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Expert: MARK A. HOWELL - 10/2/2010


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I graduated from boot camp, and got put on medical hold. The off-base doctor recommended I get a biopsy, and I opted to have my personal doctor treat me, so I was released.  Six months later, I had a CT scan done, and my doctor said no biopsy is required since they did not find anything abnormal.  When released I was given an RE-3E with 6-12 months to come back into the Navy, with the biopsy results, which my doctor wouldn't do.  Is this a waiverable condition?  I turned 35 three weeks into boot camp.  If not, would I need an age waiver for FTS?  Please help.

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Rob,
A ReEntry Code of RE-3E means exactly: Failure to meet education prerequisites.  Fully qualified for enlistment provided education criteria is met.  Erroneous induction.

So somebody screwed up and let you in even though you didn't have the proper education, or you might've sneaked in.  Only you know for sure.

If you have since gained your diploma, or corrected whatever the problem was, you can get back in with a waiver.  Your recruiter can help you process the request for a waiver.

Since you didn't say which Service you were in, I can't say about your age.  If you were Army, no problem.  The others might be.  Check with your recruiter for certain.

Thanks for serving,
Colonel H

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All military questions, any Service. 30 years experience & two Ph.D.'s. 4 times Base Commander. Worked with Army, Navy, USMC, USCG and several foreign military units. Veteran of Kosovo, Bosnia, Macedonia, Kuwait, Iraq, Afghanistan, and 10 civil wars in Africa.

Experience

Air Force Colonel with 30 years experience. Air Force Base Commander 4 times. Highly decorated.

Organizations
Org of Am Historians, Wild West History Assoc., Disabled American Veterans - Life Member, Am Motorcyclist Assoc. - Life Member, North Am Hunt Club - Life Member, NWTF - Life Member

Publications
Numerous book reviews published in the Journal of American History. Two books submitted for publication.

Education/Credentials
Ph.D. in military history, Columbus University (Summa Cum Laude) Ph.D. in history, Northfield University, London, England (Summa Cum Laude) Master of Arts degree in history, Marshall University, WV Bachelors degree, double-major in history and mathematics, Salem College, WV Air War College, Maxwell Air Force Base, AL Air Command and Staff College, Maxwell Air Force Base, AL Squadron Officer School, Maxwell Air Force Base, AL

Awards and Honors
Legion of Merit Defense MSM MSM x 5 Joint Commendation Mdl AF Commendation Medal Army Commendation Mdl Joint Achievement Mdl AF Achievement Medal Outstanding Volunteer Mdl

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