What is the normal timeline for USAREC to send my recruiter an RE3 waiver approval email?

SPC Cody Weaver — Tue, 22 May 2018 12:52:33 -0400

My RE3 Code waiver was approved by USAREC last week but now I was told I have to wait for them to send my recruiter an approval email before they send me to the floor to pick my MOS and swear in. Has anyone dealt with this before or have an idea on a timeline? Recruiters don't have any answers for me and seem to be in the dark on this as well.

Response by SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL made May 22 at 2018 1:17 PM

SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL — Tue, 22 May 2018 13:17:53 -0400

SPC Cody Weaver no experience, yet a suggestion I would talk to your Career Adviser i your Unit for more in-depth information. Good Luck.

Response by SFC A.M. Drake made May 22 at 2018 2:02 PM

SFC A.M. Drake — Tue, 22 May 2018 14:02:02 -0400

Yes the process is slow and the recruiter will not get word until al of the paperwork is reviewed and signed off on. Think of it this way. You’re not the only waiver that Usarec is processing on any given day it’s in the thousands so be patient and let the process work through until it’s logical conclusion

Response by SFC J Fullerton made May 22 at 2018 4:16 PM

SFC J Fullerton — Tue, 22 May 2018 16:16:09 -0400

There is no such thing as an approval email. Waivers are submitted by electronic workflow in your electronic enlistment application in a system called GCR. The workflow goes from recruiting center, to recruiting company commander, to recruiting battalion operations, recruiting battalion commander/XO. then to USAREC. Once approved, disapproved, or "returned without action", it goes back to all those parties through electronic workflow in GCR. If your still "waiting", then the electronic waiver workflow has not been approved yet. The "email" probably means the notification of the waiver workflow status. Makes no sense at all that you were told that it had been approved by USAREC, and waiting on email. Its not approved until the electronic workflow in GCR gets checked approved. Once that happens, you are cleared to be projected to process at MEPS.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 22 at 2018 7:09 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 22 May 2018 19:09:49 -0400

SPC Cody Weaver Depends on your recruiter. I know my journey has taken 18 frickin years, but I'm seeing light at the end of the tunnel. While she (my recruiter) already has all the after MEPS paperwork in line for me (SG waiver, etc), so that may be affecting how fast I get to raise my hand again. Of course, I'm trying to go Air Guard, so that may affect the timing, too. Your recruiter may not be able to tell you anything because they're not being told anything. It all depends on how fast the cogs in the machine want to move. The farther along in the process you are, the faster they move, but it's like a damned steam train taking off...slow to start, but once it gets moving you'll be there before you blink.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 22 at 2018 9:44 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 22 May 2018 21:44:16 -0400

If you’ve been approved then your recruiter should be good for a MEPS project. Different MEPS may have different SOPs so your recruiter may just be waiting for the approval workflow. Shouldn’t be long. MEPS is its own beast and time stops with them. When it’s ready your recruiter will let you know.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 22 at 2018 10:50 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 22 May 2018 22:50:28 -0400

All waivers are on hold until 30 may due to a system migration.

Response by PFC Marcus Crozier made Aug 31 at 2018 6:06 PM

PFC Marcus Crozier — Fri, 31 Aug 2018 18:06:26 -0400

What was you re3 for?

Response by Brentez Polk made Nov 8 at 2018 2:36 PM

Brentez Polk — Thu, 08 Nov 2018 14:36:38 -0500

My recruiter told me I have to wait until January to send mind to them

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 9 at 2018 6:29 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 09 Dec 2018 06:29:57 -0500

just talk to your recruiter. no one here can provide you better information. also remember that their are multiple recruiters so if one tells you no or the waiver takes way too long then speak to another. Likewise atleast check up with your recruiter on a weekly bases. lastly dont wait to long for a waiver I would never wait longer then three month but also know that your not priority because you not a new recruit.

Response by A1C Path To Pain made Jan 28 at 2019 2:40 PM

A1C Path To Pain — Mon, 28 Jan 2019 14:40:14 -0500

Hello SPC Weaver. If you get get will you please respond. I want to know exactly how similar our situation are.

Response by MAJ Rene De La Rosa made Aug 1 at 2019 4:18 PM

MAJ Rene De La Rosa — Thu, 01 Aug 2019 16:18:00 -0400

Remember that the Army paperwork works at glacial speed and not combat speed. Get yourself a job or workout in anticipation of getting this waiver.