Is there a mistake if I have an Honorable Discharge and an RE-3?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 21 Feb 2019 02:10:59 -0500

I am considering enlisting as prior service with the Air Force. I was honorably discharged about 90 days early to attend college in 2015. I am confused to see my re-entry code: 3. Is this a mistake? I had no medical or disciplinary issues during my time.
Separation Code: MCF

Response by SSG Laurie Mullen made Feb 21 at 2019 5:15 AM

SSG Laurie Mullen — Thu, 21 Feb 2019 05:15:59 -0500

What is your separation code? That will tell you why you have the "3".

Response by SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 21 at 2019 9:41 AM

SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 21 Feb 2019 09:41:25 -0500

It should be waiverable I'm not sure about the Air force they are very strict on prior service. But yes the RE-3 with sep code MCF sounds right. You got discharged early for college so that would be the proper separation code. I would go speak with an air force recruiter if you can find one lol

Response by SP5 Peter Keane made Feb 21 at 2019 12:46 PM

SP5 Peter Keane — Thu, 21 Feb 2019 12:46:49 -0500

RE-3 should not have been given with a school release. RE-2 is proper, however RE-2 is frowned upon by the Air Force as they look at their RE-2's and not the Army's

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 21 at 2019 2:33 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 21 Feb 2019 14:33:13 -0500

https://www.dd214.us/reference/SPN_Codes.pdf
https://www.thebalancecareers.com/military-separation-codes-3356946

Or search for SPN and RE Codes

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Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Feb 21 at 2019 9:18 PM

LTC Jason Mackay — Thu, 21 Feb 2019 21:18:56 -0500

Put RE Code into the RP search box, click on topic. Slew of links there including how to correct an error in discharge and RE Codes in general, separation code MCF is for early discharge to attend school. AR601-210 Chapter 3 May shed some light on this