Is it possible to reenlist with an RE-4 (honorable discharge)?

"Is it possible to reenlist with an RE-4 (honorable discharge)?"

RE-4 - Individuals separated from last period of service with a nonwaiverable disqualification (refer to AR 601-280). Ineligible for enlistment except as provided for in paragraphs 2-7c and 2-7d. (See waiverable moral and administrative disqualifications.) Disqualilication is nonwaivable.

So NO you can't unless the need out weighs the available, then maybe.... but likely once the need is no longer (draw down) there you'll get the boot anyway.

What was your time in service when you separated? How many years and months total active service?
RE-4 is typically given for very negative reasons. ....... "having bad credit" is not the whole story..sorry, just not. unless something went wrong.
Each service has a e Administrative Discharge Board.. Hire a lawyer and PROVE your RE-4 discharge was erroneously given... thats the only way discharge codes are upgraded.. So a SM discharged on Chap 14, but later its proven they had a documented and provable case of Severe PTSD service related and untreated MIGHT get a discharge upgrade... MIGHT.

You have no obligation to tell us the rest of the story and background that lead to your RE-4 discharge code... but doing so and verifying your account might lead others here with knowledge and experience to better offer assistance..
however, unless something went terrible wrong in the admin process (it happens, see example ) or the criminally negligent leaders that pushed for and approved it (it would have to be a conspiracy, not just a single commander) ... Those with an RE-4 earned it. And those that earned an RE-4 are not needed in the Military service. There are simply too many available without that baggage. If it was an unjust discharge, get it changed and get back in.....

No, Re Entry code 4 means no re entry period. You lost your security clearance and were unable to fulfill your obligations in your MOS, that's why you got an Honorable with the RE code 4. If you can fix the financial problems that cause you to loose the clearance, you can request an upgrade on your RE code. This process is long and takes lost of effort and leg work. I seen RE codes change from 4, but you must do all the requests. There is a DD form, you can send to request the change, I want to say DD form 149, but is been to long since I left recruiting and dealt with this issue.

Can you enlist without a security clearance? Each job has a requirement of what type of clearance you need. If there's a job without a clearance level, that might be your best bet and I'd probably talk to a Prior Service Recruiter for that information.

But like you said, you weren't bad, you just had bad credit. Unfortunately, bad credit makes you a security risk because it means you are more likely to do illicit activities to settle up your debt.

But I would definitely talk to a Prior Service Recruiter because especially with bad credit issues, I believe those things stay on your record for 7-10 years.

Yes it is possible! Was in the Navy during the early 80's and got injured with
a recurring shoulder injury due to no fault of my own. Ship was going out to sea
but got put on medical hold due to surgery for my shoulder. Faced a medical board
who found me fit for duty as my enlistment was ending. and veteran rating of compensation upon leaving. Got an honorable with an LBK code. Re 4. Still held me in the inactive reserves.
They did well on fixing my shoulder temporarily and got a job with the Govt. which
i served well and retired along with obtaining college degree. Shoulder still gives me problems.
My re 4 got changed just based on meeting a recruiter for reservist duty which i
did on weekends and monthly for 4 more years. Was his suggestion.

You weren't refused reenlistment because of your clearance. When you have an Honorable discharge but an RE4 which means ineligible for reenlistment - no waiver. In the Army we usually see this when senior NCOs are QMPed, or when you hit RCP.
I assume you reached the max years you could as an E4 because you said you reenlisted, and losing your clearance most likely made you ineligible for promotionor qualification in your rating.
Saying that you were kicked out because of your clearance sounds a bit disingenuous and will make it hard for people to give you usable advice.

Petition the BCNR.

PO3 Ron Hinton Here is a list of the enlistment codes. Have you talked to a Navy recruiter?

https://www.navycs.com/military-re-codes.html

Not recently I haven't because I always read these things about there not being anyway to get back in. I would qualify for a nurse officer if they would just let me prove myself!!!!

SGM Erik Marquez PO3 Ron Hinton

RE-4 means you are non-waiverable, but I think it would be inappropriate to assume that that means that you (or anybody) did something wrong.

I got RE-4 KFV for a diagnosis of PTSD followed by a hospitalisation. I know it wasn't the right code, it should have been SFJ, but it doesn't really matter because the result is still the same.

My sister got RE-4 LFT after a surgery severed her nervous spine and the doctors discovered that she has a rare condition that prevents her nerves from repairing themselves.

In neither case was there misconduct; it just so happens that we're both unable to serve because of permanent disabilities of a differing nature that prevent us from doing our job now, and will be expected with reasonable certainty to prevent it permanently.