Direct Commission
Direct Commission
Posted on Oct 27, 2023
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I was active duty enlisted for 3.5 years. Highest rank E4 SPC. Went through a med board for PTSD and was medically retired and receive 90% VA disability. RE-4 code on DD214. I’ve been out 5 years, got my bachelors, graduate with my masters in 3 months, and have received treatment for my PSTD. I have been wanting to commission to an Army Reserves job.
Wondering if this is worth talking to a recruiter about.
My MOS was 68N. Hoping to commission as 70A.
Thanks for any help.
Edit to add: Box 25 is AR 635-40, Chap 4. Box 26 is SEK. Box 28 isDisability, Temporary (enhanced).
Wondering if this is worth talking to a recruiter about.
My MOS was 68N. Hoping to commission as 70A.
Thanks for any help.
Edit to add: Box 25 is AR 635-40, Chap 4. Box 26 is SEK. Box 28 isDisability, Temporary (enhanced).
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Responses: 18
The RE 4 alone makes you ineligible. Medical retirement means you're medically unfit for continued Service.
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Maybe not impossible (that is an absolute), but I think it unlikely:
1. The RE-4 makes you not qualified. It would have to be waived at DA level.
2. The Medical Service Corps generally draws sufficient commisions from the military academy, ROTC, and OCS to fill the authorizations. Thus the principle of supply and demand; it is difficult to get into unless through one of those routes. Having a medical speciality degree is another pathway, but you didn't mention that.
If you want to work with the Army check USAJOBS.gov for civilian opportunities to serve.
Admiring your desire to serve, try another pathway.
1. The RE-4 makes you not qualified. It would have to be waived at DA level.
2. The Medical Service Corps generally draws sufficient commisions from the military academy, ROTC, and OCS to fill the authorizations. Thus the principle of supply and demand; it is difficult to get into unless through one of those routes. Having a medical speciality degree is another pathway, but you didn't mention that.
If you want to work with the Army check USAJOBS.gov for civilian opportunities to serve.
Admiring your desire to serve, try another pathway.
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Your absolute best answer is talking to the recruiter as none of us on here know what their needs are and that really dictates what 'baggage' they are willing to accept. I would be very surprised if they commission you as the bar for officers is generally much higher and you need to be prepared for a no. But it will always be a no if you dont speak with a recruiter.
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SGM Bill Frazer
It will be damn hard with an RE4, it will take a massive waiver- the recruiter can till you if you have a chance.
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1SG Dean Mcbride (MPER) (CPHR)
The main thing I taught both of my sons is that if you don't ask, the answer is NO... Ask a recruiter... He or she can give you an answer - it may be NO but it may also be yes or maybe..
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