Posted on Jan 18, 2015
What does a troop with an RE3 code have to do to reenlist?
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Greetings RP!
I am and have been desperately trying to reenlist and get back in the Army since the beginning of 2015.
I served from May 16, 2006 until January 22, 2010.
My last duty assignment was with the 28th Combat Support hospital out of Ft Bragg, NC.
My RE code is 3 I think. I made some minor mistakes while deployed to Iraq. I never had any major disciplinary issues. Was always proficient in my MOS as well as physically fit and an overall good soldier. I have learned from my mistakes and am ready to serve our country as a career soldier.
Can anyone here assist a troop in getting back into the greatest army??
I am and have been desperately trying to reenlist and get back in the Army since the beginning of 2015.
I served from May 16, 2006 until January 22, 2010.
My last duty assignment was with the 28th Combat Support hospital out of Ft Bragg, NC.
My RE code is 3 I think. I made some minor mistakes while deployed to Iraq. I never had any major disciplinary issues. Was always proficient in my MOS as well as physically fit and an overall good soldier. I have learned from my mistakes and am ready to serve our country as a career soldier.
Can anyone here assist a troop in getting back into the greatest army??
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I've heard of service members getting back in with a Re-Entry Code of RE-3, but not for misconduct. My thoughts on this matter (without going into too much detail with regards to your offense, for your privacy) would be that IF the offense warranted your separation (unless you were less than 180 days active duty), it's probably not "minor" and will probably be quite a hurdle. With that said, nothing is really impossible. You need to find a recruiter who is willing to work with you and you need to be able to jump through whatever hoops they say if this is really something you want to do. People make mistakes, but people can also learn from those mistakes and end up as great leaders. Good luck!
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PVT Dominique Stewart
Thank you. I appreciate it. My offense was unapproved photos from my wife at the time while deployed. I'm hoping I can contact the army review board or maybe my former BN CSM for an appeal. But im unsure if that'll work. Thanks for the advice and good luck wish!
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SGM Erik Marquez
PVT Dominique Stewart - " I'm hoping I can contact the army review board or maybe my former BN CSM for an appeal. "
RE codes are only changed after the fact by the review board when it was found they were issued in error, or other administrative mistake.
Learning from your mistakes, perhaps growing wiser, or even just a "It was dumb, but seemed little and no harm at the time...But I was wrong" moment is valued and reasonable..... But not a reason to change what was a valid RE code at the time of discharge.
Of the many I want back, it was only a minor infraction questions I have read here, on its face yours seems very reasonable and one I would be willing to look into if I was a recruiter and business rules at the time even allowed such a waiver.
BUT, be prepared to dig up dirty laundry.. Id guess statements will be needed from the imposing commander as discharge for a single violation of that nature seem excessive perhaps it was, or perhaps there is more to the story..in any case expect the waiver to need such back ground.
Same with statements from the wife... Was it truly consensual (Dont answer that here please) Was there statements made to her that sending them was against regulations, did you or her attempt to lie and cover up the event when you were caught..... (again please dont answer that here)
If it was truly a bone head mistake, yes you "listened" to the pre deployment briefings but it went over your head..."Hey its my own wife, we were young, newly married, ripped apart, and just having fun " perhaps there is a chance if the waiver can get processed (again, business rules may or may not even allow it)
Find a recruiter, be open, blunt and honest..Don't try and underplay what went down..if they find out you are lying or lying by omission, your done.
RE codes are only changed after the fact by the review board when it was found they were issued in error, or other administrative mistake.
Learning from your mistakes, perhaps growing wiser, or even just a "It was dumb, but seemed little and no harm at the time...But I was wrong" moment is valued and reasonable..... But not a reason to change what was a valid RE code at the time of discharge.
Of the many I want back, it was only a minor infraction questions I have read here, on its face yours seems very reasonable and one I would be willing to look into if I was a recruiter and business rules at the time even allowed such a waiver.
