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I was in the Marine Corps. I was at the end of enlistment (end date July of 96). I am now almost 34 and very much miss the Corps. Had thought of re-enlisting but realize I am probably now past the age limit for that. Am I wrong? I had pulled out my DD 214 to look at the Re enlistment options and thats when I saw the N/A. Wasn't sure why. By now I am sure my age would prohibit further service in the military. Thank you for you quick reply
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On the DD 214 my character of service reads Honorable, the Separation Code reads MBK2 and the reentry code is N/A. What does the MBK2 mean and why would the reentry code be N/A?
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Hi Lorrie,
You didn't say which service you were in, or what the circumstances of your discharge were.
The Department of Defense stopped releasing the definitions of Separation Codes in the early 90s. However, the codes I was able to gather before that time shows that "MBK" is the code for a simple discharge at the expiration of one's term of service. If your code was issued after 1995, then it may mean something different (I don't have access to the codes after 1995, or so, when they stopped releasing them to the general public). For details, see my page at: http://usmilitary.about.com/od/theorderlyroom/l/blcodemenu.htm.
I'm not sure what the "2" would mean, but it probably wouldn't be significant.
I'm not sure why your DD Form 214 would show "N/A" for the RE Code. However, if you were eligible for re-enlistment, and simply got out at the end of your service commitment, as your separation codes indicates, your RE Code should be "1."
Hope this helps!
Rod Powers
http://usmilitary.about.com
Hi Lorrie,
I assume you spent 4 years on active duty in the Marine Corps?
If so, you would not necessarily be too old to re-enter the Marine Corps. For details, see my article at: http://usmilitary.about.com/od/joiningthemilitary/a/enlstandards.htm.
For Marine Corps prior enlisted, they will take your current age, and subract your years of active duty service. If the results are 32 or less, you are eligible.
My advice would be to visit a Marine Corps Recruiter.
Hope this helps!
Rod Powers
http://usmilitary.about.com
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