Reenlist with a RE 3 for PT failure?

SPC Chris Hatley — Sat, 03 Nov 2018 21:45:38 -0400

OK so long story short i joined the army when i was 20. I always had issues running (just sucked at it). but always passed my PT test's. Then i deployed in 2012-2013 and gained a bunch of weight which affected how i ran and caused me to get a chapter 13 and a Honorable discharge for PT failure in 2015.

So my question is what are my chances of getting a waiver? (Currently have been busting my ass for a while running to and from the gym and have lost quite a bit of weight).

If i was to walk in and pass the pt test with a reasonable enough score say like 80 in each event would that help me? I will be talking to a recruiter on Monday. I just wanted to get a bit of info before hand. I do miss serving i was just young and dumb and didn't take it seriously enough.

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 3 at 2018 10:09 PM

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 03 Nov 2018 22:09:07 -0400

Same here they just had me take a pt test and then sent up a battalion waiver

Response by SSG Brian G. made Nov 3 at 2018 11:11 PM

SSG Brian G. — Sat, 03 Nov 2018 23:11:13 -0400

PT tests are a military thing and only matter and count once you are in. What you need is to demonstrate that you are height and weight qualified, can make the minimum score on the ASVAB and meet the screening requirements at MEPS. But before all of that you will need a waiver.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 4 at 2018 1:08 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 04 Nov 2018 01:08:03 -0500

To be honest with you, there is a new PT test in the works and from what I have heard, it's going to me more difficult. The Run event will still be 2 miles, but it will follow 5 challenging tasks. If you had difficulty with the run before, things are not going to get any easier. I am not trying to discourage you, but to give you information to help you consider if you are going to be at the fitness level that is required

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Nov 4 at 2018 7:26 AM

CSM Darieus ZaGara — Sun, 04 Nov 2018 07:26:26 -0500

The Army has changed and recruiting fluctuates based on available population. They will always enlist first a new recruit, then those who finished tours and are looking for re-entry, and lastly those who left early under honorable conditions. It is about timing when you go through the door. Thank you for your service.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 9 at 2020 7:34 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 09 Jun 2020 19:34:01 -0400

Does anyone know how long I have to wait to get back in. I got discharged under chapter 13, separation code JFT, reentry code 3, honorable discharge.