to time. They will know what the current guidance is.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 25 at 2018 7:37 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 25 Feb 2018 19:37:21 -0500

Hey man I just got back in after a 10 year break with an RE3. Like everyone said, a good recruiter, but I will add that now is the time. The “trump flood gates” are opened. Also if you don’t get the answer you want from one recruiter then go to another.

Response by CPL Johnny Whalen made May 2 at 2018 1:32 AM

CPL Johnny Whalen — Wed, 02 May 2018 01:32:00 -0400

I am in a very similar situation with an re3 an honorable discharge. But when i went to the recruiter they kept asking for paperwork from my dr that never existed and i couldnt get. Kept getting the run around, so i gave up after a few years of trying and waiting. But yet i wanna get back in so bad i can't stand it. I hurt my back during pt, and has SRP one day an was asked if my back hurts an i advised that once in a while or when i complete a pt test it get a little sore. Next thing i know i was discharged that quick. Made no sense to me and couldnt understand.

Response by SPC Christian Bare made Nov 8 at 2018 2:28 PM

SPC Christian Bare — Thu, 08 Nov 2018 14:28:32 -0500

I am just curious, where did you end up landing with this SPC Drew Sunblad

Response by FA Jenny Nash made Feb 10 at 2019 11:53 AM

FA Jenny Nash — Sun, 10 Feb 2019 11:53:41 -0500

I have Navy HFX separation code and RE-3G re entry code. Narrative reason personality disorder. How do I re enter into the Army Reserves or National Guard.

Response by LTC Charles T Dalbec made Oct 19 at 2019 2:08 PM

LTC Charles T Dalbec — Sat, 19 Oct 2019 14:08:50 -0400

You must contact recruiter. Google the code and see what it says. Also check dd 214 SPD Code

Response by SSG Rob Lawrence made Jun 17 at 2023 4:06 PM

SSG Rob Lawrence — Sat, 17 Jun 2023 16:06:08 -0400

I received a hardship discharge from the regular army because my wife’s medical problems were incompatible with my Army service. I received an honorable discharge with a Re-3 code. Two years after being out of the active service, my wife’s medical condition had stabilized enough, that I thought about joining the National Guard. Long story short, I tested for the guard, the local colonel approved a waiver for me and I eventually did 8 years in the National Guard. This gave me enough time in to qualify for a reserve pension. Today at age 74, I have been collecting that pension for over 14 years. Plus I get Tri-care for life supplemental medical coverage to cover co-pays from Medicare at no cost.