I'm prior service Navy. I have a RE-3G enlistment code on my DD214. I'm looking to enlist in the USAF. What are my chances?

SN Kevin Neff — Fri, 29 Jul 2016 02:43:34 -0400

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 29 at 2016 3:57 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 29 Jul 2016 03:57:57 -0400

I don't know about Air Force, but I can tell you I've seen more than a few Sailors go Army. In fact my immediate support NCO is prior Navy. There's a few other prior Navy guys in my unit, and I also had a few in Basic as well. Granted they entered Army BCT as NCO's so they were treated differently but still.

Response by CDR Terry Boles made Jul 29 at 2016 9:28 AM

CDR Terry Boles — Fri, 29 Jul 2016 09:28:55 -0400

I would think pretty good if you have overcome the RE-3G condition and the AF is willing to request a waiver. You will not know until you seek out an AF recruiter.

Good luck!

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 29 at 2016 10:32 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 29 Jul 2016 10:32:30 -0400

As of now the AF has a new general that is all about making it easier for prior service he is making changes in favor of PS. Talk to a recruiter the fiscal year starts over in I believe October so I would start the process now because I have been trying to enlist since December.

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 29 at 2016 2:20 PM

SGM Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 29 Jul 2016 14:20:40 -0400

An RE code 3G will require a waiver. Best bet is to check with your recruiter. Best of luck.

Response by SN Kevin Neff made Aug 8 at 2016 11:14 AM

SN Kevin Neff — Mon, 08 Aug 2016 11:14:06 -0400

UPDATE: Spoke to my recruiter this morning and what I need right now is a letter from my doc clearing me of my "disability" to be able to push the waiver through. SPC Private RallyPoint Member

Response by SN John James made Sep 14 at 2016 11:10 AM

SN John James — Wed, 14 Sep 2016 11:10:25 -0400

This is interesting to me, because I have a RE-3G on my DD214 as well. I never knew why it was there. Also, it was written in and not typed in, meaning someone wrote over what was there already. I was never sent to medical for anything other than getting hurt on duty and was a 4.0 sailor the entire time I was on active duty.

Response by SSgt John Carter made Nov 8 at 2017 12:07 PM

SSgt John Carter — Wed, 08 Nov 2017 12:07:10 -0500

Not going to happen. The Air Force is very strict on prior service anyway, but with an RE3, it's an insurmountable issue. If it isn't a RE1, forget the Air Force.

Response by SN Madeline Ticer made May 26 at 2020 2:12 PM

SN Madeline Ticer — Tue, 26 May 2020 14:12:17 -0400

Just curious if you can update us on whether you got into any branch or not. I have the same code and have been trying to get back in Navy for 3 years.