Is it true that one after being separated by QMP, someone can return to service after 6 months?

Alice San — Wed, 06 Feb 2019 10:12:22 -0500

I know it sounds pretty absurd, but that is what I was told yesterday

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 6 at 2019 10:15 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 06 Feb 2019 10:15:29 -0500

https://www.calcagnilaw.com/military-defense/military-separation-under-qmp-defense-attorney/

Military Separation Under the Army QMP - calcagni law

If you are referred for administrative separation under the Army QMP, call The Law Office of John L. Calcagni III at 401-351-5100

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 6 at 2019 10:51 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 06 Feb 2019 10:51:13 -0500

No you are denied continued service and your DD 214 will be annotated RE-4 - Individuals separated from last period of service with a nonwaiverable disqualification. However, I read that you may submit an exception to policy but the military has to have the need. So if this were 2003 then maybe.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 6 at 2019 11:39 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 06 Feb 2019 11:39:39 -0500

What is your RE code on your DD 214? That will determine if you are eligible for a waiver or not.

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Feb 6 at 2019 12:43 PM

LTC Jason Mackay — Wed, 06 Feb 2019 12:43:29 -0500

Alice San it looks like reentry eligibility depends on length of service. AR601-210 para 3-20 through 3-22 describes prior service enlistment. MILPER message 18-249 "Procedures for the FY19 Qualitative Management Program (QMP)" if that is still in effect as published, appears to say if you are involuntarily separated and do not have 15 years of service, you get a SPD code JGH RE-3 which is not listed in AR601-210 para 3-20-3-22 as an eligible PS enlistment. Para 3-20 says that it requires waiver. If you have over 15 years you get an RE-4R which is non waiverable according to 601-210 table 3-1.

Para 8f describes DD214 preparation for those under QMP in MILPER 18-249. Don't know if other MILPER messages amplify or modify 18-249. 1SG Private RallyPoint Member . The message also says to check eligibility with the RC Counselor.

The Army Review Board for this can't change a RE3/4, it tells you to seek waiver through a recruiter. http://arba.army.pentagon.mil/change-re-code.html

Unless I missed a major piece, that is what I got from my cursory research.

I'd ask a current recruiter.

change-re-code.html

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 6 at 2019 7:05 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 06 Feb 2019 19:05:38 -0500

The QMP was based on a decision that you did not meet retention standards, and would not be selected for promotion, based on derogatory information at the current grade. It's essentially a DA Bar to Reenlistment.
I'm not certain how one could be found ineligible for retention, as the derogatory information would still be present.
Were it possible, any separation pay would have to be returned.
I'm sure one of the retention or recruiters can advise you with the proper reference.