What does a troop with an RE3 code have to do to reenlist?

PVT Dominique Stewart — Sun, 18 Jan 2015 12:56:35 -0500

Greetings RP!

I am and have been desperately trying to reenlist and get back in the Army since the beginning of 2015.

I served from May 16, 2006 until January 22, 2010.

My last duty assignment was with the 28th Combat Support hospital out of Ft Bragg, NC.

My RE code is 3 I think. I made some minor mistakes while deployed to Iraq. I never had any major disciplinary issues. Was always proficient in my MOS as well as physically fit and an overall good soldier. I have learned from my mistakes and am ready to serve our country as a career soldier.

Can anyone here assist a troop in getting back into the greatest army??

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 18 at 2015 1:05 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 18 Jan 2015 13:05:37 -0500

PVT Dominique Stewart have you called and asked your local recruiter what the RE code 3 means? That may helps us who are not familiar with the whole recruiting realm.

Response by PO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 19 at 2015 11:12 AM

PO3 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 19 Jan 2015 11:12:07 -0500

I've heard of service members getting back in with a Re-Entry Code of RE-3, but not for misconduct. My thoughts on this matter (without going into too much detail with regards to your offense, for your privacy) would be that IF the offense warranted your separation (unless you were less than 180 days active duty), it's probably not "minor" and will probably be quite a hurdle. With that said, nothing is really impossible. You need to find a recruiter who is willing to work with you and you need to be able to jump through whatever hoops they say if this is really something you want to do. People make mistakes, but people can also learn from those mistakes and end up as great leaders. Good luck!

Response by SSG Trevor S. made Aug 7 at 2015 6:23 PM

SSG Trevor S. — Fri, 07 Aug 2015 18:23:25 -0400

If everything you're saying is true, I think you have a great case to appeal. I also think the IG would be interested in investigating the administrative procedures used in the training command.

Response by CPO Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 7 at 2015 6:49 PM

CPO Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 07 Aug 2015 18:49:52 -0400

Sorry to give you bad news but, he I using you as number to show some activity on R-tools for his LPO. FailUre to adapt is looke as a physiological disorder and will never be approved. You would do better to try the army again. Best of luck to you.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 7 at 2015 11:40 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 07 Aug 2015 23:40:15 -0400

Im no lawyer (and perhaps you should speak with one that takes on military related cases), but it sounds as if the Failure to Adapt discharge was unwarranted. I would say you have a case for an appeal

Response by CDR Terry Boles made Aug 13 at 2015 9:22 PM

CDR Terry Boles — Thu, 13 Aug 2015 21:22:23 -0400

As a former Navy recruiter, albeit many years ago, half the people I put in the Navy were from waivers.

You have an uphill battle and it can be fruitful. A statement from you about your circumstances at the time, where you are today in regards to those circumstances and you most likely will need some additional written references . But here's the problem, the services are cutting back, discharging troops and cutting back on recruiting or being very specific with recruiting needs and who qualifies.

Historically when the services cut back, down size the force then waivers become really difficult to obtain as they are looking for the slam dunks, cream of the crop applicants.

I wish you luck!!

Response by CW4 Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 5 at 2015 5:31 AM

CW4 Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 05 Dec 2015 05:31:02 -0500

There is a waiver for everything. If you want it bad enough, don't take no for an answer. What was the MOS you were shooting for?

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 9 at 2015 12:04 AM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 09 Dec 2015 00:04:17 -0500

Best wishes George, whatever the outcome.

Response by Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS made Jan 15 at 2016 7:18 AM

Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS — Fri, 15 Jan 2016 07:18:14 -0500

Each RE-3* means something different depending on which service you were in. Your best bet is to contact a prior service recruiter and find out if it is waiver-able.

Response by SFC Thomas Twigg made Jan 15 at 2016 8:03 AM

SFC Thomas Twigg — Fri, 15 Jan 2016 08:03:33 -0500

The short answer is Yes. But it depends on the "Why". For example, if you were put out for overweight, then you must meet height/weight standards. If you go out for hardship, you have to prove that hardship no longer exist. If it was legal reasons, well, that might be a different story. I'd go and talk to the recruiter. Also, the branch may say that right now "no" waivers, check back every so often, requirement change based on the needs of the military. Also, check back during September/October; October is the end of the recruiting year. I was an Army Recruiter for over 12 years.

