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Can you re-enlist with the Air force with a RE code of 4A?
I was in basic for 1 month receive a discharge with a RE code of 4A and it was entry level separation. Is there a waiver or something i can do the re enlist?

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Robert -

I'm no expert on reenlistment codes, as I answer questions about Air Force enlisted aircrew jobs.  However, I did a quick search on the 4A code and came up with the following website ...

http://usmilitary.about.com/od/theorderlyroom/l/blcode4.htm

Code 4A simply says you were discharged due to a hardship or dependency.  I imagine a hardship is a short-term problem which may no longer be applicable, but a dependency could mean many things.  I would suggest you discuss this with a local recruiter in your area and see how they would interpret the code and what could be done to get you back in.

Sincerely,
James Bell

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I am a retired MSgt (2004) with 24 years experience in the aircrew career field, both as a loadmaster (AFSC 1A2x1) and flight engineer (AFSC 1A1x1). I have been to every continent at one time or another, and regularly flew 300 to 500 hours a year. I have been involved in the operations in Grenada, Panama, Kosovo, Afghanistan and Iraq. I can answer most questions you may have about enlisted Air Force life in general, assignments, benefits, and enlisted aircrew operations. NOTE: If you have specific recruiting and/or medical questions about how to get into this career field as a civilian, they have changed since my time, so that is best answered by a recruiter or MEPS. I can answer questions about military personnel wanting to RETRAIN. If you are asking about being an Air Force pilot, please be advised my area of expertise is ENLISTED aircrew operations, NOT OFFICERS.

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Loadmaster (AFSC 1A2x1): 7 years - 2,000 hours - C-5A Galaxy cargo plane. Flight Engineer (AFSC 1A1x1C): 7 years - 2,500 hours - C-141B Starlifter cargo plane, 10 years - 3,800 hours - KC-10A Extender aerial tanker. Served as aircrew Flight Instructor, Flight Evaluator and Training Manager

Education/Credentials
Aircraft Loadmaster Initial Qualification - 1980. Mission Qualification (C-5A) - 1981. Fixed Wing Aircraft Performance Course - 1987. Initial Flight Engineer Qualification (C-141B) - 1987. Mission Qualification (KC-10A) - 1988. KC-10 Initial Qualification Course - 1994. Mission Qualification (KC-10A) - 1995. Instructor Qualficiation (KC-10A) - 1997. Evaluator Qualification (KC-10A) - 2000.

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