Prior service with re-enlistment concerns

[armymedic704]

I was discharged from the Army in 2003 with a (general) under honorable conditions discharge for misconduct. Since then I have had a couple of misdemeanor arrests but thank god no convictions. Am I wasting my time attempting to enlist in the guard? If anybody has any insight into whether I am elgible or inelgible please let me know.

[AbnMtn]

The only RE codes that would prevent your "reenlistment" are RE4 and RE-4R. Any other RE code allows you to come in provided an applicable waiver is granted by the ARNG for the narrative reason for separation and your SPD code. Contact your local recruiter and bring in your DD214 which contains all the info necessary to determine the type of waiver you'll need. If all you have is the 2 misdemeanors, that will also require an AG waiver.

[mhs111]

Attention all RE-4 service members. Master Sergeant Gregory Rhoads of the Recruiting and Retention Command of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard has agreed to review each of your individual situations to see if you are qualified for reenlistment. Please contact him at gregory.rhoads@us.army.mil or by phone at 717-861-6801 or fax at 717-861-6807. You may also write him a letter detailing your situation at MSG Gregory A. Rhoads, HQ STARC, PAARNG, Building 19-76, FTIG, Annville, PA 17003-5002.

Could you also do me a favor and let me know your status and how MSG Rhoads has helped you by e-mailing me at mark.Sternagle@us.army.mil I was in the Navy but I was discharged with an RE-4 code. It took me 9-1/2 years to get back in, but now I am the Pennsylvania Army National Guard Soldier of the Year and I will take a personal interest in your case. Just be sure to contact MSG Rhoads first with all the details of your case for his personal review. I am sure he will be able to help each of you out. Thank you.

[CPT Burritt]

Hey there, What is your RE Code indicate on your DD 214 ? If is is more than a RE code 1, you can hang it up my friend. To get back in the ARMY system, it does not matter if you are trying to go back Regular Army, Army reserve, Army National Guard. If you have been arrested twice for two misdemeanors back on the block, you can hang it up. An Arrest is an conviction. Unless, the arrest convictions charges were dropped and expunged. And even if they were expunged from your record, It will still show that you were arrested and convicted, But the charges were expunged. Now the Army has its own regulations concerning enlistment for prior service people. This applies to all three components that makes up the United States Army. ( Army regular), (Army Reserve), (Army National Guard). You need to talk with a Army NG Recruiter, to get the regulations for prior service reenistment. I am in the process of going back in my self. Now Two misdemeanors may consitute a felony under U.S. Army regulations. Again, you need to contact a recuiter. Plus you indicated that you were discharged from the regular Army with a General seperation discharge. I do not think you are eligible for reenlistment in any of the components that make up the Army system. God bless you.

Former Staff Sergeant ARNG / USAR

Please don't guess when people come on here requesting information. A quick review of the regulations would give you the actual answer, and would be far more helpful to the Soldier. Also, we have more than a few subject matter experts who do this all day long, so if you're not sure and have the data to back it up, don't post.