Posted on Aug 2, 2019
Re-Enlistment Waiver Process?
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Hi everyone,
I'm new to the site, I figured I'd try it to try to get some quick answers to help ease my mind.
Last year in August I received Under Honorable Conditions (General) discharge (ARMY). My type of separation was a chapter 5-17. I have a Re-entry code 3. I was TOLD that I am eligible for re-enlistment from the chief transition official as well as a recruiter who both said I'd probably need a waiver. Here's my concern; When I spoke to the recruiter over the phone I told him EVERYTHING related to my separation from the Army, and he said that a waiver was 100% possible but that it might take some time. I offered to bring in all my paperwork, including my original contract and enlistment paperwork; I literally kept every piece of paper. But then the recruiter said they didn't even want to see me until I met the weight requirement. I'm not that far away but that's besides the point to me. I want to know what getting a waiver would be like. I saw another girl said she was eligible for a waiver to start over; redo basic and everything, which I would 100% do if It meant I could re-enlist.
I will elaborate for those who don't know what a chapter 5-17 is. I basically got out through behavioral health. It was a very stupid move on my part and I deeply regret it. I claimed to have mental health issues to get out that I do not have. They didn't offer to switch companies like I thought they would so I screwed myself over. The recruiter already explained to me that we could get around that but if I need a waiver then what's going to happen? What would the process be like and how should I prepare? My husband is currently active duty and we'd both like to know how long getting a waiver would take because we only have a year left in Hawaii.
Thank you to anyone who takes the time to read this and has any tips, answers, or suggestions for me. I really loved the Army & made the wrong call just because I hated my mos and company.
I'm new to the site, I figured I'd try it to try to get some quick answers to help ease my mind.
Last year in August I received Under Honorable Conditions (General) discharge (ARMY). My type of separation was a chapter 5-17. I have a Re-entry code 3. I was TOLD that I am eligible for re-enlistment from the chief transition official as well as a recruiter who both said I'd probably need a waiver. Here's my concern; When I spoke to the recruiter over the phone I told him EVERYTHING related to my separation from the Army, and he said that a waiver was 100% possible but that it might take some time. I offered to bring in all my paperwork, including my original contract and enlistment paperwork; I literally kept every piece of paper. But then the recruiter said they didn't even want to see me until I met the weight requirement. I'm not that far away but that's besides the point to me. I want to know what getting a waiver would be like. I saw another girl said she was eligible for a waiver to start over; redo basic and everything, which I would 100% do if It meant I could re-enlist.
I will elaborate for those who don't know what a chapter 5-17 is. I basically got out through behavioral health. It was a very stupid move on my part and I deeply regret it. I claimed to have mental health issues to get out that I do not have. They didn't offer to switch companies like I thought they would so I screwed myself over. The recruiter already explained to me that we could get around that but if I need a waiver then what's going to happen? What would the process be like and how should I prepare? My husband is currently active duty and we'd both like to know how long getting a waiver would take because we only have a year left in Hawaii.
Thank you to anyone who takes the time to read this and has any tips, answers, or suggestions for me. I really loved the Army & made the wrong call just because I hated my mos and company.
Re-enlistment
Waivers
Behavioral Health
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RE Code
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An RE3 means reentry with a waiver and a 5-17 is essentially a separation for medical reasons that doesn't warrant an medical separation board.
Waiver processes, requirements, and acceptance change day to day and only a current recruiter can tell you what requirements are at this moment. The only thing that doesn't change is that it will take a long time. Expect it to take several month at the least
Waiver processes, requirements, and acceptance change day to day and only a current recruiter can tell you what requirements are at this moment. The only thing that doesn't change is that it will take a long time. Expect it to take several month at the least
Returning to service with a waiver is not simple. It is based on enlistment quotas and the available pool of applicants. If there is a large pool of applicants the military will not go back to the well, especially when it requires a waiver. Having said that, if you want back in you should do exactly what the recruiting command tells you to do. It is not unreasonable to have you meet all attainable requirements before spending time to discerned whether you are waiver eligible. Recruiters work very hard, under a lot of stress. So, if you wis to serve again, do what they tell you regarding military requirements. Good luck.
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thank you for your input, I am working on losing weight to meet that requirement, I was just looking for more info so as to not waste a recruiters time
CSM Darieus ZaGara
You cannot wast time trying to improve your status and meet goals or dreams. Good luck. PV2 Kayla Krulish
If you hated your MOS, you may find yourself in the same position. Depends on the needs of the Army.
You can look at DoDI 6130.03 5.28. LEARNING, PSYCHIATRIC, AND BEHAVIORAL DISORDERS. It lists disqualifying conditions and time periods.
You can look at DoDI 6130.03 5.28. LEARNING, PSYCHIATRIC, AND BEHAVIORAL DISORDERS. It lists disqualifying conditions and time periods.
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thank you so much; I was aware that that could happen again. My husband talks to me about that a lot. I also know that I had too much pride when I enlisted; I thought being an mp was honorable and that being a cook or laundry specialist was for "idiots". It was wrong of me to think that way because I would give anything to have an mos like that. Before I got out they placed me in headquarters and I assisted the companies pac clerk (Human Resources) as well as supply; both females taught me a lot about their MOS's and I learned what I was good at. I can be honest with myself that a combat mos was not for me. I liked going to ranges but I hated going to the field for 2 weeks every month for the two years I was in. I don't know if that's normal for combat MOS's but it was not what I expected.
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