I was discharged out the Army during Basic Training with a RE3 (JFW). Can I re-enlist?

2018-03-08T15:52:21-05:00

Response by SPC David Willis made Mar 8 at 2018 3:53 PM

2018-03-08T15:53:14-05:00

Sure you can! Go to a recruiter, if you can get back in they'll make it happen.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Mar 8 at 2018 3:55 PM

2018-03-08T15:55:02-05:00

You can always talk to a recruiter, and waivers are possible (JFW?)- doesn't mean they will take you

Response by Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 8 at 2018 3:56 PM

2018-03-08T15:56:27-05:00

Yes, my separate code is a JFW,

Response by SFC J Fullerton made Mar 8 at 2018 4:27 PM

2018-03-08T16:27:01-05:00

Its a medical, so to get an RE Code waiver you first have to clear the medical process at MEPS and get a medical waiver approved, then the RE code waiver can be processed. Basically you have to prove that whatever the disqualifying condition was for your discharge no longer exists. You will need to provide all medical treatment records on the condition, to include a current status from your own doctor. If it was OW, then you have to pass ht, wt, and BF. If you are still OW, then lose it before you talk to a recruiter. Walking into a recruiting office fat trying to get back after getting kicked out for being fat is not going to get you anywhere.

Response by LCpl Shane Couch made Mar 8 at 2018 5:23 PM

2018-03-08T17:23:08-05:00

JFW - Erroneous enlistment; Medical condition disqualifying for military service, with no medical waiver approved.

Response by 1SG Jeremy Evans made Mar 8 at 2018 6:32 PM

2018-03-08T18:32:17-05:00

I will just be completely honest with you Ryan, as a former recruiter I had dozens of overweight prospects that would say they "planned" on dropping weight. I would ask them, “What have you done today to start your plan?” I only ever had a handful make any meaningful progress. As for your waiver process, work on the disqualification that you have control over first, that being your weight. Then heed the advice you were previously given and review your situation with a current recruiter. Keep in mind, the likelihood of them starting a waiver review with you before meeting body fat is low.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 8 at 2018 9:28 PM

2018-03-08T21:28:21-05:00

What are you bringing to the table for the Army to let you back in?

Response by LCpl Russell Wallace made Mar 9 at 2018 12:11 PM

2018-03-09T12:11:24-05:00

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Response by SGT Eric Davis made Mar 9 at 2018 1:18 PM

2018-03-09T13:18:20-05:00

You ask this question before and the answer is yes call a recruiter now us

Response by CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 12 at 2018 1:44 PM

2018-03-12T13:44:43-04:00

RE3 just means waiver required. The last character after RE3 and the SEPS code tell more. RE4 is a no-go.