Re enlisting into the USMC after a congressional inquiry?

LCpl Branden Thompson — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 15:39:52 -0400

Hello, I am a prior service Marine. I was discharged in 2016 after requesting to speak with a chaplain due to personal issues in my life, the chaplain recommended that I be admitted to the psych ward at Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune, I was admitted and spoke with a naval doctor who notated in my medical records that I was suicidal and had depressive and anxiety issues. That being said this is not accurate, from the time i was admitted I was given multiple drugs which left me out of my mind and in my opinion not able to accurately convey my thoughts. Ultimately however my command decided to discharge me with a RE-3P re enlistment code and those statements were placed in my records by the doctor. Ever since I was separated I have been trying to get back in as being a Marine was always my life goal and never wanted to be sent home in the first place. I have since been told by an attorney that a RE-3P code is for disabilities and should not have been placed on my DD-214. I attempted to transition to the army but The Army denied an entry waiver due to the wording of my records, but I was able to contact a Marine recruiter who is willing to help. He has told me that if i can get my RE code adjusted or have a congressional inquiry done I'd be able to be waived back into service regardless of what is stated in my records. My ultimate question with this is what i'm being told accurate and do I still have hope to serve again? I was an 18 year old kid who at the time was going through many personal issues but was still motivated to serve and I still want nothing more than to return to the fleet. I have contacted my congressman I am just waiting to hear back but I am just wondering if all my efforts are in vein, and even with a RE code adjustment would i still be able to re enlist at any point?

Response by Cpl Gerald Tucker made Sep 11 at 2019 3:48 PM

Cpl Gerald Tucker — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 15:48:47 -0400

Stay Motivated Jarhead! HooF@";king rah Devil Dog!

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Sep 12 at 2019 4:31 AM

CSM Darieus ZaGara — Thu, 12 Sep 2019 04:31:56 -0400

It is your right to try to clear your records, however, it is unlikely that a medical determination will be turned over by congress. Your Congressman will (if so inclined by your evidence) conduct an inquiry of the situation. If all of the processes associated with your medical treatment were sound medical practice, and subsequent command analysis with a Chapter as the end result it is more unlikely that you code will be change. However, you have the right to fight for what you believe in. Thank you for your service.

Response by CPL Gary Pifer made Sep 20 at 2019 6:19 PM

CPL Gary Pifer — Fri, 20 Sep 2019 18:19:59 -0400

Do yourself a favor....forget it.... apply for VA disability if you have not done so. You are now too much of a risk. You were not discharged because you spoke to a Chaplin or were given meds...you were discharged because you failed retention under MC, Naval , DOD regs and US code and met standards for diagnosis and discharge. Most likely they nailed you under "Adjustment Disorder". Meaning it's preexisting prior to enlistment. I had to move on myself. I am service connected at 100% bipolar. + 94% combined with other Disabilities...

Response by Maj Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 21 at 2019 6:30 AM

Maj Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 21 Sep 2019 06:30:45 -0400

Have you looked at submitting to the Board for Correction of Naval Records (BCNR)?

Response by LCpl Allen Luze made Sep 25 at 2019 10:40 AM

LCpl Allen Luze — Wed, 25 Sep 2019 10:40:47 -0400

I also received an inaccurate re code, RE4, placed by my unit's Warrant Officer (who tried for 2 years to nail me for drugs that I never used). It took me a couple of years to find out that the only person that could change it was the commanding officer who signed my paperwork was the only one allowed to change it. The CO that signed my paperwork was a former Vietnam POW that left the Marines and the United States not long after my discharge. I was also told that the easiest way to change it was to enlist in the Navy Reserves for 1 year and get a new DD214 with a better RE code. All that just to join my father's Army National Guard unit that had been chasing after me because of my Marine MOS. Wasn't worth the trouble.

Response by LCpl Jose Lugo made Nov 13 at 2019 11:09 AM

LCpl Jose Lugo — Wed, 13 Nov 2019 11:09:17 -0500

You are stirring up a mess. Think of what you are doing . Do you want a full investigation into your discharge. You are a Marine and know how we Marines are thorough and Hard Core . You should of just tried to get you re-enlistment code changed with a physician’s letter advising of your good health and your ability to perform your USMC duties satisfactory .
I’m no one just a Marine Veteran who is giving a piece of advice. But what’s done is done. Good luck Semper Fi !

Response by LCpl James Schleich made Jul 13 at 2020 1:06 PM

LCpl James Schleich — Mon, 13 Jul 2020 13:06:33 -0400

Getting your RE code changed is very difficult with the Corps. You will need to submit a formal request to the Commandant. Before you submit you will want to have someone with influence in your camp to help ramrod it through otherwise it will most likely get denied. Do not go the the Sec of the Navy until you have exhausted all avenues within the Corps. Once the Sev of the Navy says no there is nothing the Commandant can do. I learned this the hard way. Did not get my support until after going all the way through the chain of command before I got someone that was willing to help me in the Corps.

Response by Melissa Dix made Apr 3 at 2021 3:27 PM

Melissa Dix — Sat, 03 Apr 2021 15:27:31 -0400

Were you ever able to reenlist??