i finished out my enlistment with many awards and merrits for personal service aboard my cutter.however, towords the end of my enlistment i got into some trouble regarding alcohol, twice. because of my record of service they still gave me an honorable discharge but with an reenlistment status of 4. i'd like to get back in but was told it would be imposible with and re-4. is there anything i can do to have it appealed or upgraded? thanks for your help
2007-07-11 16:40:53 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
You can appeal the discharge code - but you will have to prove that you got it in error.
Count your blessings - at least you got an honorable discharge.
2007-07-11 16:43:24 · answer #1 · answered by MikeGolf 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can make application to the Board For Corrections of Army Records or the Board For Corrections of Navy Records. The nearest chapter of Disabled American Vets can help you with the address. But, you will have to demonstrate that the military made a mistake in assigning you a re-enlistment code of RE-4.
2007-07-11 16:46:31 · answer #2 · answered by desertviking_00 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OK the official word is that you need to wait 2 years then apply to the DOD to have it upgraded. while you are out of the service be good when you apply for the upgrade they look at what you have done since you have gotten out and your record to make there decision. so do some community service. also the national guard will accept an re-4 so you may want to spend some time as a weekend warrior that will look great on you when you apply to the DOD
2007-07-11 16:59:25 · answer #3 · answered by csarteam 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry but no. Count your blessings that you didn't get the Other Than Honorable discharge that should have gone with your two alcohol related incidences. You already got the world with what you got so asking for the universe is kind of going to far. Think of all the VA benefits you got to keep. Normally the RE4 with what you said you did would have been taken from you too.
2007-07-11 16:48:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can request an appeal board, and have your military record looked at. If they deem that the trouble you got into was insignificant, and you show that you have learned from the mistake that you made, then they will up your code, and allow you to reenlist. Seen it happen. The whole process begins with contacting your designated congressman for your state.
2007-07-11 16:45:32 · answer #5 · answered by Crazy LP 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to a Recruiter.Maybe he can find out or help you in someway. Good luck to you.
2007-07-11 16:44:38 · answer #6 · answered by ♥ Mel 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to a recruiter and see what your choices are. See if you can go back into Active Duty, if not...then Guard or Reserve. If not, tough luck.
2007-07-11 16:44:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anthony A 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Contact your congressmen. He or she might be able to tell you your options and expedite the paperwork.
2007-07-11 16:44:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