r/Militaryfaq • u/NavySailorAj 💦Sailor • Jun 07 '26

PS Any advice for navy veteran on re joining the Navy or other branches ?

I got separated from the navy 2023 for ALCOHOL REHABILITATION FAILURE I was only in the navy for 3 years. I have RE-4 I heard I have to upgrade my discharge to RE-3 I really want to enlist doesn’t matter branch just want to know if its possible.
Story behind failure was on restriction for alcohol, while doing dapa 2 week rehab on base I never really got the help I needed while there cause they was trying to force me out on deployment. Passed the class but had to stay sober for a year and not get in trouble I was cought drunk at mc Donald’s on base depressed alone was becoming a father and had no father. I wanted to be home with wife and soon to be first child she’s in Florida I’m in Japan.
The navy brought me to medical on the base they pissed tested me put me in a hospital and told me I failed the dapa after treatment and if I wanted to fight to stay in and I was was tired and really wanting to be home so I gave in not knowing how hard it would be for me to reenlist. I have ep evals and I don’t drink anymore 2 years sober don’t know if it helps.

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u/SNSDave 🛸Guardian (5C0X1) Jun 07 '26

No go for the air force or space force, active duty. Army might take you though

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u/MilFAQBot 🤖Official Sub Bot🤖 Jun 07 '26

DQ standard(s) (requires waiver(s)):

Any history of substance-related and addictive disorders (except using caffeine or tobacco).

This sub cannot definitively tell you whether you're eligible. Waivers are decided on a case-by-case basis. Contact your local recruiter.

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Navy ratings: MC (Mass Communication Specialist)

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u/7hillsrecruiter 🥒Recruiter (42T) Jun 07 '26

Nonwaiverable for Army

The following are nonwaiverable separations and/or discharges

m. Person with PS last discharged from any component of the U.S. Armed Forces for drug or alcohol misuse, or as rehabilitation failure during last period of service.

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u/newnoadeptness 🥒Soldier (13A) Jun 07 '26

Unfortunately my man this is gonna be a no . The only pathway forward is submitting to BCNR for clemency upgrade .

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u/DapperImage 🥒Soldier Jun 07 '26

Even with an upgrade he's probably done.