Posted on Aug 12, 2017
What do I need to do to help my recruiter get me back into the USMC with an RE-04 Honorable discharge?
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I went to my chain of command over some depression like we were told to and instead of getting help i was admin. sep'd. I got out with a RE-04 Honorable discharge and have recently (last 6 months) acted on the nawing in my gut telling me there HAS to be SOME way to reenlist back into the world's finest fighting force. I have talked to my local recruiter and I am aware that the odds are slim but that there is a possibility to get it changed to an RE-03. My question is, has anyone any experience with such things and how do you go about making the best case? My recruiter will work with me but is not quite sure what steps to take. Just that i must submit DD form 149 and/or 249.
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You can apply to the Discharge Review Board (DRB) of your branch of the service for a discharge upgrade or a change in the discharge reason (that is, character of service). To get your discharge upgraded or your character of service changed, you will have to show that your discharge was “improper" or "inequitable."
http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/how-get-military-discharge-upgrade.html
http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/how-get-military-discharge-upgrade.html
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RE-04 is usually for people discharged with non-wavierable conditions. This makes it extremely hard to get back in as you would need a wavier on a non-wavierable condition. The only way would to be able to prove that the condition you were discharged for was false or no longer exists. There is going to be a lot of red tape and you are going to have to get medical documentation that you either never had the condition or no longer have the condition you were discharged for.
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LCpl Dakota Worrick
I am able to prove the condition no longer exists and i am confident my deteemination will carry me to a favorable outcome. From what my recruiter says most dont get approved because they get tired of waiting and quit, they don't prepare their case properly, or they had bad conduct while in service. I know my chances are still slim to none but i have to at least try. This means everything to me. I could kick 18yr old me in the pants. But that's in the past. All i can do is give this my best and then some, and if it doesn't work out, ill try again. And if it doesnt work out, then ill try again until they tell me to piss off.
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LCpl Dakota Worrick - just an FYI, if you cannot return to federal service, check into your state's State Guard. They often directly support the State National Guard on missions, allow you to continue to wear the military uniform, and offer camaraderie with other veterans. http://sgaus.org/states/commanders/
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"RE-4 Individuals separated from last period of service with a nonwaivable disqualification . Disqualification is nonwaivable."
That said, HRC has this to say.
"RE Codes
Question: Can the Army Discharge Review Board change my Reentry Eligibility (RE) code?
Answer: The RE code (Reentry Eligibility code) is determined by the reason for separation, not the character of separation.
According to Army Regulation 601-210 (Regular Army and Army Reserve Enlistment Program), the Reentry Eligibility (RE) code can only be changed if an incorrect code was entered. For this type of correction, please send a letter and a copy of your DD Form 214 to the following address requesting the correction:
Commander
US Army Human Resources Command
Attention: Retention Branch (AHRC-EPF)
1600 Spearhead Division Drive, Dept 365
Fort Knox, KY 40121
The RE code is not upgraded to allow enlistment. Soldiers separated with an RE-3 or RE-4 code must seek a waiver from a recruiter to enlist. Depending on the type of discharge and disqualification, a waiver may not be possible.
If however, a former Soldier can provide evidence that the RE code is an error or unjust, the former Soldier may apply to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records for a correction of the RE code. If the former Soldier can provide evidence that their discharge character or reason for discharge issued in the last 15 years are erroneous or unjust, the former Soldier can apply to the Army Discharge Review Board for a discharge review and request that their RE code be changed according to the correct reason for discharge.
The former Soldier may complete an online application at http://actsonline.army.mil and send the signature page and evidence as instructed by the online program ' or - may print a blank DD Form from the Army Review Boards Agency website at http://arba.army.pentagon.mil/ fill in the requested information, and mail it to the address shown on the reverse of the form. Please provide copies of all relevant military records in your possession and any evidence to support your request."
That said, HRC has this to say.
"RE Codes
Question: Can the Army Discharge Review Board change my Reentry Eligibility (RE) code?
Answer: The RE code (Reentry Eligibility code) is determined by the reason for separation, not the character of separation.
According to Army Regulation 601-210 (Regular Army and Army Reserve Enlistment Program), the Reentry Eligibility (RE) code can only be changed if an incorrect code was entered. For this type of correction, please send a letter and a copy of your DD Form 214 to the following address requesting the correction:
Commander
US Army Human Resources Command
Attention: Retention Branch (AHRC-EPF)
1600 Spearhead Division Drive, Dept 365
Fort Knox, KY 40121
The RE code is not upgraded to allow enlistment. Soldiers separated with an RE-3 or RE-4 code must seek a waiver from a recruiter to enlist. Depending on the type of discharge and disqualification, a waiver may not be possible.
If however, a former Soldier can provide evidence that the RE code is an error or unjust, the former Soldier may apply to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records for a correction of the RE code. If the former Soldier can provide evidence that their discharge character or reason for discharge issued in the last 15 years are erroneous or unjust, the former Soldier can apply to the Army Discharge Review Board for a discharge review and request that their RE code be changed according to the correct reason for discharge.
The former Soldier may complete an online application at http://actsonline.army.mil and send the signature page and evidence as instructed by the online program ' or - may print a blank DD Form from the Army Review Boards Agency website at http://arba.army.pentagon.mil/ fill in the requested information, and mail it to the address shown on the reverse of the form. Please provide copies of all relevant military records in your possession and any evidence to support your request."
Welcome to the Army Review Boards Agency Online Application System
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SGM Erik Marquez
LCpl Dakota Worrick - In general with different processing. The marines have a discharge review board, but like the army..Its not available to change a RE code just because the member asks or says they have changed since discharge and deserve a second chance (which happens, SM grow up, mature, life stress ors that distracted them change or they learn to overcome).. It is to correct an erroneous or unfair discharge.
For instance, in the late 90's early 2000's Service members were being discharged on a personality disorder based on actions.. When really the actions were based on PTSD, and thus should not have been discharged in that way.
Those folks could petition the discharge review board to have a discharge upgraded or an RE code change, based on proof the wrong discharge or RE code was issued.
Or a clerical error that went unnoticed at discharge ..SM given an honorable at completion or service term, should have been a RE3, but DD214 had RE3B
For instance, in the late 90's early 2000's Service members were being discharged on a personality disorder based on actions.. When really the actions were based on PTSD, and thus should not have been discharged in that way.
Those folks could petition the discharge review board to have a discharge upgraded or an RE code change, based on proof the wrong discharge or RE code was issued.
Or a clerical error that went unnoticed at discharge ..SM given an honorable at completion or service term, should have been a RE3, but DD214 had RE3B
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