What discharge status will be on my DD214 if I am barred from reenlistment for refusing to go to or failing the board?

2021-01-30T03:00:23-05:00

i'm getting out in 4 months and my capstone with tap is next week along with the board as well as my part 2 physical and i've hit my primary zone and i don't wanna go to the board if i refuse or fail the board and get barred what type of discharge status will i receive and will this affect my possible overseas security contracting job offer

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 30 at 2021 7:52 AM

2021-01-30T07:52:01-05:00

More than likely an Honorable Discharge with an RE-1 or an RE-2. Nothing worse than that, I am guessing. However, you could always talk with your S1 to see what they say.

Response by MAJ Byron Oyler made Jan 30 at 2021 2:06 PM

2021-01-30T14:06:17-05:00

Do the board and pass. Whether you want to stay or not, it will give you good practice for similar things like job interviews, college admissions, and others. You want to leave a government job in the best circumstances.

Response by SFC Kelly Coleman made Jan 30 at 2021 2:09 PM

2021-01-30T14:09:15-05:00

Go to the board but don’t submit any additional promotion points. Without those you cannot hit the cutoff score

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 30 at 2021 2:26 PM

2021-01-30T14:26:37-05:00

There are three discharge related items in your DD214. Your Discharge Status, SPD code, and RE code. You're not being kicked out, so you will receive an Honorable discharge, but you're being Denied Continued Service so that will be reflected in your RE code and SPD code.

You've served Honorably but you're not allowed to return without a waiver. If I had a dollar for every initial term Soldier who told me they didn't care because they're getting out and never coming back - when then try to come back a year later - I could buy a lot of bitcoin with those dollars.

Rule #1 in life - "Don't be a Dumbass". Don't make a decision that will have drastic effects on your future just because you're afraid of standing in front of the board for 20 minutes. You don't even have enough time left in the Army to go to BLC let alone get promoted, so it can't be that you don't want the responsibility.

So, that means it's the actual board piece you have anxiety about. Well, it's good practice. Get used to interviewing, because you'll be doing it a lot over your civilian career and throughout the rest of your life.

Response by CSM Tim Bebus made Jan 30 at 2021 5:19 PM

2021-01-30T17:19:13-05:00

I agree with everything SFC Boyd stated. Your DD 214 will have a reentry code (re code) of RE 3. a bar from reenlisted is an RE Code 3 no matter what anyone else on here tells you. However I would find it odd that they would place a bar on you for not going to the promotion board with only 4 months left on your contract. It is my opinion they are using the threat as a negotiating tool for reenlistment

Response by CSM Charles Hayden made Jan 30 at 2021 9:24 PM

2021-01-30T21:24:46-05:00

SPC Private RallyPoint Member Does Uncle Sam continue to make a monthly deposit in your account? Are you too busy to attend a board? What else is on your personal agenda except saying, “Yes Sergeant, what and where Sergeant?”. So what - just do it!

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 30 at 2021 9:38 PM

2021-01-30T21:38:25-05:00

Just do the board. I’ve never heard of someone doing so well on a board they refused to let the ETS. What you do risk is this contract you’re looking at calling your command and asking what type of Soldier you were. They’d be stupid not to. It may not reflect in your RE code but if definitely could if your 1SG or commander is asked about your performance.

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 31 at 2021 1:28 PM

2021-01-31T13:28:50-05:00

While I agree with the consensus that you should go to the board, I say do the absolute minimum to pass. Your command is wasting your time, so waste theirs. Do not fail the board, study for it. And by all means, if the board members note that you're ETSing in four months and ask you why you're at the board, "Because my chain required me to" is a valid answer.....as long as you do the minimum required to pass the board. Don't go in there to fail.