How hard is it to get a waiver for unsatisfactory participation?

2019-01-11T12:47:39-05:00

So my recruiter just called me and I'm trying to re enlist into the NG, and we just found out I need a waiver to get back in. I'm prior service army reservist and is it even worth the hassle to just get rejected? The reason I got out the first time my wife at the time said it was the army or her and the kids and so well I chose them and quit going to drill, now I'm divorced and re married and my new wife is all for it.

Response by SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 11 at 2019 12:57 PM

2019-01-11T12:57:07-05:00

Being a reservist i cant understand her saying that unless you are in a high temp unit deploying all the time why it would be the army or her.? I you truly want back in I would wait to see if the waiver gets approved or not.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 11 at 2019 1:34 PM

2019-01-11T13:34:33-05:00

Well the fact is you chose to solve your problem the wrong way and now ita up to you to prove why you deserve another shot. Yes its entirely possible, I put a few back In myself, but you have to convince the commander you're in it for real this time. LORs from influential community members,business owners, and bosses will make a good impact and probably be required.

Response by SFC James Heath made Jan 11 at 2019 1:37 PM

2019-01-11T13:37:28-05:00

Spunda like you missed too many drills. Why would you want to re-enlist in an organization where you don’t go to training/missions? Time to get real.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 11 at 2019 1:41 PM

2019-01-11T13:41:51-05:00

I would be prepared to explain why you should be given a slot and the training funds with the previous history. What did you learn from the previous experience. What is different that would stop you from doing the same if wife number 2 changed her mind after a deployment or two? Letters of rec from your direct supervisor where you work and others about your dependability etc would probably be very helpful.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 11 at 2019 1:41 PM

2019-01-11T13:41:54-05:00

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Jan 11 at 2019 2:45 PM

2019-01-11T14:45:16-05:00

If you are motivated submit the waiver. Caution, no-one who has never served or been a dependent can ever say (unequivocally) that they understand and can handle it, whatever it is.

While you work your waiver take your bride to meet others who serve and have frank and open discussions on service and the spouses sacrifice.

Thank you for your service.

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 11 at 2019 3:12 PM

2019-01-11T15:12:34-05:00

On your profile, you are listed as an active service member in the Army National Guard, but you mention that you are trying to get back in. Are you still active National Guard or do you need to update your profile?

Response by SPC David S. made Jan 11 at 2019 4:16 PM

2019-01-11T16:16:45-05:00

With the reduction in force not sure a waiver is going to cut it - unless you're a doctor or a lawyer. However I say go for it if you are seriously committed to the terms of enlistment. Like other's have stated what happens when the Army say you're deployed? Will the wife be GTG or will she want to bug out? Need to have a serious talk with yourself and your wife about the what if's.

Response by SFC James Heath made Jan 12 at 2019 4:42 PM

2019-01-12T16:42:17-05:00

That was your choice. You made it. Live with it.