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SECNAVINST 5420.193 Board for Correction of Naval Records


What are Reenlistment Codes?    

These codes are entered on military discharge documents and characterize a Navy/Marine Corps member's future eligibility to enlist or reenlist after discharge or separation from the military service.

RE-1- Eligible for reenlistment.

RE-1A- Eligible for reenlistment.

RE-2- Ineligible for reenlistment. Recommended for reenlistment but ineligible because of status: Fleet Reservist Retired (except for transfer to Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL), Commissioned Officer. Warrant 0fficer, Midshipman, Cadet.

RE-3A- Failure to meet area aptitude prerequisites. Fully qualified for enlistment, provided mental criteria of table 2-1 are met. Alien.

RE-3B- Restricted assignment. Parenthood. Pregnancy. 

RE-3C- Reenlistment authorized by CMC only. Ineligible for enlistment, unless waiver is granted. Conscientious Objector.

RE-3D- Failure to meet disciplinary standards. Ineligible for enlistment, unless waiver is granted. Demonstrated dependency or hardship not meeting criteria specified in Bupersman article C-10308.

RE-3E- Failure to meet education prerequisites. Fully qualified for enlistment provided education criteria is met. Erroneous induction.

RE-3F- Erroneous enlistment.

RE-3G- Condition (not physical disability) interfering with performance of duty.

RE-3H- Hardship

RE-3K- Disenrolled from Naval Academy, not considered qualified for enlisted status.

RE-3M- Marriage.

RE-3N- Importance to national health, safety or interest.

RE-3P- Physical disability (includes discharge and transfer to TDRL). Obesity. Motion sickness. Disqualified for officer candidate training.

RE-3R- Rank reappointment restriction. Ineligible for reenlist unless waivered

RE-3R- Professional growth criteria. Ineligible for reenlist unless waivered

RE-3S- Sole surviving son.

RE-3T- Overweight

RE-3U- Minority

RE-4- Not recommended for reenlistment

RE-5 USNR-R released after serving 90 or more days of Active Duty for training (ADT). Returned to Reserve unit/activity without reenlistment eligibility being determined.

RE-6 Ineligible or denied reenlistment due to High Year Tenure

RE-7 Completing the initial 2-year active duty obligation under the 2x8 Navy Reserve Program.

RE-8 Temporary medical conditions or unsatisfactory initial performance and conduct (available to recruits assigned to Recruit Training command for initial training only).


 

Are Administrative Separation Codes and Reenlistment Codes the same?   

 

No.  Administrative Separation Codes are used to represent the reason the service member is leaving the military service, i.e., 213, Discharge for retirement as an officer.  For more information about discharge or separation from Naval service, see Administrative Separations, on this website.

 

The reenlistment codes represent an enlisted member's ability to return to military service, i.e., RE-1, fully qualified for reenlistment versus RE-4, ineligible for reenlistment.

 


 How do I change a reenlistment code?  

You must first submit your request to change a reenlistment code to BUPERS (PERS-254).

Following a response from BUPERS and depending on how long you have been discharged from the Naval service, submit a request to change the RE code by writing to the Board for Correction of Naval Records.

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