Posted on Mar 6, 2018
If one branch considers me to be prior enlisted, will another?
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I don't fit the Air Forces description of prior enlistment. However I do fit the Marine Corps, that being I failed to complete boot camp, was given a DD214 and an RE code. How will this affect reenlistment?
Re-enlistment
RE Code
Prior Service
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If you failed to complete boot camp, Id have to see the DD214. Failing to complete does not equate a DD214
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Tyler Hickman
The Marine Corps gives recruits who are discharged DD214's but they aren't really a good thing most of them say "Do not let this person reenlist" at least that was my case and most of the guys I met were being told the same thing.
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Well if you went to boot camp with the army you will be considered GNPS: glossary none prior service. Each branch has different meaning but if the Air Force consider you none prior service then join and switch latet
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SGT Eric Davis
Also you don’t wanna be considered prior service cause the bonuses and incentives are different
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Might help to know what your RE code is.
In general, if the RE Code is "1," there are no bars to enlistment. If the RE Code is "2" for the Air Force, that person is ineligible to re-enlist in the Air Force, but might be allowed to enlist in another branch of the military, with restrictions. If the RE Code is "2" for any of the other services, the person might be eligible to enlist in either the same service or another service, with restrictions.
If the RE Code is "3," the individual might be able to re-join their service or enlist in another service with a waiver (depending on the reason for the discharge). If the RE Code is "4," the individual is ineligible for re-enlistment or enlistment in another service.
In general, if the RE Code is "1," there are no bars to enlistment. If the RE Code is "2" for the Air Force, that person is ineligible to re-enlist in the Air Force, but might be allowed to enlist in another branch of the military, with restrictions. If the RE Code is "2" for any of the other services, the person might be eligible to enlist in either the same service or another service, with restrictions.
If the RE Code is "3," the individual might be able to re-join their service or enlist in another service with a waiver (depending on the reason for the discharge). If the RE Code is "4," the individual is ineligible for re-enlistment or enlistment in another service.
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Tyler Hickman
Got in touch with a recruiter who was willing to explain things. RE-3 bars me from joining the Air Force.
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