Posted on May 29, 2017
Is it possible to go from Army to Navy with a Re-Enlistment Code of RE-3?
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Long story short, my father died only two weeks before heading into BCT which hugely effected my morale. I didn't have the support from home that I was looking for and my letters that I received were not all rainbows and unicorns. I really want to go into the Navy as Active Duty. I am from NYC in the Financial District if someone can point me to a passionate recruiter or answer is it possible.
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RE-3 just means waiver, for whatever reason, as many have stated. More details are in your seps code. Depends on the needs of the gaining service and seps code. RE-4 is a non-starter. USN recruiter could give you the best info on it. A lot stems from ASVAB scores and what you're qualified for vs. needs of the Navy. Most recruiters will work a prior-service, but not with a great sense of urgency, depending on all the above. You have to be your own advocate by getting informed and following up on the process. This all assumes you are still mentally, morally, and physically qualified. The clock is ticking on age also, so be vigilant. Plenty of online resources, but each case is different, so grab your DD-214 and visit a recruiter. Good luck.
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RE 3 is TECHNICALLY a waiverable code.
If the separation code (reason for separation) is waiverable.
I think I can count one part of one hand the number or RE-3 coded SM that were allowed to re enlist I know of.
But as its possible, go see a recruiter and see what they have to say.
You can also petition to have the code changed, but you need to show it was an error..IE it should not have been an RE-3.. Its not like a pardon..where the wrong is known and admitted, but waived anyway.
If the separation code (reason for separation) is waiverable.
I think I can count one part of one hand the number or RE-3 coded SM that were allowed to re enlist I know of.
But as its possible, go see a recruiter and see what they have to say.
You can also petition to have the code changed, but you need to show it was an error..IE it should not have been an RE-3.. Its not like a pardon..where the wrong is known and admitted, but waived anyway.
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SGM Erik Marquez
PFC Christopher G. - You are very astute and yes that is the reality, assuming needs of the service this month even allow for the waiver.
But again, you wont know if you don't try.
But again, you wont know if you don't try.
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LCDR Frederick Clem
As others have stated, the RE-3 Reenlistment Code can be waived provided you can show that the reason for being given this code has been cleared up. Additionally, the reason for separation (hardship, medical, etc.) and the characterization of service (honorable, general, OTH, etc.) is germane to being able to reenlist in the Army or any other branch of the military.
First, get your DD214 and any other separation documentation and visit a recruiter. They might be able to show you how to get a waiver for the RE-3 code. Also, consider applying to the Board for the Correction of Army Records by submitting a DD149 which can be downloaded from the Internet. Fill out the DD149 and submit to the Board with a copy of your DD214, and any other documents related to your separation as well as documentation that demonstrates that you have cleared up the reason for getting the RE-3 reenlistment code.
First, get your DD214 and any other separation documentation and visit a recruiter. They might be able to show you how to get a waiver for the RE-3 code. Also, consider applying to the Board for the Correction of Army Records by submitting a DD149 which can be downloaded from the Internet. Fill out the DD149 and submit to the Board with a copy of your DD214, and any other documents related to your separation as well as documentation that demonstrates that you have cleared up the reason for getting the RE-3 reenlistment code.
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SGM Erik Marquez
An RE code is not changeable through the board for cause.
So unless it was issued in error I do not believe the board of corrections can do anything at all.
If it was issued in error either a simple typo (should have been a 2, someone typed 3) or the RE code issued was not correct for the supporting documentations
So unless it was issued in error I do not believe the board of corrections can do anything at all.
If it was issued in error either a simple typo (should have been a 2, someone typed 3) or the RE code issued was not correct for the supporting documentations
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LCDR Frederick Clem
I concur that getting the Board for the Correction of Military Records to grant relief is a long shot, especially in this case. However, the separating authority could have made an administrative error in processing the separation in this case. In my 26 years on active duty in the Navy, I have observed several cases where the necessary documentation was not completed or not done properly which led to members requesting relief for administrative error or injustice through the Board for the Correction of Naval Records (BCNR) and getting relief in some cases.
And, after separating from the Navy, I worked as a Case Examiner at BCNR for two and one-half years. While there, I observed several instances where Marines or Sailors that were separated and assigned RE-3 Reenlistment codes get upgraded to RE-1 by submitting relevant documentation that demonstrated that they had cleared up the reason for getting the code. Or, in some cases, I observed that the separating authority, usually the CO of the member, had not completed the necessary documentation or provide the member the necessary notification or rights prior to separating the member, and which resulted in BCNR granting relief due to administrative error or injustice. Now, there are some factors that we are unaware of in this situation such as characterization of service and reason for separation which are key elements. Bottom line, it is not that common that relief is granted for upgrades but it does happen when a member can conclusively demonstrate to the Board that an error or injustice was done.
And, after separating from the Navy, I worked as a Case Examiner at BCNR for two and one-half years. While there, I observed several instances where Marines or Sailors that were separated and assigned RE-3 Reenlistment codes get upgraded to RE-1 by submitting relevant documentation that demonstrated that they had cleared up the reason for getting the code. Or, in some cases, I observed that the separating authority, usually the CO of the member, had not completed the necessary documentation or provide the member the necessary notification or rights prior to separating the member, and which resulted in BCNR granting relief due to administrative error or injustice. Now, there are some factors that we are unaware of in this situation such as characterization of service and reason for separation which are key elements. Bottom line, it is not that common that relief is granted for upgrades but it does happen when a member can conclusively demonstrate to the Board that an error or injustice was done.
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With an RE-3 code it is possible to reenlist in the Navy but you are going to need a waiver. It also depends on the other two codes that you were given, block 24 and block 26 on your dd214, if you are going to be able to reenlist.
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PO1 Jamie Springman
Block 24 is the "character of service", honorable, OTH, dishonorable. Block 26 is your separation code, or the reason you were discharged from the service.
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