Am I Crazy?

**Terminator** · 01-27-06, 07:36 AM

Originally Posted by PACMAN

It is ok you could not cut it Brad, I still respect JROTC....

I was in the Army (Reserves) dick!!!! Don't hate me, cause you ain't me!

**mxwelch** · 01-27-06, 07:34 PM

Well, I talked to the recruiter today and here it is in a nutshell: As long as I'm in shape, he said he should be able to get me a waiver. I asked him various questions pertaining to my employer, what MOS openings we have around that I could drive for drill etc... Looking like Quantico. Great rifle ranges.

The position of combat engineer looks like a possibility. I have a face to face meeting with all my paperwork scheduled for next week. His only concern was my only concern, could my body handle it. I told him I'd rather not go to Paris Island in the summer and that I needed about 3-4 months to get in shape and he told me that should work.

Indy · 01-27-06, 09:43 PM

Originally Posted by Welpe

Man you guys know how to mother f$^% a thread, that's for sure.

That right there is what you call talent.

**Virginian** · 01-27-06, 09:49 PM

Damn Mxwelch... that's some serious stuff. I hope you make the right choice that will lead to what you want. I'd totally be there in the summer, as I can't stand to be cold one bit

Good luck getting through the process, if it's what you decide to do! Come on down here and run with me, I need to get my ass in shape for a 10k in April and I am not there yet

**PACMAN** · 01-28-06, 07:45 PM

Originally Posted by Terminator

I was in the Army (Reserves) dick!!!! Don't hate me, cause you ain't me!

Oh the Army Reserves!.......AHEM well My apologies! I had no Idea you were a reservist, I stand corrected....I will tell all these Marines at MCAS Fightertown and Camp Pendleton to stand the fuck by because the Brad the ARMY Reservist is coming to visit San Diego.......

**mxwelch** · 01-28-06, 08:40 PM

Originally Posted by Virginian

Damn Mxwelch... that's some serious stuff. I hope you make the right choice that will lead to what you want. I'd totally be there in the summer, as I can't stand to be cold one bit

Good luck getting through the process, if it's what you decide to do! Come on down here and run with me, I need to get my ass in shape for a 10k in April and I am not there yet

You wouldn't be cold after the first couple of miles.

Besides, it is just S.C.

**mxwelch** · 01-28-06, 09:03 PM

I found my DD-214 and took a peek at my re-enlistment code. RE-3. I did some digging and found a website that explains the codes. I was honorably discharged from the Guard in 1989 for a condition called Osgood-Schlatters. It's an inflammation of the knees that affects a percentage of teenagers. It no longer bothers me. I would suspect that the "3" left an open door to get back in with a waiver. Any thoughts on this?

http://www.usmchangout.com/reenlistmentcodes.htm

**lastoutcop4ever** · 01-28-06, 09:12 PM

Anyone who helps out in the Armed Forces is okay in my book...GO FOR IT!!! GOOD LUCK!

MountainCop · 01-28-06, 11:10 PM

Originally Posted by mxwelch

I found my DD-214 and took a peek at my re-enlistment code. RE-3. I did some digging and found a website that explains the codes. I was honorably discharged from the Guard in 1989 for a condition called Osgood-Schlatters. It's an inflammation of the knees that affects a percentage of teenagers. It no longer bothers me. I would suspect that the "3" left an open door to get back in with a waiver. Any thoughts on this?

http://www.usmchangout.com/reenlistmentcodes.htm

Per the ANG web site http://www.army.com/enlist/ps-re-codes.html

Code RE-3 is: Individuals who are not qualified for continued Army service, but the disqualification is waiverable. Ineligible for enlistment unless a waiver is granted. So I think you're OK with a waiver.

Dont feel bad. Since I went out with a severe back injury (later mostly cured with an experimental surgery) - they gave me an RE-4. No way, no how. Oh well...

**mxwelch** · 01-28-06, 11:44 PM

Originally Posted by MountainCop

Per the ANG web site http://www.army.com/enlist/ps-re-codes.html

Code RE-3 is: Individuals who are not qualified for continued Army service, but the disqualification is waiverable. Ineligible for enlistment unless a waiver is granted. So I think you're OK with a waiver.

Dont feel bad. Since I went out with a severe back injury (later mostly cured with an experimental surgery) - they gave me an RE-4. No way, no how. Oh well...

Cool, I never thought that the codes would be different from branch to branch. My conditon no longer affects me and I need a waiver for age anyway. I guess I'll find out soon enough. Rep for the info I'm too stupid too think about.