Response by SN Michael Mackley made Jan 16 at 2016 9:43 PM

SN Michael Mackley — Sat, 16 Jan 2016 21:43:10 -0500

i left a couple times due to being immature. i was never a deserter. i always came back and did my punishment with no problems. just was very immature at that time. i am a different man now and want to serve my country like i should have the first time.

Response by SFC Thomas Twigg made Feb 2 at 2016 6:22 AM

SFC Thomas Twigg — Tue, 02 Feb 2016 06:22:43 -0500

Wanted to check in and see how it is going with trying to get back in.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 6 at 2016 8:25 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 06 Mar 2016 08:25:44 -0500

I'm currently waiting on three possible waivers. The first is to be considered a new enlistment (most likely), the second is to be prior service with my MOS (not going to happen since I didn't make it to AIT and my DD-214 doesn't have it listed), third is that I be considered prior service with direct duty (probably not going to happen). I'm going from army to air force.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 23 at 2016 7:45 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 23 Mar 2016 19:45:07 -0400

RE3 three code means you need a waiver to get back in I am going through the same thing

Response by SN Kevin Neff made Jul 29 at 2016 4:53 AM

SN Kevin Neff — Fri, 29 Jul 2016 04:53:11 -0400

I'm in the exact same boat. I'm actually trying to go USAF. Let me know how it went.

Response by SN Michael Mackley made Jul 29 at 2016 10:34 PM

SN Michael Mackley — Fri, 29 Jul 2016 22:34:04 -0400

i keep getting the runaround about getting a certain document mailed to the naval board and with it i need to have change of character affidavits. please share your insight on this new development if you can

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 25 at 2017 4:50 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 25 Jan 2017 16:50:29 -0500

It's not impossible. It depends when you catch it, what the circumstances of your discharge were, and whether you're willing to compromise.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 25 at 2017 4:52 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 25 Jan 2017 16:52:20 -0500

It's possible. Going to be some hoops to jump through, though. Contact your nearest Recruiting office and see what they say.

Response by CDR Terry Boles made Jan 25 at 2017 4:53 PM

CDR Terry Boles — Wed, 25 Jan 2017 16:53:21 -0500

SGT Terrance Duncan
You should talk to a recruiter, make sure you take your DD-214 along.

As a former Navy recruiter I was able to get a lot of BUMED waivers, but that was many years ago and times have changed. I bring this up because you may need to consider another branch of service should the Army not wave your medical condition you were separated for.

Good luck!

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 25 at 2017 9:16 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 25 Jan 2017 21:16:05 -0500

RE3 means eligible to reenter with a waiver. So, technically yes. However, you'll need to prove you're medically fit, get approved for a waiver, and the services will also have to be taking waivers - that's just to get to where you're on the same level with any other prior service reentry. On top of that, if you received any separation benefits, you may need to repay them.

Response by SFC George Smith made Jan 26 at 2017 12:14 AM

SFC George Smith — Thu, 26 Jan 2017 00:14:57 -0500

slime... because None is out of town...
I know troops who had RE-1s and had problems getting back in ... with out Medical Issues...

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 11 at 2017 11:36 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 11 Aug 2017 11:36:45 -0400

I received an re3 code with an honorable discharge but I received it for misconduct. I like to feel I was given the code and character of service because I was a great soldier. I just don't know my odds of getting a waiver.

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 7 at 2018 5:47 PM

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 07 Apr 2018 17:47:15 -0400

Trying to change my are code 4 to a three received it for not having a high school or GED but now do what can I do to get it changed to get back in

Response by SP6 Matthew Peyton made Nov 5 at 2018 10:52 PM

SP6 Matthew Peyton — Mon, 05 Nov 2018 22:52:14 -0500

If you're still having trouble with this matter contact me ssg Peyton. @ [login to see]

Response by PVT Mark Zehner made Mar 23 at 2019 5:24 PM

PVT Mark Zehner — Sat, 23 Mar 2019 17:24:02 -0400

Go and see a recruiter don't call. A physical visit will go aways for you!

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 25 at 2019 11:45 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 25 Mar 2019 23:45:24 -0400

You'll need a waiver.
Reading the backstory, I'd be pretty surprised you got an RE3 for that unless you had them on a govt computer.