What type of discharge am I likely to get if I am getting chaptered out over 180 days for IET?

2021-05-19T19:02:55-04:00

I am already a one time reclass from 15Q (Air Traffic Controller) and I just recently wasn’t able to make it through Combat Medic training. I am obviously over my 180 day period, and I am wishing to know what will happen to me. I have full intentions to Re enlist into the military down the road, but I am not clear on the terms of such.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made May 19 at 2021 7:12 PM

2021-05-19T19:12:42-04:00

PFC Private RallyPoint Member If your C.O. isn't on-board your going to have a rough road to hold. Talk to the re-enlistment office to see what your options are.

Response by Lt Col Charlie Brown made May 19 at 2021 7:25 PM

2021-05-19T19:25:20-04:00

Talk with your commander, your first sergeant and legal assistance

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 19 at 2021 7:53 PM

2021-05-19T19:53:42-04:00

You will probably receive an uncharacterized discharge since you're still in IET. It's not bad or good.

Response by CSM Charles Hayden made May 19 at 2021 9:19 PM

2021-05-19T21:19:14-04:00

PFC Private RallyPoint Member With a record of not being satisfactory or ‘happy’ in two MOSs’, why should the Army try to find a MOS that you can qualify for and be a productive Soldier?

Response by SSG Brian G. made May 20 at 2021 12:54 AM

2021-05-20T00:54:52-04:00

The type of discharge you get is irrelevant to whether you can re-enlist. That all depends on what they put as your RE code and the alpha numeric designator. You need to get with your command and retention as to what your options are at this point.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 20 at 2021 8:03 AM

2021-05-20T08:03:17-04:00

Just for the heads up, because you mentioned coming back in down the road...there is a 24 month wait for most individuals who do not make it through their AIT. There is a waiver for the 24 months, but it is typically granted to those individuals who have waited a good amount of time already.