Can I re-enlist with a waiver for my RE-4 code (honorable discharge)?

SA Elishia Morse — Thu, 28 Dec 2017 16:33:44 -0500

have adhd got a waiver in boot. Got mono in a-school but didnt know and was prescribed concerta (adhd med) by the doctors on base. I was still having trouble staying awake and alert , due to mono. Went to mental health for stress evaluation was discharge because of my medication. I was young with no commitments and didnt fight it (I was 19). I'm 27 now. Now I have a family that I would do anything for and i'm in the medical field so i want to cross-rate to be a corpsman. If i got a waiver could I reenlist.

I have a code re4 for erroneous enlistment and honorable discharge. if i state that the discharge went against my waiver can i get back in

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 28 at 2017 5:28 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 28 Dec 2017 17:28:31 -0500

It is not up to a recruiter. It will take a Commander providing you a waiver. Recruiters can only find commanders to facilitate. It will be a case by case bases.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 28 at 2017 7:32 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 28 Dec 2017 19:32:21 -0500

Individuals with a Navy/Marine/Coast Guard RE Code of "4" are normally not eligible to reenlist in their service, nor join another service.

Response by SN Greg Wright made Dec 28 at 2017 9:52 PM

SN Greg Wright — Thu, 28 Dec 2017 21:52:47 -0500

Pretty sure, I'm sorry to say, that an RE-4 from the Navy ends your chances. But, I could be wrong. Best call a recruiter. Just so you know, it's corpsman. (Not being mean, just trying to help!) Also, you would have been an SA, not AA. Easily fixed in your profile.

Response by CDR Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 29 at 2017 4:19 AM

CDR Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 29 Dec 2017 04:19:26 -0500

Hello SA Elishia Morse . My experience is that the National Guard, especially the Army National Guard, has the power to enlist folks who have been discharged with a DD-214 carrying an RE-4 code. Do you research, assemble your documentation (including DD214, medical statement that you no longer have mono, and medical statement that you are no longer on Concerta), and make an appointment to sit down with a National Guard recruiter in your State. No promises, no guarantees, but, hopefully, the start of a rewarding journey. Good luck!

Response by SSG David Palomarez made Dec 29 at 2017 11:03 PM

SSG David Palomarez — Fri, 29 Dec 2017 23:03:16 -0500

I have seen it happen once before. But he also fought for two years to get it done. The best thing to do is keep on it a d not give up. Good luck

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 30 at 2017 8:22 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 30 Dec 2017 20:22:47 -0500

You would have to petition the Board of Corrections for Military Records to change your RE code.

Response by Capt Tom Brown made Jan 1 at 2018 4:06 PM

Capt Tom Brown — Mon, 01 Jan 2018 16:06:41 -0500

How is this working out for you??

Response by CMDCM John Holland made Jun 16 at 2018 3:13 PM

CMDCM John Holland — Sat, 16 Jun 2018 15:13:14 -0400

Early in my Navy career I received to the USS Stark, but slipped them due our son being an exceptional family member and opted for an intel assignment at NAVSTA Rodman in the Canal Zone. My wife and I agreed I should go and she remained in CONUS with the family. My wife underwent sensitive spinal surgery which necessitated my returning to CONUS. Long and short was the CO got pissed and “low-balled” me on my E6 Eval. Took a HUMS reassignment back to CONUS and was eventually discharged with an “RE-4” re-up code. Fooled around with the USNR for 6-months and finally joined the Florida Army National Guard (FLANG) as an Interragator-translator. The FLANG waived my HUMS re-up code and I enlisted as a SSG E6. 8-months later, after informing my USNR recruiter, he got “reamed” by big Navy for not getting me onboard. I know I’m making a short story much too long, but keep plugging and it will happen.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 30 at 2018 8:07 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 30 Nov 2018 08:07:58 -0500

No to extremely unlikely.
First, RE Code 4 and discharge was for Erroneous Enlistment. Doesn't matter that you state it went against your waiver. Further, analgesics or an antiviral may be prescribed for infectious mononucleosis, but Adderal is not, which would raise additional concerns, as it is prescribed for ADHD or narcolepsy and should not be prescribed for tiredness.

Second, DoD Instruction 6130.03.
289. LEARNING, PSYCHIATRIC, AND BEHAVIORAL
a. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) (314) UNLESS the following criteria are met:
(3) The applicant has never taken more than a single daily dosage of medication or has not been prescribed medication for this condition for more than 24 cumulative months after the age of 14.

Considering the RE Code, discharge chapter, and DoDI 3130.03, it is extremely unlikely that you would be eligible for a waiver.

Response by PO3 Brian Scowcroft made May 3 at 2019 8:01 AM

PO3 Brian Scowcroft — Fri, 03 May 2019 08:01:24 -0400

It depends on how bad you want it. I just changed my RE4 code for Alchohol Rehab Failure 10 years later. 2 years of active pursuit...that was with the Coast Guard. 1% of people get their code overturned. Getting ready to Join Air National Guard now. Have 5 kids.

Response by LTC Charles T Dalbec made May 22 at 2019 11:01 PM

LTC Charles T Dalbec — Wed, 22 May 2019 23:01:45 -0400

The following information applies
Individuals with an Army RE Code of "4" are normally not eligible to reenlist in the Army, nor join another service.
However take your DD214 to an Army Recruiter for specifics

Response by LTC Charles T Dalbec made Jul 21 at 2019 10:06 AM

LTC Charles T Dalbec — Sun, 21 Jul 2019 10:06:01 -0400

A waiver will be required google and review and you will see what’s required before you talk to Recruiter. Ok

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 24 at 2020 2:20 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 24 Apr 2020 02:20:32 -0400

Your code is not waiverable

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 20 at 2021 1:29 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 20 Feb 2021 01:29:44 -0500

Currently National Guard recruiter and former Marine recruiter, nope your done no recruiter will touch you. The issue is to difficult for the gain. Go somewhere else.