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Expert: MARK A. HOWELL - 11/17/2010


Question
Would it be possible to re-enlist on active duty (Navy) after an involuntary
admin discharge due to BCA/PRT Failure if the issue gets resolve? I have being
on active duty for almost 12 years and now there is a possibility that i may
get kick out if i fail the BCA Again. I tried having surgery but i was advise
against it so I didn't do it and now i am kicking myself in the butt. No prior
problems or alcohol related incidents. currently an E6 eligible for E7 in
January.

Answer
Esteban,
Before you start preparing for the worst, remember that a discharge is far from automatic.  First they'll put you on a program to increase your fitness.  If sailors were automatically discharged for not passing the PT, half the Navy would likely quit when they were having a bad year. And then there's waivers.  Failing BCA/PRT is a hassle, but it would take quite an effort to get tossed out, but it does happen.  If you want to stay in, let your command know.  If you demonstrate by your actions that you truly want to stay, they will probably find a way of keeping you around (if you're worth their time).
Colonel H  

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MARK A. HOWELL

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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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