The Army said I was anemic in BCT and chaptered me out. However, coming home I found out I'm not. How hard is it to get back in?

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 08 Dec 2020 14:45:38 -0500

Okay, so I was one of the first groups to go to BCT during the start of Covid. A lot of reg was not in place and A LOT of things happened that shouldnt have. To put things into perspective we only ate at the DFAC on Sundays after week 3 (prior just package meals) and some head guy from the Pentagon came down b/c of all that happened. So, to make a long story short in WEEK 7 of BCT I get told Im anemic and am getting chaptered out, but that I could come back. I come home and check in with my PCM Dr and they tell me I am in fact NOT anemic and that it was actually likely that I was just malnourished at the time (My Army labs where taken after a 5mi ruck). So, moving forward I want to go back in the military. The Army is willing to take me back but because of what happened I am nervous. I've called a whole bunch of recruiters and found an AF one that is willing to work with me. Im getting more labs done to show that Im still not anemic. My ASVAB scores are high, I have 90 college credits and my PULHES where all a 1. With all that information what is the likely hood that I'd be able to join the military again. My DD214 is a chapter 5-11 RE code 3. Will I need a waiver even if I dont have anemia? Whats the likelihood I can get back in, I'm literally working with recruiters in another state.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 8 at 2020 3:00 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 08 Dec 2020 15:00:54 -0500

you will need a waiver because whether or not you have/had anemia you were chaptered out for it so that's what's on your record. give copies of all your medical documents to the recruiter and see where it goes.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 8 at 2020 3:11 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 08 Dec 2020 15:11:35 -0500

So you are trying to say they chaptered you out after taking only one test? That is not logical nor does it seem factual. There has to be a history of medical Anemia. One test is not a history of anything. They would have had to test you a few times and even then it is treatable. What treatments did they recommend? .... Something is either missing from this story, or you are not who you say you are..

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 8 at 2020 3:16 PM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 08 Dec 2020 15:16:34 -0500

PFC Private RallyPoint Member No one on RallyPoint can tells you what your chances are of getting back in. As mentioned by LTC Private RallyPoint Member, a waiver will be required. Good luck.

Response by SFC Kelly Fuerhoff made Dec 8 at 2020 3:24 PM

SFC Kelly Fuerhoff — Tue, 08 Dec 2020 15:24:45 -0500

No one can predict the future. You stated you're already talking to recruiters and that it seems positive that you'll get back in either through the Army or even the Air Force.

I would just continue to talk to the recruiters you're talking to as they have the most current information and are the ones who are handling your situation.

Response by MAJ Javier Rivera made Dec 8 at 2020 6:41 PM

MAJ Javier Rivera — Tue, 08 Dec 2020 18:41:32 -0500

Former Recruiting Commander here: Didn’t you mentioned you’re dealing with a recruiter willing to work with you? Let him/her walk the dog along with you then. That’s his/her turf!

Response by SSG Russell Moon made Dec 8 at 2020 9:50 PM

SSG Russell Moon — Tue, 08 Dec 2020 21:50:42 -0500

As a former platoon sergeant of mine was fond of saying: Where there’s a will there’s a waiver. Let the recruiters carry the ball. Something tells me you can get back in.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 8 at 2020 9:58 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 08 Dec 2020 21:58:19 -0500

PFC Private RallyPoint Member … If you didn't graduate from BCT, it's like you were never in. If you have paperwork showing that you don't have the medical issue- you can probably submit a waiver with the evidence/paperwork for the issue, if it no longer exists (letter from a Doctor). Ask a recruiter how to get the ball rolling/start the process. I think you only have to wait 6mo to a year to go back in.