Can I go back in?

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 15 Sep 2018 16:32:06 -0400

I got out on an honorable discharge from the army. I’m trying to go air force reserve security forces. I want to know if it’s possible with an RE4? What daily life is like in the air reserve? And what the job consists of?

Response by SGT Joseph Gunderson made Sep 15 at 2018 4:52 PM

SGT Joseph Gunderson — Sat, 15 Sep 2018 16:52:47 -0400

No. RE-4 is code for "under no circumstances"

Response by SMSgt Thor Merich made Sep 15 at 2018 6:03 PM

SMSgt Thor Merich — Sat, 15 Sep 2018 18:03:59 -0400

Nope.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 15 at 2018 6:46 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 15 Sep 2018 18:46:19 -0400

So....you are currently NOT in the military, correct? I deduce this based on your comment that you are TRYING to go Air Force Reserves. Which tells me you are NOT in. Then pray tell why your profile states you are in the Air Force Reserves Security Forces and First Cook at 1CD HHC STB with US Army PFC rank?

Oh. By the way, RE-4 is non-waiverable. Not going to happen. RE-3 is waiverable.....it's a tough one to get, but it is doable.....kinda.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 15 at 2018 9:32 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 15 Sep 2018 21:32:53 -0400

What did you do to get a RE4?

Response by SSG Warren Swan made Sep 16 at 2018 1:22 AM

SSG Warren Swan — Sun, 16 Sep 2018 01:22:04 -0400

I’m agreeing with everyone else here. A 4 is a killer, but even a 3 or 3A in today’s climate will kill that thought. Best thing is to ask a recruiter, but with the focus on younger and more agile troops, it ain’t looking good. What’s the worst that could happen if you try?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 16 at 2018 1:30 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 16 Sep 2018 01:30:26 -0400

Good choice. If I do it all over again. I will join the AF.

Response by SSgt John Carter made Sep 16 at 2018 11:48 AM

SSgt John Carter — Sun, 16 Sep 2018 11:48:08 -0400

RE-4 cannot re-enlist and the Air Force is the branch least likely to grant waivers.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 17 at 2018 10:07 AM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 17 Sep 2018 10:07:33 -0400

PFC Private RallyPoint Member I am ticks hair away from getting back in w/ an RE3 (Medical Discharge). They would not let me go back into Security Forces in order to alleviate concerns over any further hearing loss.
If you are going to be in this fight and be true about it, find yourself a hell of a recruiter. Find one that will not disappear at the first sign of difficulty. They will want to get their easy ins over one they might have to work on for over a year.
I had to get a waiver just to go to MEPS. MEPS then had to clear me, which paved the way for a Surgeon General's waiver. Then I had to get accepted into a unit. Now I will have to submit a Med Waiver for my chosen AFSC.
I've only been fighting for close to 19 years to get back in.

Response by SrA John Monette made Sep 17 at 2018 2:46 PM

SrA John Monette — Mon, 17 Sep 2018 14:46:00 -0400

what is RE4?