USAF RE Code 2C enlisting into the Marine Corps?

2019-03-10T16:40:53-04:00

Hey everybody. I am trying to get some insight to see if anybody has had a 2c waiver approved. I was honorably discharged from the AF over 3 years ago, I was a PJ student who had washed out of selection and was given the opportunity to decide my fate. I decided to discharge and am now trying to get back in via the Corps.

My Marine recruiter is unsure if 2c is even waiverable? Should there be a black and white answer? From what I have found online through the Corps recruiting documents, is that a "2" code isn't eligible for IMMEDIATE enlistment, so am I waiverable since I have been out for 3 years?

Since discharge, I have become a paid Fireman/EMT and have obtained a college degree among other high-level licenses/certifications. I have excellent references from prior Marines and other public servants.

Response by MSG Frank Kapaun made Mar 10 at 2019 6:01 PM

2019-03-10T18:01:04-04:00

Have you given any thought to the army or air ng? They have a great OCS program and you do not have to put up with the petty day to day bs one puts up with being an active duty Marine.

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 10 at 2019 6:51 PM

2019-03-10T18:51:10-04:00

A1C Will Demarest I assume that your Marine Recruiter is currently checking on a waiver? If you had a choice on your fate, why did you discharge, and why do you now want to be a Marine?

Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made Mar 11 at 2019 4:59 PM

2019-03-11T16:59:03-04:00

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Purely out of curiosity, what was your major? Assocs or Bach? What GPA? Have you looked into going USMC platoon leaders course (PLC), which tends to be less well known than ROTCs, or have you looked at an OCS or trying for warrant at all? Do you have any flight interests? Would you want to try for Army WOCS, or, either pilot/aviator or naval flight ofcr (NFO), or maybe nav/weapon systems ofcr (WSO)? Also, look at the site here, you might find it of interest, it's not all-inclusive, it doesn't include Army WOCS, or any of the direct commission indoc OIS programs, still, the forum pages are pretty decent...if you can, list all your STEM coursework, plus, if you went USMC, what MOS (I think USMC uses MOS codes, from what I understand) would you want? And, if you can, list all your grades, so far as you might be able, to get a clearer idea of your coursework, so far as possible...in seeing career/educ questions like yours, I generally try to suggest that, I have an interest in such things, you have an interesting set of circumstances, I'd be most eager to hear more...if I can suggest any other possibilities for you, I'll certainly try, if you'd want me to, no rush, whenever convenient, certainly.....

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Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made Mar 11 at 2019 4:59 PM

2019-03-11T16:59:42-04:00

And what other svcs have you looked into, or might you be interested in, aside from USMC, that'd also help to know, OK?

Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made Mar 11 at 2019 5:02 PM

2019-03-11T17:02:28-04:00

And have you gone above EMT yet at all for AEMT and/or paramedic? I'd just wondered about that, as well...having tried the PJ route thus far, would you be at all interested in trying to be on the clinical side at all? If so, look at something called USPHS Jr and Sr COSTEP, the USPHS analogue to the ROTC programs and USMC PLC, you might possibly find it of interest, few generally have heard of it, I'd wanted quite badly before my total perm disability to have tried to go active duty USPHS, I was just never able to, unfortunately...I have other clinical thoughts and/or possibilities as well, if those might interest you at all....

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Mar 15 at 2019 3:33 PM

2019-03-15T15:33:26-04:00

The Marines, the Few the Proud do not often afford waivers. Hey generally have no issues meeting recruiting requirements, therefore have a great pool to pull from without going through the hassle. Nothing is impossible, you may want to look back to the AF since they seem to have been your focus. Waivers in general by the Army are also hard to come by, if they have ample recruits in particular. Why run a second risk when they have fresh people to pull from. In any case give it your best shot, never hurts to try. Good luck.

Response by LTC Charles T Dalbec made Oct 17 at 2019 10:25 AM

2019-10-17T10:25:10-04:00

Per goggling the question this is the response.

Individuals with an Army RE Code of "2" may usually reenlist in the. Army or ... Ineligible for enlistment unless a waiver is granted

Response by John Hendrix made May 15 at 2020 9:05 PM

2020-05-15T21:05:23-04:00

Don’t know if this is still relevant, but a PJ instructor told me recently that washouts can have their 2C’s changed. You might need a lawyer but it can be done.

Response by Cpl Vic Burk made Dec 29 at 2021 3:32 PM

2021-12-29T15:32:03-05:00

I was going to comment on this, but I see this thread is over two and a half years old. If you read this A1C Will Demarest let us know how things worked out.

I was going to say: Even back in the day when I was in the Marine Corps was very picky about prior service. Today I would imagine they are even more picky than ever. I hope you get what you want but my guess is it will take a severe stroke of luck on your part simply because you quit (going the route of discharge) over switching to another job.

Response by SrA John Monette made Dec 30 at 2021 6:57 AM

2021-12-30T06:57:07-05:00

Was there more to you taking the discharge besides washing out of PJ selection? Why did you not select another career field?

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Dec 30 at 2021 8:42 AM

2021-12-30T08:42:02-05:00

No waiver required.

RE-2C: Individuals who were fully qualified when last separated. However, reenlistment not authorized at time of separation under reenlistment control policy. Civilian: fully qualified for enlistment.

Response by A1C Chris Pointer made Dec 30 at 2021 6:41 PM

2021-12-30T18:41:21-05:00

You can re-enlist but would need to get a waiver approved by the district CG I believe.

Response by SSgt Mathew Cummings made Mar 5 at 2022 11:50 AM

2022-03-05T11:50:28-05:00

You are going to need at minimum a District waiver. More than likely it is going to have to be viewed by ERR or WRR. A prior service other service with conditions needs at least a Colonel to sign off. If you want, you can apply for a records correction with evidence from the USAF. Takes about 9 months right now to get an answer... prior USMC Recruiter with buddies on the streets now. Best of luck!