Can I re-enlist? Two years active 11B failed run by seconds on both test. Honorable discharge. What do I need to do?

2019-07-11T20:43:36-04:00

No BS I don’t give a rats @ss what your negative comments are just be strait forward. I got chapter 13 for pt failure. Failed run by two seconds then by seven seconds. I’m out processing and it’s hitting me pretty hard that I made a mistake and I need to come back in. Never been in a lick of trouble stellar soldier besides running... honorable discharge with really high as an 130 GT and from what jag told me I can come right back in after 90 days. Don’t have 214 until next week at my final out. What are the realistic chances of me getting back into the military? 11B would consider reclass due to new ACFT. No bs I like it strait forward.

Response by SGT Javier Silva made Jul 11 at 2019 8:49 PM

2019-07-11T20:49:28-04:00

PV2 Private RallyPoint Member You will need to talk to a recruiter. Period.

Response by SSG Dale London made Jul 11 at 2019 9:52 PM

2019-07-11T21:52:16-04:00

This is going to depend almost entirely on the RE code you get on your DD 214. Some of the "3" codes are waivable. None of the "4" codes are.
As soon as you are on the street, take your DD 214 to your nearesty recruiter and ask. He or she will give you the straight dope on your chances.
You will, of course, be aware of the fact that if you do get back in the same basic fitness standards are going to apply. If you haven't managed to improve your run time you will have the same result.
If you do manage to get straight back in after 90 days you will probably retain your stripe and you probably won't go back to basic training -- which means you need to take your fitness regime by the balls and hit it hard. No basic means no build up time for fitness. You will be expected to pass on day one.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 11 at 2019 10:08 PM

2019-07-11T22:08:25-04:00

I've never known a super soldier that hasn't failed at something. PT tests, qualifications, articles, counselings, etc... Don't let that stop you. If one recruiter won't help you, try another one. Best of luck to you.

Response by SFC Melvin Brandenburg made Jul 11 at 2019 11:32 PM

2019-07-11T23:32:24-04:00

Expect to take one and pass it flying colors. But you have to start with a recruiter and will also need evidence for the waiver packet.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 12 at 2019 3:03 AM

2019-07-12T03:03:15-04:00

You will have to talk to a recruiter again. There may be a wait list you will have sit on for awhile, wait times fluctuate. Food for thought though, you already tried Army, it didn't work out. I encourage you to think long and hard about trying to come back in would be the best choice for you. Maybe it's time to use that GI bill and do something else.

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Jul 12 at 2019 6:03 AM

2019-07-12T06:03:57-04:00

Jag is not the authority, see a recruiter. Chances are not hi as there are many new recruits looking to enter service. Your Branch is currently offering a $40,000.00 entry bonus, that is a huge draw. Good luck, and thank you for your service.

Response by MAJ Javier Rivera made Jul 12 at 2019 10:06 AM

2019-07-12T10:06:23-04:00

Seen it happened before. Had a soldier in Ft. Campbell who got Chapter for the same thing. 2 years later he’s in the same BN with me at Ft. Bragg. I made sure he didn’t tell anyone why he separated the last time.

But is the end of the day is the recruiter who can tell you exactly where you stand since stuff changes every day.

Response by SSG Brian G. made Jul 12 at 2019 3:27 PM

2019-07-12T15:27:17-04:00

It's going to depend on what your RE code is. A recruiter will be able to tell you what you will have to do. You may need a waiver.

Before you do that though you seriously need to kick it in gear and work out and do something about that run. If you failed two by increasing times, then you are going to have that same problem in the future unless you motivate and do something about it... BEFORE... and they might make you take a PT test prior to even letting you back in, just to demonstrate that you can perform.

Response by PV2 Duane Schlender made Jul 12 at 2019 5:07 PM

2019-07-12T17:07:41-04:00

Your ability to re-enter service entirely depends on your block 26 separation code, and your block 27 reentry code.
if you have block 26 codes L, H, or J. you have problems.
If you have block 27 code 3, or 4, you also have problems.

Talk to a recruiter once you have your DD214 Member 4, and ask what the block 26 codes mean. go from there. don't be my dumb ass and screw yourself for life.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Jul 13 at 2019 9:32 AM

2019-07-13T09:32:08-04:00

1. Learn how to spell /edit your posts. 2. Yes you screwed the pooch and it is your own damn fault. 3. Anything to trying to come back in has to go thru a recruiter, it will take a waiver for the chapter, and that will take time. 4 Suggest you pick out a gym when you get home and start making up for lost time. I don't give a damn about you or your failure, your fault, waivers to get back in after showing the world you couldn't pass a simple APFT are not easy, cause we wasted money/time on your already. Oh, by the way FIX your Damn attitude before you see a recruiter- you are begging to come in- its not a right but a privilege!

Response by CW4 Craig Urban made Jul 14 at 2019 1:32 AM

2019-07-14T01:32:09-04:00

I personally think you will be able to get back in. You are obviously not set out to be a 11B. I took over 100 PT tests in my career. Maxed 99 of them.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 1 at 2019 10:32 PM

2019-10-01T22:32:39-04:00

Kinda second guessed giving you this info because I saw you didn’t thank or give any feedback on anyone’s comments but to give you the benefit of the doubt I also am in the same boat as you, You have to wait 24 months for re entry there’s no if ands or buts about that, I hit my two year mark this month finally and have been busting my ass to get ready. We all have a story as to why we didn’t focus and pass my friend but at the end of the day it’s our fault and no ones else’s so try and be more positive if you go to a recruiter like that they won’t help you they still get credit for re enlisting you BUT not as much as a new recruit so you have to be a good guy basically to motivate them. Is your DD-214 says RE code 3 and 2 letter code is JFT (Physical standards) like mine then you will have to issue getting a waiver in 24 months there’s people who get back in after MOS conduct failure to adapt etc so it won’t be hard you just have to wait.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 22 at 2019 10:04 PM

2019-10-22T22:04:58-04:00

I find it difficult in the Army to fail an APFT on two separate occasions. The Army has reconditioning programs to get Soldiers where they need to be coming off a record fail. Your chain of command can give you up to 90 days to get into compliance and most will grant those 90 days if you are a stellar Soldier. If you are a stellar Soldier than 90 days was more than enough time to get into compliance. All on this thread are correct, you will have to see a recruiter. I tell my young Soldiers who fail their runs to start running like their careers depend on it (because it does).