BUT, be prepared to dig up dirty laundry.. Id guess statements will be needed from the imposing commander as discharge for a single violation of that nature seem excessive perhaps it was, or perhaps there is more to the story..in any case expect the waiver to need such back ground.
Same with statements from the wife... Was it truly consensual (Dont answer that here please) Was there statements made to her that sending them was against regulations, did you or her attempt to lie and cover up the event when you were caught..... (again please dont answer that here)
If it was truly a bone head mistake, yes you "listened" to the pre deployment briefings but it went over your head..."Hey its my own wife, we were young, newly married, ripped apart, and just having fun " perhaps there is a chance if the waiver can get processed (again, business rules may or may not even allow it)
Find a recruiter, be open, blunt and honest..Don't try and underplay what went down..if they find out you are lying or lying by omission, your done.
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SGT Terrance Duncan
You should talk to a recruiter, make sure you take your DD-214 along.
As a former Navy recruiter I was able to get a lot of BUMED waivers, but that was many years ago and times have changed. I bring this up because you may need to consider another branch of service should the Army not wave your medical condition you were separated for.
Good luck!
You should talk to a recruiter, make sure you take your DD-214 along.
As a former Navy recruiter I was able to get a lot of BUMED waivers, but that was many years ago and times have changed. I bring this up because you may need to consider another branch of service should the Army not wave your medical condition you were separated for.
Good luck!
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SGT Terrance Duncan
Thanks for the info sir, I was thinking about looking into other branches but my wife is in the Army and I'm sure she would want me to stay in the same branch, but we shall see.
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I'm currently waiting on three possible waivers. The first is to be considered a new enlistment (most likely), the second is to be prior service with my MOS (not going to happen since I didn't make it to AIT and my DD-214 doesn't have it listed), third is that I be considered prior service with direct duty (probably not going to happen). I'm going from army to air force.
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George Mccullough
Well, I'm currently lining up my affairs. I have recieved assistance from a state senator who has sent a congressional request, while still trying to find a recruiter willing to work with me. Also thank you for your comment and best of luck
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If everything you're saying is true, I think you have a great case to appeal. I also think the IG would be interested in investigating the administrative procedures used in the training command.
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1SG(P) Richard Warren
You would think so, but IG often falls quite short of their duty in matters like this.
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RE3 means eligible to reenter with a waiver. So, technically yes. However, you'll need to prove you're medically fit, get approved for a waiver, and the services will also have to be taking waivers - that's just to get to where you're on the same level with any other prior service reentry. On top of that, if you received any separation benefits, you may need to repay them.
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It's possible. Going to be some hoops to jump through, though. Contact your nearest Recruiting office and see what they say.
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SGT Terrance Duncan
Roger that SSG, I will contact them first thing in the morning since their office is closed now.
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It's not impossible. It depends when you catch it, what the circumstances of your discharge were, and whether you're willing to compromise.
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Best wishes George, whatever the outcome.
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There is a waiver for everything. If you want it bad enough, don't take no for an answer. What was the MOS you were shooting for?
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George Mccullough
35N Sig Intel analyst, only reason i took it was, was because I had airborne in my contract.
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As a former Navy recruiter, albeit many years ago, half the people I put in the Navy were from waivers.
You have an uphill battle and it can be fruitful. A statement from you about your circumstances at the time, where you are today in regards to those circumstances and you most likely will need some additional written references . But here's the problem, the services are cutting back, discharging troops and cutting back on recruiting or being very specific with recruiting needs and who qualifies.
Historically when the services cut back, down size the force then waivers become really difficult to obtain as they are looking for the slam dunks, cream of the crop applicants.
I wish you luck!!
You have an uphill battle and it can be fruitful. A statement from you about your circumstances at the time, where you are today in regards to those circumstances and you most likely will need some additional written references . But here's the problem, the services are cutting back, discharging troops and cutting back on recruiting or being very specific with recruiting needs and who qualifies.
Historically when the services cut back, down size the force then waivers become really difficult to obtain as they are looking for the slam dunks, cream of the crop applicants.
I wish you luck!!
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