What is the likelihood of my being able to re-enlist in the Army after receiving an RE code 2c from the Air Force?

2018-05-15T04:35:24-04:00

Hi my name is Alana, I served in the Air Force up until early 2012. I was honorably discharged with an re code 3c. I was young and unsure of myself and my plans for the future, I enlisted because most of my family had before me and because I didn’t know what else to do. I had always questioned my gender and never felt comfortable in my own skin, I think in a way I had also hoped that the military would help distract myself from those thoughts and feelings, as I still was unaware of transgender people at that time. However my gender dysphoria did not cease in fact it worsened and I became more and more depressed. I started seeing a therapist but was too terrified to express the true nature of my depression, honestly I was afraid if I told her that they would put me in a psychiatric hospital or something. I was discharged with a “failure to adapt”. I am now almost 18 months transitioned after finally finding out about transgender people and I want to re-enlist I have my eyes set on the Army. I want to prove to myself and the rest of the country that transgender people are just as capable of serving our country. I know I can be a valuable asset. I need to know if there is even much of a chance for me. I am fully aware of Trump’s potential ban and this does not dissuade my decision, it fuels it. What is the likelihood of me re-enlisting?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 15 at 2018 5:11 AM

2018-05-15T05:11:29-04:00

To be honest, that kind of enlistment code could effect your packet. Best way to know for sure is speaking to a recruiter. That way you won't need online research or even random strangers to prove to you why this or that isn't feasible.

I've personally never met a prior service person who had that code at discharge but then got back into another branch later on. Love to know the results.

Response by A1C Alana Greever made May 15 at 2018 5:42 AM

2018-05-15T05:42:31-04:00

I feel really foolish but my re code is actually 2c I double checked my dd214

Response by SSG (ret) William Martin made May 15 at 2018 8:51 AM

2018-05-15T08:51:02-04:00

Go see a recruiter and good luck.

Response by SPC Margaret Higgins made May 15 at 2018 11:35 AM

2018-05-15T11:35:37-04:00

A1C Alana Greever: GOD Bless you, Ma'am; and, you have my fervent prayers. Good Luck to you, honey.

Response by SN Greg Wright made May 15 at 2018 1:22 PM

2018-05-15T13:22:09-04:00

No answer you get here will be as good as marching down to a recruiter.

Response by SSG Trevor S. made May 15 at 2018 1:51 PM

2018-05-15T13:51:55-04:00

I hope things work out for you. Like others have said, a recruiter is your best source of info. All I can do here is be happy someone wants to join MY great and wonderful US Army! Hooah!

Response by A1C Alana Greever made May 16 at 2018 3:14 PM

2018-05-16T15:14:26-04:00

Thank you everyone for taking time and commenting. I spoke with a recruiter and he said I just need to get a waiver and not to be discouraged, overall he sounded optimistic about my chances. Fingers crossed

Response by LTC Charles T Dalbec made May 28 at 2019 4:59 PM

2019-05-28T16:59:39-04:00

Bring DD214 to Recruiter and see below for SPD code
‘Hidden on practically every veteran’s DD-214 discharge papers are secret code letters and numbers called Separation Program Numbers (SPN numbers) that might make obtaining veterans benefits difficult if not impossible. Here are these secret numeric codes that may make a difference in your future.

These codes are contained in your military records and may be annotated on various military separation documents. These codes are subject to change, and the Department of Defense will no longer allow the military services to release the meanings of these codes to the general public. The below definitions were obtained before this prohibition went into effect.’

Google and see what it says and then see Recruiter knowing ahead of time what it says. Does that help Alana??

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 17 at 2019 2:49 AM

2019-11-17T02:49:31-05:00

Under the current policy, you are not eligible to enlist

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 3 at 2020 5:01 AM

2020-04-03T05:01:04-04:00

SSG Dianna Nazzal and Alana Greever, I had a re-4 from the Navy. I re-enlisted into the Army National Guard as an e-1 16 years ago and now am a SFC ,so it can be done with a lot of work

Response by SFC Martin Rickert made Apr 11 at 2020 11:14 PM

2020-04-11T23:14:36-04:00

Alana, I hope you have received your answer. I don’t know what you had to go through. I am sure it was so awful not being able to be yourself. Just update and let the community know.

Response by CPO David R. D. made Jan 31 at 2023 12:51 PM

2023-01-31T12:51:48-05:00

I agree, you need to check with the recruiters, because things change all the time, but this is what I found with a basic Google Search:

INELIGIBLE TO REENLIST WAIVERS NOT AUTHORIZED AND WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
NAVY & USCG RE-2, RE-3A, RE-3C, RE-4 (Note 1)
AIR FORCE RE-2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2E, 2F, 2G, 2H, 2I, 2J, 2K, 2L, 2M, 2N, 2P, 2Q, 2R, 2S, 2T, 2U, 2V,
2W, 2X, 3S, 3V, RE-4 (Note 1)
ARMY RE-3C, RE-4(Note 1), RE-4A, RE-4R
MARINE CORPS RE-2, RE-2B, RE-2C, RE-3A, RE-3S, RE-4(Note 1), RE-4B
*Only for personnel released for commissioning and subsequently fail to commission.
https://www.navycs.com/military-re-codes.html

Military Re-Enlistment Code Chart

United States military re-enlistment code chart utilized for determining waiver path for the United States Navy.