Reeenlistment after Chapter 11 (Depression)?

2020-08-21T00:51:07-04:00

Hello,
Four years ago (summer of 2016 to be exact) I received an ELS with a Chapter 11 discharge from Army basic training. I have an RE code of 3. I was going through a lot in my life at that time and got out due to depression. Now, I am 3 years clean off of anti-depression drugs and feel like a better person. Family, kid, etc. I was wondering, what are my chances of getting a waiver on getting back in? I lost my job due to covid but have been wanting to ask this question for a long time now, and still I know that the Army is my dream, even after four years. Thank you. Sorry if this question has been asked before too, I couldn't find any posts like it.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 21 at 2020 12:52 AM

2020-08-21T00:52:17-04:00

Very unlikely mainly due to the possibility of re-occurrence, but you won’t know unless you try

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 21 at 2020 8:39 AM

2020-08-21T08:39:20-04:00

Make contact with a recruiter. Go into a recruiting office. Go try. You will not know until you try. Go get it done. At least you'll know one way or another then. You never know!

Response by SGT Christopher Hayden made Aug 21 at 2020 2:09 PM

2020-08-21T14:09:20-04:00

Did a Doctor take you off your meds or did you just stop taking them? Because that's going to be a big hurdle if you just stopped taking them on your own.