What options do I have for helping my wife enlist again after getting a medical discharge during basic?

2018-03-16T15:42:43-04:00

Hello I’m looking for some advice on my wife enlisting. Long story short she enlisted earlier this year for the army . Once she arrived they discovered she was pregnant which was news to both of us. We are currently looking into options for her to enlist in the air force or army again , she contacted a recruiter and he informed her in order to enlist she would need a waiver and would only be able to enlist open general. I thought she only needed to wait 6 months from the birth to re enlist as a new recruit. Any information is appreciated.

Response by SGT Eric Davis made Mar 16 at 2018 4:26 PM

2018-03-16T16:26:45-04:00

Did she tell the recruiter she was married? She probably need a dependent waiver? Or just a waiver since it was a medical discharge but it will get approved cause it was only for her being pregnant. Go back to the army 4-6 months after she give birth so the recruiter can start the process. It’s nothing to worry about!

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Mar 16 at 2018 7:10 PM

2018-03-16T19:10:52-04:00

Only recruiters know the current answers, you can always as a different recruiter

Response by Sgt William Pilgrim Jr. made Mar 16 at 2018 8:46 PM

2018-03-16T20:46:59-04:00

Check with a Recruiter and see what he says about it.. They have they answer too help you..

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 17 at 2018 7:13 AM

2018-03-17T07:13:23-04:00

So as an NCO, if you were my Soldier I would advise you to take this to the table with your wife first. The reason for that is you are already enlisted and you now have a newborn, what good would it do for her to enlist as well? I've seen too often where a married couple who were both enlisted with a newborn struggle because they both worked all the time.
In my opinion as an NCO, I would highly recommend you two sit and discuss it, think about it long and hard because it WILL have an impact.

To answer your question though, you can always talk to another recruiter and get another answer.

Response by PO3 Suzy Ssssssssssssssss made Mar 19 at 2018 12:30 PM

2018-03-19T12:30:31-04:00

I would definitely ask a different recruiter. I was prior navy, got medically discharged, and was looking to get back in. The only thing that held it up for me was that I was on a daily medication for a different issue.

Response by SPC David Willis made Mar 19 at 2018 12:34 PM

2018-03-19T12:34:46-04:00

I don't know the answer, but I'm surprised you would need a waiver for pregnancy. I feel like its a pretty easy condition to prove you no longer have.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 20 at 2018 11:09 PM

2018-03-20T23:09:34-04:00

It will depend on the RE and SPD Codes listed on her 214 to show her re-entry eligibility. From there, depending on which branch/component (Active Duty, Reserve, or National Guard) she's looking to join, expect at minimum a Family Care Plan because of a dual military status family and potentially a dependency waiver.

Response by COL Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 20 at 2018 11:30 PM

2018-03-20T23:30:39-04:00

Medically discharged for pregnancy. Sounds like the recruiter Doesn’t have the whole story. Maybe he didn’t Understand the situation. might need a care plan. or were there complications with the pregnancy? Pregnancies are usually no issues at MEPS.