Good Sep Code, Honerable Discharge, but RE 4...

[Crash501]

I was medically discharged from the US Marine Corps in 2003. My DD 214 says "condition not a disability" I received a Honorable Discharge with a Good Sep Code. I just started looking at getting back into the military and my RE code is a 4 for some reason. I have no conduct problems and no permanent disability. The recruiter said "Your sep code and RE code don't match at all". How can I look into this? I have heard a congressman may be my best bet? I have done nothing wrong and would like to know has this happened before?

Thanks in advance,

Eric

 

[og719]

Google "Board for Correction of Naval Records" and proceed from there.

 

[Free_Advice]

The issue will be the time period since your discharge. Looking to re-enlist? I don't think that they'll change to code but anything is possible.

It is an odd one ... but the code means nothing unless you have a desire to re-enlist.

 

[Shadowbunny]

The issue will be the time period since your discharge. Looking to re-enlist? I don't think that they'll change to code but anything is possible.

It is an odd one ... but the code means nothing unless you have a desire to re-enlist.

Since OP stated he "just started looking at getting back into the military" it's obvious he's interested in reenlisting.

OP, og719's advice was the place to start. Good luck.

 

[umkemesic]

Yes, the advice is solid, let me add:

You woud need to fill out a DD FORM 149:

www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/infomgt/forms/eforms/dd0149.pdf

And send it to the Naval Board (address on back). If this is a slam-dunk mistake they will change it. I would include any relevant information.

The Government will respond (usually a JAG of Civ GS). If there are any issues, they will move to deny the petition, but if it is a clear mistake they will not contest it.

This process is usually within a year, maybe even within 4-6 months, impossible to tell, but should not be long if the issues are not complex. They usually have a mandatory completion date and these claims are quickly handled.