If however, a former Soldier can provide evidence that the RE code is an error or unjust, the former Soldier may apply to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records for a correction of the RE code. Depending on the type of discharge and disqualification, a waiver may not be possible. Soldiers separated with an RE-3 or RE-4 code must seek a waiver from a recruiter to enlist. The RE code is not upgraded to allow enlistment. 1600 Spearhead Division Drive, Dept 365.For this type of correction, please send a letter and a copy of your DD Form 214 to the following address requesting the correction: Question: Can the Army Discharge Review Board change my Reentry Eligibility (RE) code?Īnswer: The RE code (Reentry Eligibility code) is determined by the reason for separation, not the character of separation.Īccording to Army Regulation 601-210 (Regular Army and Army Reserve Enlistment Program), the Reentry Eligibility (RE) code can only be changed if an incorrect code was entered. You may apply for a discharge review online at and send the signature page and evidence as instructed by the online program ' or - you may print a blank DD Form 293 from this website under Army Discharge Review Board application procedures, fill in the form and mail it with your evidence to the address shown on the reverse of the form. You must provide with your application evidence and supporting documents to show that there is an error, injustice, or inequity in your discharge. Changes or upgrades in discharges are only made if there is a proven error, injustice, or inequity in the discharge. There is no automatic upgrade of a discharge after six months or any other time period. Question: Is my discharge automatically upgraded after six months?Īnswer: No. Army Regulation 15-180, Army Discharge Review Board, governs the actions and composition of the ADRB.

The Department of Defense Directive 1332.28, Discharge Review Board Procedures and Standards, establishes uniform policies and procedures and standards for review of discharges and dismissals.

The authority for ADRB review comes from Public Law 95-126 and Title 10 U.S.C. Question: What is the purpose of the Army Discharge Review Board?Īnswer: The Army Discharge Review Board is authorized to review the character, reason and authority of a discharge of any service member discharged from active military service within the past 15 years. With a comparison between Personal Appearance Hearings and Records Review Hearings Frequently Asked Questions Kennedy Class Action, Exhibit G (Public Notice)

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