My wife was was medically discharged from the Army after being diagnosed with "anxiety" in 2012. Can she join the Navy if she's been cleared?

2016-08-13T20:47:30-04:00

My wife was honorably discharged with Reentry Code 3 & Separation Code JFW (meaning she needs a waiver). Long story short: her ex-husband was abusing her and instead of talking to a Chaplain she spoke with a family advocate who recommended her discharge - against my wife's will. She wants to enlist in the Navy, and has since been medically cleared. What are the chances she can reenlist?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 13 at 2016 8:51 PM

2016-08-13T20:51:13-04:00

She needs to speak to a current missioned recruiter. When I was recruiting I could have gotten her a waiver with documentation. The rules change all the time. What waivers, documentations, what RE Codes and Separation Codes are waiverable can change quarterly.

Good luck.

Response by SGM Barry Kindred made Aug 13 at 2016 8:58 PM

2016-08-13T20:58:36-04:00

JFW is much more explicit than "she needs a waiver. " That is her separation code.
With the AR 600-200 you should get a more clear picture of specifically why she was separated.
Documents, not stories.
That will determine whether the RE 3 is waiver able or not.

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Aug 13 at 2016 9:07 PM

2016-08-13T21:07:39-04:00

Wishing Her Luck. She wants to come back after that experience, She's a Fighter and I think we would want her back.

Response by Capt Tom Brown made Aug 13 at 2016 9:36 PM

2016-08-13T21:36:10-04:00

Bad scene, Wishing you both best and hope you get a lot of good suggestions on RP . Pls keep RP posted of progress..

Response by SFC Jeff Couch made Aug 13 at 2016 10:06 PM

2016-08-13T22:06:50-04:00

I do wish you guys all the luck it's hard to find good soldiers that deal with that kind of problem and wants to get back in the game she would make a great asset

Response by Capt Michael Greene made Aug 13 at 2016 10:55 PM

2016-08-13T22:55:49-04:00

Let me be sure I understand this: A person (ex-husband) was assaulting a service member (now your wife), so the Army decided to terminate her employment? Seems to me there is more to the story. Your wife might want to read the family advocate's recommendation and session notes to find out what she's up against.

Response by CAPT Kevin B. made Aug 13 at 2016 11:00 PM

2016-08-13T23:00:05-04:00

Depends if the Navy wants her enough to overcome the baggage. The RE and SEP codes will speak volumes. Timing isn't great given the manning levels are flat/declining. I will advise making decisions that you don't have to play the "what if" game down the road. If she really wants to go for it, great. Either way, she won't have to look back.

Response by SCPO Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 14 at 2016 12:13 AM

2016-08-14T00:13:18-04:00

I believe she will need a DD215, which is an amended DD214, showing that a waiver has been issued. Of course, BUPERS changes its administrative regs without notice.

Response by CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 15 at 2016 11:08 AM

2016-08-15T11:08:19-04:00

Unfortunately they probably will not. The navy has not been accepting other service vets for some time now. There are exceptions so give it a try but i wouldn't get your hopes up to high.

Response by PO2 Pete Haga made Aug 15 at 2016 3:03 PM

2016-08-15T15:03:44-04:00

The Navy and Air force are the 2 hardest services to get into now. because of the cut backs. get the wavier 1st then go from there.

Response by SFC Melvin Brandenburg made Jan 10 at 2021 6:10 PM

2021-01-10T18:10:44-05:00

Fairly good. I took a break in service with an RE3 and later was able to get the waiver I needed, then I served until I retired.