ReEnlistment Codes
**NOTE: Not all of these codes are still used. If you come across a code that is not on this list, please contact us.
Marine Corps / Navy Reenlistment codes
These codes are contained on military discharge documents and determine whether or not one may reenlist or enlist in a military service at a later time. In general, those who receive a Navy/Marine/Coast Guard RE Code of 1 may reenlist in their previous service or another service with no problem. Individuals with a Navy/Marine/Coast Guard RE Code of "2" may usually reenlist in their service or another service with various restrictions, or if the circumstances which resulted in the code no longer apply. Individuals with a Navy/Marine/Coast Guard RE Code of "3" can normally reenlist in their service or another Service, but will probably require a waiver to be processed. Individuals with a Navy/Marine/Coast Guard RE Code of "4" are normally not eligible to reenlist in their service, nor join another service.
| RE - 1 | Eligible for reenlistment |
RE - 1A |
Eligible for reenlistment |
RE -1B |
Recommended, eligible and requested retention but denied retention by CMC. May only be assigned by CMC. |
| RE - 1C | Recommended and eligible career Marines meeting generally acceptable standards and denied further service. |
| RE - 1D | No longer used. Assigned during Vietnam time frame. Unsure of the meaning. |
RE - 2 |
Ineligible for reenlistment. Recommended for reenlistment but ineligible because of status: Fleet Reservist Retired (except for transfer to TDRL), Commissioned Officer. Warrant 0fficer, Midshipman, Cadet. |
| RE- 2B | Retired |
| RE- 2C | Transferred to FMCR at maximum service limitation for grade. |
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.
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RE-3H |
Hardship |
RE-3K |
Disenrolled from Naval Academy, not considered qualified for enlisted status.
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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 wavered
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RE-3R |
Professional growth criteria. Ineligible for reenlist unless wavered
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RE-3S |
Sole surviving son |
RE-3T |
Overweight |
RE-3U |
Minority |
RE-4 |
Not recommended for reenlistment |
Sources:
Naval Inspector General
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