Is it possible to re enlist in the army with a 2B RE code?

A1C Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 16 Oct 2017 21:21:26 -0400

I was discharged from the Air Force in June with a 2B RE code and at the time I thought it was best to get out I had been dealing with major depression and suicide attempts for a year but now that I'm out I just miss being a maintainer and it is extremely hard to do in the civilian world I was wondering if anyone knew if I could get a waiver to re enlist in the future. Thank you for any help

Response by 1SG Russell S. made Oct 16 at 2017 9:30 PM

1SG Russell S. — Mon, 16 Oct 2017 21:30:37 -0400

The RE code is not overall as important as the SPD code in the next block, also known as the Narrative Reason which relates to the Authority block.

Response by A1C Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 16 at 2017 10:03 PM

A1C Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 16 Oct 2017 22:03:20 -0400

It was for minor infractions. I was an overall great airman while I was in I had countless LOAs in tech school I excelled in my career field and worked extremely hard and was qualified in 4 different career fields I ended up in a bad spot for the last 6 months before I was separated but I was hoping the good would outweigh the negative

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 17 at 2017 9:34 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 17 Oct 2017 21:34:26 -0400

With a 2B? Yes.

...with major depression and suicide attempts for a year, no. You may not join any branch of the armed services with a history of depression and suicide attempts.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 18 at 2017 12:09 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 18 Oct 2017 00:09:42 -0400

MEPS doctors will want to see a paper trail of treatment showing you have overcome your previous issues. Especially if that's on your discharge paperwork

Response by LTC Charles T Dalbec made Mar 31 at 2019 9:30 AM

LTC Charles T Dalbec — Sun, 31 Mar 2019 09:30:52 -0400

This what guidance says....
RE-2B- Discharged under General or other-than-honorable conditions

Consult recruiter to follow up. It does not look promising! Think for yourself here ! If you have/had mental problems why would you resort to joining the military??

Response by 1SG Brian Adams made Jul 24 at 2020 12:03 AM

1SG Brian Adams — Fri, 24 Jul 2020 00:03:12 -0400

My advice to you is to write your Congressional leader in your home district. Explain to your Congress person your unique situation. This may be of help to you. In the mean time, keep staying busy and focused.
It is very difficult to get a waiver after being release under the circumstances you have described.
Having said that, perhaps a Congressional memo may be in order. Explain what, when, why etc...
Good luck and I wish you well in this endeavor.