What are the specifics on the RE4 code upgrade process?

2018-02-20T02:06:39-05:00

I am looking for some information about an RE code upgrade. I know what forms I need to submit to the Discharge review board and for the Board or corrections. I just would like to know from any one who as any experience in deal with this type of the thing and if it's likely in my particular case that mine would get upgraded or if they will even give my case the time of day.

I was in the navy for 10 years, and I got out with an honorable discharge with a JGH SPD code (under retention) and an RE4.
So basically what happened was I had just made E6, so I was frocked, got busted for curfew while stationed in Bahrain. At my captains mast, my captain did the ultimate on me and busted me down to E4. I was already in for 10 years, so got forced out under retention. Couldn't do any time in the reserves either due to the RE code. Did 10 years with no problems like that until that point, EP sailor all the way to that point pretty much. It was my third command.

I have lawyered up already and am getting everything ready to send in. Should I be getting a recruiter involved as well? I have letters from past leadership from my past commands as well as this command that are all stating their opinions about the results of my mast which were all against the captains decision.

I also understand the navy has just recently changed the retention policy. What is it for reserves now if you don't mind me asking?

I appreciate the time and look forward to hearing what any one has to say thanks.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Feb 20 at 2018 10:07 AM

2018-02-20T10:07:49-05:00

Upgrading an RE code if you are going to try to enlist , a recruiter might help. They look at all requests and judge them- that's why it's paperwork/time extensive to upgrade.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 20 at 2018 11:42 AM

2018-02-20T11:42:33-05:00

There are free Legal Clinics that help with this. That's the best I can add other than you send in an essay about what you've done post-ETS and you have the option to a sit-in board.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 20 at 2018 11:52 AM

2018-02-20T11:52:40-05:00

PO3 Justin Rasmussen-Olsen from my experience, it is time consuming and did not yield what I had wanted. I sent in all the paperwork they requested, letters of recommendation, and other such documentation to prove that the reasoning for the RE Code was incorrect, but was returned w/ the generic answer, "We do not see sufficient cause to upgrade the RE Code given at this time."

Response by SGM Erik Marquez made Feb 20 at 2018 11:54 AM

2018-02-20T11:54:39-05:00

Last time I looked, the upgrade process was only to correct an erroneously given RE code.. Not done for merits or waiver.

This has been discussed recently, with lots of cites and responses..let me see if I can find that thread.

Response by SGT Eric Davis made Feb 20 at 2018 12:11 PM

2018-02-20T12:11:40-05:00

Well from the army perspective I tried to get my discharge upgraded cause I was falsity accused of a situation, an Article 15 and demoted and before I got discharge the accuser told my command that allegations was false but I was still discharged. I tried to get my discharge upgraded with stilll the supporting documents but it was denied and they Gave me a BS answer. The whole process took from almost a year to hear a reply so I wouldn’t contact a recruiter yet until you are ready to enlist but you can contact the VA for a rep to help or a good lawyers wh Help with upgrades one name in William Cassara.

BTW I am reeenlisting within the next week.

Response by PO3 David Fries made Jun 18 at 2018 4:47 PM

2018-06-18T16:47:42-04:00

I was given an RE4 re-enlistment code. All of my evals had been good. I sent an email to the appropriate group and they upgraded me to a RE1. No issues.