Is it possible for a RE code 3F to go back into Navy, given the new NAVADMIN?

PO3 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 07 Jan 2016 18:06:16 -0500

was wondering about the Re code 3f and the new navadmin for the navy and how i would go about getting back into service

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 7 at 2016 6:09 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 07 Jan 2016 18:09:38 -0500

How was your enlistment erroneous? And have you spoken with a Recruiter yet?

Response by PO2 Michael Henry made Jan 8 at 2016 12:14 PM

PO2 Michael Henry — Fri, 08 Jan 2016 12:14:54 -0500

Look up the code online and talk to a recruiter. https://www.navycs.com/military-re-codes.html

I have the same code, wait 6 months, drop the weight, get into post boot camp shape, then go to a recruiter and request a waiver. I can't because my weight issue is due to hypothyroidism (low thyroid). Even if I did get in shape again, the stress would make me balloon up again. Weight maintenance is very hard with it. Not to sure I could even get back in if I wanted due to medical regulations, which I don't want to.

Military Re-Enlistment Code Chart

United States military re-enlistment code chart utilized for determining waiver path for the United States Navy.

Response by MCPO Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 8 at 2016 5:50 PM

MCPO Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 08 Jan 2016 17:50:37 -0500

What is the manning level for your rating? If it's overmanned, you'll need retraining into a new rating. The Navy is overstaffed right now - and waivers are VERY hard to get. If you need retraining - e.g. if your rating is at about 95% or more for manning - odds are that you won't get it.

THEN, after all of that, they look at the reasons behind the original discharge and RE code. PT is a "personal" thing - and even if your unit has a good, formal PT program, it's still the responsibility of the member to maintain the standard. You didn't - the likelihood of a waiver is now minuscule.

It's not IMPOSSIBLE, just much more likely that you'll hit the lottery or be struck by lightning twice on the same day. Go ahead and give it a shot - miracles happen from time to time - just don't be surprised or disappointed if you get bad news.

Response by CDR Terry Boles made Jan 8 at 2016 6:13 PM

CDR Terry Boles — Fri, 08 Jan 2016 18:13:20 -0500

As a former Navy Recruiter based on your RE code it is waiverable at Cruitcom level. With that being said, as MCPO Jerald Motyka stated if your rate is over manned and if a waiver is granted you will have to retrain, but no big deal if you truly want to serve.

I suspect you will need to make a written request with details of the discharge and what you did to remedy any possible future PFA concerns. You will need to present yourself as a very dedicated and physically fit person who understands consequences of not meeting any Naval standard.

Approximately 50% of my enlistees required a waiver of some sort during the Gulf War, but as mentioned by others we are in a draw down and they may very well simply say no.

I wish the best!!

Response by MCPO Thomas Goering made Jan 12 at 2016 3:26 PM

MCPO Thomas Goering — Tue, 12 Jan 2016 15:26:19 -0500

I do not know how long you were in the Navy, but if discharged an E-4, you cannot have even one day longer than four years of active service; otherwise, you would not be able to meet the HYT requirement per COMNAVCRUITCOMINST 1130.8J (The recruiting manual).

Female are in demand; however, you must still meet the other requirements including your rating's availability. If not undermanned, you would have to attempt to go into other ratings. It will require ECM approval to do so.

I assume the new NAVADMIN your recruiter may be referring to is the one that changed the process of determining whether one passes the new ht/wt/bf standard that includes, now, the additional abdominal circumference measurement step (Females with a 35.5 inch waist now pass standard regardless -- if that measurement is met, then the BF measurement is not required no matter what the weight). It officially went into effect Jan. 1.

NCCM CRF (RET)

Response by M U made Apr 14 at 2017 6:02 PM

M U — Fri, 14 Apr 2017 18:02:02 -0400

Yes, I had the same question well, not really but maybe some examples of ways people were able to get the COMNAVCRUITCOM Waiver (which allows those with a re entry code RE-3F to re enlist).