What is the likelihood of being granted a waiver for re-enlistment into the Army with an RE code 3 of JKA (Pattern of Misconduct)?

2018-04-07T05:36:05-04:00

Be sure to let me know if the possibility of joining a different branch of service. Can i go Active duty? or only reserves? Do I have to wait 2 years after my discharge date to re enlist?

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 7 at 2018 6:26 AM

2018-04-07T06:26:14-04:00

Why ask here when you can pick up a cell phone and call a recruiter?

Response by SGT Eric Davis made Apr 7 at 2018 8:39 AM

2018-04-07T08:39:34-04:00

I agrees with @sfc Thomas call a recruiter but the chances are slim. What have you done since you left the service? Have you been to college? Been productive in got community? Have you changed since you exited the military?

You will need your discharge package also! Your best option is to try the national guard!
Don’t consider another branch cause if the army wont take you back then no branch will! You have to show the military why they should take another chance on you!

I got back in with. Misconduct discharge, general under honorable conditions recode 3 but I also proved to the military my discharge was based on a lie and since being out I became a police officer. So what have you done since leaving the serive!

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 7 at 2018 8:56 AM

2018-04-07T08:56:46-04:00

I don't want to sound so blunt, but you should have thought that over before you displayed the patterns of misconduct.

Call a recruiter, your only bet is probably reserves.

Response by PVT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 7 at 2018 10:06 AM

2018-04-07T10:06:48-04:00

ITS SATURDAY HERE AND MY RECRUITING OFFICE OPENS ON MONDAY.... I WAS JUST ASKING A QUESTION DUDE

Response by SGT Joseph Gunderson made Apr 7 at 2018 2:09 PM

2018-04-07T14:09:24-04:00

Doubtful... Very doubtful... The military is not in need of bodies at the moment. If you have anything documented that says that you couldn't do it the first time they probably don't want to invest the time and money into giving you another chance.

Response by LTC Charles T Dalbec made May 22 at 2019 11:06 PM

2019-05-22T23:06:39-04:00

See a recruiter. Civilian: fully qualified for enlistment. RE-3 - Individuals who are not qualified for continued Army service, but the disqualification is waiverable. Ineligible for enlistment unless a waiver is granted

Response by PV2 Frank Henson made Jan 6 at 2020 12:26 PM

2020-01-06T12:26:36-05:00

Dont worry bubba. I'm trying to reenlist too. As far as messing up like we did. Sometimes we do dumb stuff. But as we grow up it leaves the mind with maturity, chances are there. You can get back in but you have to make that change in your mind. Forget everyone else bringing you down. We are all in this together, never leave a fallen comrade. You can reenlist with re 3 and pattern of misconduct. Go to recruiters and make sure you're squared away before you do. They'll have to review your case and see the reasons why and you'll have to answer the questions as to why. But we all make mistakes, it's what we do with the lessons we learn that make us better leaders than our superiors. Take the reigns and make you're move wisely and with purpose.

Response by LTC Charles T Dalbec made Jun 28 at 2020 11:05 AM

2020-06-28T11:05:22-04:00

Ask yourself ~~ Why would any of the Armed Forces want more members that have misconduct tendencies.

Response by PV2 Carlos Herrera made Aug 20 at 2022 9:09 AM

2022-08-20T09:09:07-04:00

6 months after your discharge date is when your eligible to apply for a waiver through your local recruiter, once your waiver has been granted you are able to decided between active and reserve.