Can I re-enlist with an RE-3F?

Roman Avila — Tue, 16 Jul 2019 17:05:35 -0400

Hi everyone, I'll try my best to be brief and detailed as possible.

Nearly 2 years ago I went to Marine Corps boot camp and was discharged ELS because of my medical history as a child of seeing psychiatrist and taking medications. These were all my mothers forceful decisions at the time, I had no decision on my own health as my mother was very controlling. The psychiatrist at MCRD diagnosed me with "unspecified anxiety disorder".

Since coming home, I finally came to the realization (at age 20) that my mother actually suffers from bi-polar disorder and other mental health issues. As a kid, I just believed whatever my mother told me about my health; to which i regret dearly. After visiting multiple doctors and working hard back in school, I learned that I DO NOT suffer from any mental health issue and have been examined by the doctors here at home and have received letters from my employers, teachers, and certified doctors that I am capable of military service.

Now I wish to prove to the Marine Corps that my diagnosis was false and that I've gathered enough evidence to prove that I do not have "unspecified anxiety disorder" I've worked my ass off since being discharged to better myself and for these records. Being a US. Marine is defiantly something I wish to do.

If anyone has advice or suggestions to help me with this challenge, please let me know and thank you for your time.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 16 at 2019 5:17 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 16 Jul 2019 17:17:17 -0400

The only people that can tell you yes or no....with a definite answer of yes or no....is a recruiter.

Response by PO3 David Fries made Jul 16 at 2019 6:21 PM

PO3 David Fries — Tue, 16 Jul 2019 18:21:53 -0400

You would have to get your re-enlistment code changed first.

https://www.hqmc.marines.mil/Agencies/Office-of-Legislative-Affairs/Congressional-Correspondence-Section/Board-for-Corrections-of-Naval-Records/

Board for Corrections of Naval Records

Board for Corrections of Naval Records for HQMC

Response by Sgt Eric Plebuch made Jul 17 at 2019 12:00 AM

Sgt Eric Plebuch — Wed, 17 Jul 2019 00:00:26 -0400

Simple answer will be nearly impossible. At the very minimum it will be a BuMed (Bureau of Medicine) waiver. Being that you were released from Boot Camp, that will be your biggest obstacle. You would have been evaluated there, and as such, that’s still going to be in your medical record. In looking at it, the RE 3F is eligible, but it’s going to be a long road.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 17 at 2019 12:48 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 17 Jul 2019 12:48:20 -0400

Roman Avila Sounds like you already have the documentation you will need - as a start. You're going to have to find a fighter for a recruiter. Getting back in w/ an RE-3 takes a waiver to go to MEPS, then MEPS has to clear you, and then you will need a waiver from the Surgeon General.
I only know this is the process that I had to take to get back in via the Air Guard. Received a Medical Discharge with an RE-3 code. I had documentation from general practitioners all the way to the Head of Neurology at my local VA hospital.

Response by LTC Charles T Dalbec made Oct 21 at 2019 4:38 PM

LTC Charles T Dalbec — Mon, 21 Oct 2019 16:38:17 -0400

Google says....
An RE-3F re-enlistment code is given to a person who fails to complete Marine Corps Basic Training. A person can only attempt to enlist again if the Commandant of the Marine Corps grants them a waiver. A recruiter must obtain this waiver, however if you are not satisfied with the recruiter request to speak with their officer in charge, explain your reasons for waive to the officer. If you want to go further, go to the recruiting district headquarters. The Marine Corps sets up their recruiting offices by district, find the one for your local recruiting station. You can find that info on the web. Without the waiver, you cannot get back in the Marine Corps.