Will I be able to join the Air Force with an RE code of 3 and glossary non-prior service?

2018-07-21T19:57:55-04:00

How likely is it that a wavier would be approved for an re code of 3 for the airforce? I'm considered glossary non prior. I was in basic and a non cancerous tumor was found in my back that stopped me from being able to do PT because of the placement. I have had surgery and got it removed.

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 21 at 2018 8:18 PM

2018-07-21T20:18:50-04:00

Amber Briscoe Please let us know what you find out after talking to an Air Force Recruiter. Good luck.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 21 at 2018 8:43 PM

2018-07-21T20:43:48-04:00

You will need to talk to a recruiter. You will also need all medical records dealing with the procedure and post op prognosis.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 22 at 2018 10:29 AM

2018-07-22T10:29:55-04:00

As a ex MEPS Medical Section Sergeant and Senior Enlisted Advisor I would listen to the SFC. You need to talk to a recruiter, provide them all of your medical documents, and let them submit it to the Chief Medical Officer for review. They can approve or request waiver if need be based on what they find. Good luck!

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 22 at 2018 10:35 AM

2018-07-22T10:35:56-04:00

Air Force recruiter didnt bother with me for an re-3 waiver because he said the process would take too long but my waiver got submitted and approved with the Army.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 22 at 2018 12:12 PM

2018-07-22T12:12:49-04:00

As of now AF is only taking prior service for SpecOps.

Response by LCpl Kelly Ann made Jul 22 at 2018 12:58 PM

2018-07-22T12:58:24-04:00

Black rifle coffee

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 23 at 2018 5:26 PM

2018-07-23T17:26:34-04:00

Amber Briscoe I will tell you my tale, for it is ever so close be having a successful ending.

In April 2000, I was given a medical discharge for what was deemed migraine headaches. Longer story short, turns out they were just severe sinus headaches that have ceased. So I tried to get back in via the Guard. Tried 4 different recruiters, Army Guard & Air Guard. They all up and vanished like a fart in the wind at the first sign of difficulty. All this time, I continued to see a VA nurse, neurologist (including the Chief of Neurology, who used to be security forces before he went to med school), and collected novels of paperwork showing that the doc on Minot AFB stating I had migraines was full of crap (essentially - not the technical terms they used...lol).
So, last year I find one bulldog of a recruiter at Whiteman. She made me her pet project. I have had to get a waiver just to go to MEPS to process for a waiver to re-enlist.
Currently, as we type, my recruiter has all the after MEPS waiver paperwork ready to rock and roll for re-enlistment. My MEPS waiver is sitting on the CMOs desk in St. Louis.

Determination and paperwork. Those will be your key. Be up front w/ EVERYTHING. The more you show you're willing to get back in and kick ass, the more your recruiter (if they're worth a damn) will work for you!!!