After leaving the Navy with an RE-4 JFV (adjustment disorder), what are the chances of my waiver being approved to join the NG?

Rob Thompson — Mon, 31 May 2021 15:07:46 -0400

So I joined the navy and realized it wasn’t the right branch for me and I got a re4 jfv condition not a disability pretty much was diagnosed with adjustment disorder. I’m now planning on joining the national guard I’ve never had any mental health issues or anything of the sort and went to get a psych profile that cleared me of every diagnosis that says I’m fit for military service. I guess my question is what are the chances of the waiver being approved? I know the national guard does things a little different and they look at the whole person concept since leaving the navy I’ve been going to college and going to the police academy to be a police officer . Also I should say that I know the national guard waives re4 codes if the army would consider a re3 which adjustment disorder they do .

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 31 at 2021 3:23 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 31 May 2021 15:23:31 -0400

In almost all cases RE4 is a no go.

https://www.navycs.com/military-re-codes.html

Military Re-Enlistment Code Chart

United States military re-enlistment code chart utilized for determining waiver path for the United States Navy.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 31 at 2021 3:29 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 31 May 2021 15:29:43 -0400

https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/has-anybody-ever-reenlisted-with-a-re4

Has anybody ever reenlisted with a RE4? | RallyPoint

Just curious if anybody’s ever done it I’m being told with certain circumstances it can be done it’s a waiver and this is coming from a recruiter I’m aware of what an RE4 is... just looking for simple answers? Can it be done?

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 31 at 2021 3:44 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 31 May 2021 15:44:38 -0400

The Army will not take you with an RE4. No waiver will be granted. The only way it can be upgraded, if memory serves, is that you have to request an upgrade to RE3 if the RE4 was incorrectly given to you. If the RE4 was correctly given, then you don't have a dog in this hunt. But the only way to know for sure is to go speak with a National Guard recruiter. They're the SMEs.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made May 31 at 2021 4:40 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 31 May 2021 16:40:25 -0400

This doesn't answer your question but why not finish out your navy contract then enlist in another branch? I understand its too late for you but many others will have this same question and I always wonder. Its always easier to rejoin when you leave the military the "right" way. I mean no offense but I'm curious.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 31 at 2021 5:05 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 31 May 2021 17:05:54 -0400

Response by CPT Lawrence Cable made Jun 1 at 2021 1:46 PM

CPT Lawrence Cable — Tue, 01 Jun 2021 13:46:56 -0400

Your RE-4 reason code is physical disability and I don't see a recruiter wanting to deal with an RE-4, which can not be waivered. If you feel this is in error, you can apply for an upgrade. In reality, unless you can show they shouldn't have used that code, you are probably out of luck. However, there are certain EIT level discharges that can be waivered, talk with a recruiter.
A second point I will make is that if you join the Army National Guard, you will still have to attend Basic Combat Training and Advance Individual Training on Active Duty with the Regular Army. I can assure you that BCT will be decidedly more physically demanding that Navy Recruit training. If you couldn't hack Great Lakes, why do you assume you can do better in the Army?
Recruit Training in any service bears little resemblance to actual service.

Response by PO2 Richard Taylor made Jun 1 at 2021 7:47 PM

PO2 Richard Taylor — Tue, 01 Jun 2021 19:47:17 -0400

I don't think any branch is going to let you in with an RE4. There are plenty of opportunities in the Navy that don't involve being a squid on a boat (no offense meant) but it's a little late now. I don't know how much an RE4 is going to follow you in the civilian world either. I'm sorry. I wish could have caught you on the front end.

Response by SPC Kevin Moon made Aug 28 at 2021 2:12 PM

SPC Kevin Moon — Sat, 28 Aug 2021 14:12:50 -0400

Hey Rob get ahold of me

Response by SSG Bill McCoy made Aug 28 at 2021 4:16 PM

SSG Bill McCoy — Sat, 28 Aug 2021 16:16:57 -0400

Extremely unlikely.