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I was discharged from the Marine Corps in 2001 for being overweight. I received a re4 code along with my general under honorable conditions discharge status. I have become bored and am thinking about other job possibilities and was wondering if you know of any way an RE4 code could be changed or if there are waivers that allow someone with an RE4 code to reenlist into a branch of service. Any information would be great.
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A Marine RE4 only bans you from the USMC, but the other branches can take you depending on the narrative reasoning and the SPD code.
The Guard is easiest to work with if you make weight standards now.
The RE4 cannot be changed, but the General can be upgraded. Go to www.va.gov, there is a link on there that explains the process.
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I am a National Guard recruiter , been doing it for seven years and am a subject matter expert on qualifications for National Guard and I keep up to date on Regular Army regs and programs. I was in the Navy for 4 years and have 13 years in the Guard. I will not sugar coat my answers to you. They are usually short and to the point. If you need more in depth, ask me. Because each situation is different, alot of times you need to actually talk to a recruiter and let them evaluate your situation in person, by looking at your documents, issues etc. If I suggest this, it would be in your best interest to do so. Finally...thank you for your interest in serving this great nation of ours. Very few people can actually make the cut to serve let alone choose to do so. So thank you for wanting to and hopefully you will get a chance. Whatever branch you choose, thank you and good luck.
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13 years Guard experince, combat missions and homeland missions. 7 years recruiting. I have been a platoon sergeant and squad leader. Mentor to new recruiters and recruits.
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Top recruiter in district for FY 2008. Nominated for recruiter of the year for 2010.
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