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Hi Jason:
Long story short: I was selected to attend Navy OCS as an NFO, but decided shortly b/f arriving that I wanted to pursue a different field of study. I DORed (dropped on request) at the earliest opportunity (I told my CO and other officers present that I reported b/c I didn't want to be reported as AWOL and was unaware of how to cancel my orders to report), was given an RE-3K reenlistment code and a KHD separation code.
I have since been attending law school and am preparing to look ahead to the future. My question is threefold:
1) Do you know if it is possible (or reasonable) to apply for either the Navy or the Marine Corps JAG program, or does my RE-3K pretty much kill any chance of becoming a lawyer/officer in the military? I know (and OCS made clear) that applying for OCS would be a waste, but Navy JAGs go through OIS (Officer Indoc. School).
2) What about enlisting - would my RE-3K disqualify me from seeking to reenlist with the Navy or Marines?
3) Besides good LSAT and law school grades, is there anything I can do/say that would increase my chances on obtaining a waiver for either general reenlistment or OIS?
I appreciate any help/clarification you can provide!
Kevin:
Ordinarily, I'd say your RE3K DQ's you from re-applying, but the military is always looking for certain specialties, medicine, law, and the like, so you might stand a chance. I'd suggest talking to an officer recruiter and seee what they have to say about the situation. Again, your chances are not good, but if you have a law degree, it may be something the military is willing to waiver. Certainly worth looking at if that is what you really want to do.
Jason
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