Is there any way for me to reenlist with a RE4 code?

PO3 Sayrian Martinez — Mon, 15 Apr 2019 14:19:25 -0400

I was going through a real rough patch in life. My fiance cheated on me while I was deployed. I had no one to check up on me or help me out. I was getting drunk everyday for about a month straight, and during that time, I popped for MDMA. I was advised to get a Navy Lawyer, but my so called legal representation did everything wrong when it came to arguing for my innocence. I can get my old chain of command to give me letters of recommendation. I could probably even get a old Captain friend of mine to give me one, but I don't want to ask unless it would actually even be possible.

Response by PO3 Sayrian Martinez made Apr 15 at 2019 2:24 PM

PO3 Sayrian Martinez — Mon, 15 Apr 2019 14:24:37 -0400

I should also mention that prior to this incident, I was an all-star sailor. I volunteered regularly, I was one of the most qualified in my department. I had quite the handful of collateral duties as well.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 15 at 2019 2:25 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 15 Apr 2019 14:25:48 -0400

RE-4 Codes are NON-WAIVERABLE. Those with RE-4 Codes are ineligible for re-enlistment

Response by SSG Brian G. made Apr 15 at 2019 3:08 PM

SSG Brian G. — Mon, 15 Apr 2019 15:08:10 -0400

First? Talk to a recruiter. They will let you know up front whether you can enlist or not. Personally I have never known an RE 4 to be able to go back in. That said, you could try to get your RE changed from a 4 to a 3. Don't ask me what the odds of that happening are but you can try. Never hurts to try. Like I stated initially, talk to a recruiter. They will be better able to help you and give you advice on how to proceed even if it is to try to upgrade your Re code.

Popping for MDMA is a whole other matter. That is a Felony conviction as far as the military goes, so not sure that you even CAN RE with that.

Response by SGT Christopher Hayden made Apr 15 at 2019 10:34 PM

SGT Christopher Hayden — Mon, 15 Apr 2019 22:34:17 -0400

So you took MDMA, but are mad that your legal rep couldn't argue your innocence? Is that because it was true?

Response by MSgt Michael Smith made Apr 16 at 2019 8:00 AM

MSgt Michael Smith — Tue, 16 Apr 2019 08:00:46 -0400

You are lucky that you just got kicked out.