I was discharged with an RE-3B after a divorce. Could I go Reserves or active again (or can I have my discharge code changed)?

FN Kris Gomez — Tue, 27 Dec 2016 17:31:20 -0500

Response by SGM Erik Marquez made Dec 27 at 2016 6:43 PM

SGM Erik Marquez — Tue, 27 Dec 2016 18:43:37 -0500

RE-3B Individuals who have time lost during their last period of service. Ineligible for enlistment unless a waiver is granted. (paras 2-7 and 2-8a). Applicable to EM who have time lost during their last period of service.
Commonly that means AWOL, or dissertation, civilian jail without knowledge of unit so they can update SM status.

RE-3B is waiverable ...
But Id be hard pressed to approve a waiver for such conduct listed above. If it was some other reason, then perhaps...
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The Services are cutting back ....getting rid of less then steller SM's.. Thus , cutting a waiver for someone that has lost time is stretch id think.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 27 at 2016 7:49 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 27 Dec 2016 19:49:28 -0500

I have been trying to get back in for almost 17 years now (eligible until i hit 42 per the MO Air Guard). At this point, I have to get a waiver, in order to go to MEPS to see if I can get a waiver.
It is most definitely a battle. Have your ducks in a row & make sure all "I"s are dotted & "T"s crossed. Also, it is important to have a dedicated recruiter. I went 16 years before I found a recruiter willing to go to bat all the way for me. In a little over a month, she was able to tell me more about my case than 4 other recruiters before her (of course, she also out-ranks the others, too...lol)

Response by SFC J Fullerton made Dec 28 at 2016 10:06 AM

SFC J Fullerton — Wed, 28 Dec 2016 10:06:49 -0500

An RE 3B from the Navy requires a waiver for enlistment into the active Army. However, no waiver required for enlistment into the Army Reserve, provided you are otherwise qualified. Contact an Army Reserve Recruiter to verify your eligibility, and be sure to have your DD214.
RE -3A, 3B, 3R, 3T,
3U, 3Y, and 3Z
Applies to: Persons separated with disqualifications for retention.
Eligibility: For AR fully eligible for enlistment.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 28 at 2016 11:22 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 28 Dec 2016 11:22:00 -0500

The National Guard is usually more forgiving than most other Branches/Components. If you haven't looked at them, I'd consider it. The only hurdle you might really face is being a single parent. But as long as you can develop a family care plan you should be good to go.

Response by Capt Tom Brown made Dec 30 at 2016 1:17 PM

Capt Tom Brown — Fri, 30 Dec 2016 13:17:15 -0500

This should be an excellent place to get some information and insights into how to deal with your situation and answer your questions. Don't hesitate to private message some of those below if you feel comfortable in doing so, to give them more details into your unique circumstances. There is always a lot of 'back story' which will affect how your question is answered. Good luck.