Q: Discharged from the army. RE4 code/General under honorable conditions
I was kicked out in 2017. I Have tried everything to maintain a job. however due to the way my head works finding a job that fills the gap of wanting to be apart of group that stops bad people from doing bad things to good people is impossible for me. can’t be a cop, cia, fbi, or a contractor. I have desperately tried to find something that makes me happy as a civilian. is there even a fraction of a chance I can get back into the army or even Marines.
A:
There is always some chance, but how much of a chance really depends on the totality of the circumstances in your case, including the reason for your separation. In order for your RE4 code to be changed, you generally first have to petition for your discharge (general under honorable conditions) to be upgraded. If it is upgraded by the discharge review board (DRB), they can then determine whether your RE code should also be changed. Here, you would most likely be hoping for an upgrade to an RE3A code--meaning you could get a waiver to reenlist.
You should speak to an experienced military attorney so you can describe all of the circumstances (not a good idea to do on a public forum) and have them give you a straightforward assessment of your case.
Hope that helps.
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