I’m prior service discharged with Re-Code 3 Sep Code JKQ Misconduct Serious Offense I want to re-enlist, any chance of a waiver?

PFC Richard Flores — Wed, 24 Oct 2018 15:44:51 -0400

Please any information would be useful. Thanks.

Response by SPC Steve Orellana made Oct 24 at 2018 3:47 PM

SPC Steve Orellana — Wed, 24 Oct 2018 15:47:33 -0400

What you do?

Response by SrA John Monette made Oct 24 at 2018 4:13 PM

SrA John Monette — Wed, 24 Oct 2018 16:13:09 -0400

I'm unable to find a Separation Code JKQ. are you sure its not JKG?

Response by MAJ(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 24 at 2018 4:35 PM

MAJ(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 24 Oct 2018 16:35:41 -0400

Yes very difficult to give an answer based on vague post. Any felony of any sort, nope. Drug offense: highly unlikely, domestic violence, doubly nope. Just depends, and you would have to apply to have your code upgraded to help you even have a chance. Serious misconduct is not taken lightly.

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 24 at 2018 4:42 PM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 24 Oct 2018 16:42:47 -0400

PFC Richard Flores Here is a previous post that deals with the JKQ Code. Gather all of your information and talk to a recruiter.

https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/tos-discharged-cos-uncharacterized-separation-code-jkq-reentry-code-3-reson-misconduct-is-it-possible-to-reenlist-in-the-army

TOS: Discharged COS: Uncharacterized Separation code: JKQ Reentry Code: 3 Reson: MisconductIs it...

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 24 at 2018 5:07 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 24 Oct 2018 17:07:23 -0400

Your best bet is to request an upgrade to your discharge. It's not easy to do, seen it a FEW times done but it's been YEARS ago that I seen it. But it can be done. I've guided an SM (successfully) one time through this and would be willing to advise you on how it's done, but it's A LOT of work and not a guaranteed thing.

Response by Sgt B S. made Oct 24 at 2018 5:59 PM

Sgt B S. — Wed, 24 Oct 2018 17:59:38 -0400

Get in contact with your local veteran affairs representative, make sure you have your DD 214 and all documents pertaining to your discharge. They will be able to guide you through and process the paperwork. They will be the ones that will advocate you’re change good luck.

Response by Pvt Antonio Silveria made Nov 13 at 2018 7:10 PM

Pvt Antonio Silveria — Tue, 13 Nov 2018 19:10:18 -0500

Try the Army National Guard, and use the site referenced below for current regulations. I check it daily with the same hopes, although my case requires more luck than yours. http://criteria.njarmyguard.com/

Criteria

CRITERIA1 - Introduction2 - NPS / GNPS3 - Prior Service4 - Waivers5 - Processing Applicants6 - MEPS Processing7 - Documents / Background

Response by SrA John Monette made Nov 13 at 2018 7:19 PM

SrA John Monette — Tue, 13 Nov 2018 19:19:05 -0500

what was the serious offense?

Response by LTC Charles T Dalbec made Mar 31 at 2019 9:52 AM

LTC Charles T Dalbec — Sun, 31 Mar 2019 09:52:48 -0400

Stay and try to excel in the civilian world as I would certainly not want you in my command.

Response by LTC Charles T Dalbec made Jul 21 at 2019 10:02 AM

LTC Charles T Dalbec — Sun, 21 Jul 2019 10:02:10 -0400

Richard ~ I would recommend google JQK and read what it says about misconduct and your chances

Response by SFC Stephen King made Jul 3 at 2021 10:17 AM

SFC Stephen King — Sat, 03 Jul 2021 10:17:01 -0400

I am willing to give you and honest answer. It is not probably but also not impossible. Each wavier is weighed individually. I witnessed waviers first hand that others told me not to pursue. It all comes down to your recruiter.

Response by SSG Ronald Ralph made Jul 28 at 2021 2:22 PM

SSG Ronald Ralph — Wed, 28 Jul 2021 14:22:53 -0400

As a former US Army Recruiter, and a former Reenlistment NCO, I’d say you have about as much chance of getting a waiver and a chance to re-up in any branch of service as much chance as you will getting struck by lightning.

The Army is looking for well qualified, well educated, and well disciplined personnel without any type of military UCMJ nor civilian offenses. Chances of getting a waiver are slim to none. Without being offensive, your best bet is to keep a clean slate as a civilian and be the best you can be, and stay out of further trouble.