Introduction

[brendanthemac]

Hello,

I am a Navy veteran having served from March 2004 to December 2008. My first deployment was onboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt in the Persian Gulf in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, and my last deployment was in Afghanistan as a Navy Seabee (mostly at Bagram, but I hopped around from FOB to FOB completing projects). I've been a civilian for about 2 years now, and I hate my job and miss the military everyday. I also regret not doing what I wanted while I was in the military. I sat on the bench while I watched Rangers and SOF units fight GWOT on CNN.

My RE code on my DD 214 is not exactly ideal for re-enlistment, but about two weeks ago I submitted the necessary paperwork to the Board of Naval Corrections in order to change my RE code. Once that is complete, I'm going for my 11X Option 40 contract no matter how long it takes. Great posts about re-enlistment and Option 40 contracts BTW. I had the same attitude about not taking no for an answer before I read the available posts, but the encouragement and evidence available is undeniable.

Ranger is what I want, and thats what I'm going to try for.

Thank you Rangers,
Mac

[Ranger Bill]

Welcome. Your prior service and desire to enlist to become an Army Ranger are appreciated. Good luck in achieving your goals, with "luck" meaning preparedness meeting opportunity. Be prepared and get the opportunity and make your own good luck.

[CharlieRanger1FFV]

Welcome to the site, Seabee. Thank you for your prior service!


RLTW!!!

[Baseplate]

So what is the deal with your reenlistment code?

[K.Ingraham]

Welcome Seabee.
Your prospects as prior service make regular army Opt 40 vey unlikely. Be open to other routes, such as NG SF, as others here have.

[Silverback]

So what is the deal with your reenlistment code?

He most likely has one of the following:

RE-2- Ineligible for reenlistment. Recommended for renlistment but ineligible because of status: Fleet Reservist Retired (except for transfer to TDRL), Commissioned Officer. Warrant 0fficer, Midshipman, Cadet.

RE-3A- Failure to meet area aptitude prerequisites. Fully qunlified for enlistment, provided mental criteria of table 2-1 are met. Alien.

RE-3B- Restricted assignment. Parenthood. Pregnancy.

RE-3C- Reenlistment authorized by CMC only. Ineligible for enlistment, unless waiver is granted. Conscientious Objector.

RE-3D- Failure to meet disciplinary standards. Ineligible for enlistment, unless waiver is granted. Demonstrated dependency or hardship not meetinq criteria specified in Bupersman article C-10308.

RE-3E- Failure to meet education prerequisites. Fully qualified for enlistment provided education criteria is met. Erroneous induction.

RE-3F- Erroneous enlistment.

RE-3G- Condition (not physical disability) interfering with performance of duty.

RE-3H- Hardship

RE-3P- Physical disability (includes discharge and transfer to TDRL). Obesity. Motion sickness. Disqualified for officer candidate training.

RE-3R- Professional growth criteria. Ineligible for reenlist unless waivered

RE-3S- Sole surviving son.

RE-3T- Overweight

RE-4- Not recommended for reenlistment

[Baseplate]

So what is the deal with your reenlistment code?

He most likely has one of the following:

RE-2- Ineligible for reenlistment. Recommended for renlistment but ineligible because of status: Fleet Reservist Retired (except for transfer to TDRL), Commissioned Officer. Warrant 0fficer, Midshipman, Cadet.

RE-3A- Failure to meet area aptitude prerequisites. Fully qunlified for enlistment, provided mental criteria of table 2-1 are met. Alien.

RE-3B- Restricted assignment. Parenthood. Pregnancy.

RE-3C- Reenlistment authorized by CMC only. Ineligible for enlistment, unless waiver is granted. Conscientious Objector.

RE-3D- Failure to meet disciplinary standards. Ineligible for enlistment, unless waiver is granted. Demonstrated dependency or hardship not meetinq criteria specified in Bupersman article C-10308.

RE-3E- Failure to meet education prerequisites. Fully qualified for enlistment provided education criteria is met. Erroneous induction.

RE-3F- Erroneous enlistment.

RE-3G- Condition (not physical disability) interfering with performance of duty.

RE-3H- Hardship

RE-3P- Physical disability (includes discharge and transfer to TDRL). Obesity. Motion sickness. Disqualified for officer candidate training.

RE-3R- Professional growth criteria. Ineligible for reenlist unless waivered

RE-3S- Sole surviving son.

RE-3T- Overweight

RE-4- Not recommended for reenlistment

I only ask because there is a big differance having a bogus reup code because he is dumb vs. being a fuckup or a doper

[al_2ndWolfhounds]

Welcome,thank you for your service.

[brendanthemac]

Thank you Rangers for all of your responses.

In reference to my RE code, and an explanation thereof:

I was discharged with an Administrative Discharge under Honorable Conditions with an Navy RE code of 4.

Long story short is that in my opinion I was to be an example for our new CO. I re-enlisted while on FEX, and the next day my now ex-wife chose to tell me that she was leaving and that she had been cheating on me. There were issues with my re-enlistment due to my SRB not being what my career counselor had promised me (about a 10K difference), so due to this fact I was given the option to accept the new re-enlistment terms or voluntary discharge. Due to the recent massive change in my life, I chose the discharge. While on administrative hold waiting for my paperwork to clear, I made a dumb decision (not drug or alcohol related) and was brought to NJP for it. Early on in my career I had seen the old man twice before, this would now make three strikes. Admin discharge under Honorable with an RE code of 4.

I do not make any excuses for what I did or had done, each was my fault and don't harbor any bad juju about them. But during my career i had multiple commendations, including a Flag commendation from my TF (373) in Afghanistan, and a Navy Good Conduct Medal. I served my time honorably, and was discharged honorably. So for that reason I am petitioning the Board of Naval Corrections for a change of RE code so I can have the opportunity to serve once again.

Thank you again for your time Rangers.

Mac

[brendanthemac]

I apologize for the oversight Ranger Richard Cranium.

Can you do me a favor and point me in the right direction so that I can correct that mistake. I'm not sure where to find it (not an experienced forum user).

Thank you.

[Steadfast]

I apologize for the oversight Ranger Richard Cranium.

Can you do me a favor and point me in the right direction so that I can correct that mistake. I'm not sure where to find it (not an experienced forum user).

Thank you.

Welcome brendanthemac.

The error was not caused by you and has been corrected by me. PM sent.

I have a very good friend of mine (SeaBee RVN) that never spent a day of his service on a ship & aside from training, was mainly in the jungles of Vietnam, I Corp, fighting, building, & fighting some more. One of the finest men I know, just saw him two days ago as we compared more health notes.

brendanthemac, you do not have to preface Richard Cranium's name with Ranger. Only when a Ranger has Ranger in their name. We only ask you to call people by their shown names, as a veteran, you've earned this.

[brendanthemac]

I have a very good friend of mine (SeaBee RVN) that never spent a day of his service on a ship & aside from training, was mainly in the jungles of Vietnam, I Corp, fighting, building, & fighting some more. One of the finest men I know, just saw him two days ago as we compared more health notes.

Roger that Steadfast. The proud history and reputation that the Seabees have today was built by the men like your friend. I was proud to be Seabee, and forever will be. Construimus Battuimus!