Careers: Military--Army, Navy, Airforce, Marines, Coast Guard/upgrading my reenlistment code

Advertisement

Expert: Howard Lorenz - 4/8/2009


Question
When I was 18, I was separated from the navy for a failed drug test during boot camp. I was given a reenlistment code of re-4. Ten years later, I am hoping to change the code and reenlist, so my question is simple. Is it possible to upgrade my code even though it was due to a failed drug test? If it is possible, is there anything that I can do to help my case for an upgrade? thanks

Answer
Yes its possible, you have to contact the department of the Navy and request a change to records. You may include a few letters of reference from your employers, family, etc and include a police records check ....I would also have the Navy Recruiters point you in the right direction....

H

Careers: Military--Army, Navy, Airforce, Marines, Coast Guard

All Answers

Answers by Expert:

Ask Experts

Volunteer

Howard Lorenz

Expertise

I have spent the past 20 years in the U.S. Air Force, 3 years was assigned as an Enlisted Accessions Recruiter. I have been deployed various times to several locations. If it is a career in the military you are looking for or thinking about I most likely have the answer. I still have contacts with in the recruiting field and if I don't know the answer then I have folks who do where I can find the answer. I am very blunt and straight forward and will make no attempts to BS you. I will give you the best information that I possible can can. If you think that you cant handle the answer that I give you, then don't ask the question...... If you are planning on joining the military, your number 1 decision factor in making this kind of move is that you need to be more concerned about serving your country than your country serving you!! All the benefits are the best that you can find. Education is at a premium right now and its the most rewarding thing that you can do. If I dont answer right away probably means that I am busy, but have patience, I will get to you.

Experience

Air Force Recruiter for 3 years, Air Force Career 21 Years

Organizations
Veterans of Foreign Wars

Education/Credentials
Community College of the Air Force, International Air Academy, Allied Business Schools, Embry Riddle Aeronautical College, Defense Acquisition University

©2012 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company. All rights reserved.