So I am asking for my husband, who is attempting to rein-list. Code three misconduct, what’s the chances?

Mallory Massey — Sun, 25 Aug 2019 01:08:09 -0400

So he is about to do his waiver and everything with a code of 3. He was discharged for misconduct, nothing major. Just honestly being stupid and dishonest. I read over the papers the only major one was one dishonest statement which he was told to say to his sergeant, Then for being late. He was 18-19 you and dumb. Army his is life and we are writing a personal letter to the DOD to help his case. I just need help on what to help him write in the letter to build his case. From what him and his family says, he was in a very crappy troop. Other than what to say in his letter, what are his chances of even getting back in? He has done some major growing up and is a different person now. Will he get back in?

Response by CW4 Craig Urban made Aug 25 at 2019 1:27 AM

CW4 Craig Urban — Sun, 25 Aug 2019 01:27:39 -0400

I doubt it. One thing about lying and a NCOER that reflects that is career ending. I had a SFC lie to me and I fired him. Sent him to the SGM and told him to get out of my face.

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 25 at 2019 2:14 AM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 25 Aug 2019 02:14:25 -0400

No one can provide you with odds on your husband getting back in. Has he talked to a recruiter?

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 25 at 2019 7:45 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 25 Aug 2019 07:45:37 -0400

AR 601-210 4-13 a. (Aug 2016) states waiver may not be submitted until 24 months after separation, and waiver authority is CG, USAREC.
If the letter is because he is working with a Recruiter to reenlist, the recruiter will explain what he needs to say, and what letters (affidavits) from family members and other members of the community should address. Essentially, his supporting documents will need to demonstrate how he is rehabilitated.
There are current and former recruiters on here who may chime in, but his recruiter is your best source.
Note: Being discharged for misconduct is major. It required a number of minor disciplinary infractions or pattern of misconduct sufficient enough for his unit to put the effort into separating him from service. It's a royal pain, takes time away from other duties and personnel, and their is likely more to the story. One lie and being late normally won't result in this chapter.

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Aug 25 at 2019 3:51 PM

LTC Jason Mackay — Sun, 25 Aug 2019 15:51:26 -0400

Follow the link in the tag for RE Code, this has been asked answered and documented on here

Response by PO1 Rick Serviss made Aug 25 at 2019 4:25 PM

PO1 Rick Serviss — Sun, 25 Aug 2019 16:25:47 -0400

When you say code 3, do you mean RE-3 that is on his DD 214? Talk to a Recruiter, they know the rules and can advise him on how to go about asking for a waiver. An RE-3 is a better than RE-4. A crappy troop made him lie and be late as an excuse, is a fatal mistake if he's trying to reenlist. He should own what he did and be prepared to show he won't repeat past behavior. Good luck.

Response by Sgt Joy Bedford made Aug 25 at 2019 6:58 PM

Sgt Joy Bedford — Sun, 25 Aug 2019 18:58:17 -0400

‘Nothing major - just stupid and dishonest’? Those are major red flags!

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 23 at 2019 10:04 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 23 Sep 2019 22:04:17 -0400

I think he has a solid chance base on what you’ve said. He needs to sit with a career recruiter to have an FL142 submitted requesting his discharge packet.