The National Guard recruiter will be able to help you - if his problem can be resolved, he or she will know how. You will undoubtedly not be the first or the worst case they have dealt with.

I hope this helps: I would like to mention the regulatory premise that “no requirement to change [an] RE code exists to qualify for enlistment.” The implication here is that RE codes fall in both waivable and nonwaivable categories (for example, In lieu of trial by court martial, per AR 601-280, is a voluntary discharge and a waivable disqualification with time pre-requisites which bars a soldier from immediate reenlistment). Please note, per AR 601-210: 4–2. Moral and administrative disqualifications: (b) Recruiters do not have the authority to…refuse to forward an applicant’s [waiver] request. Army regulations reference both waivable [emphasis added] disqualifications and nonwaivable disqualifications. As such, and in light of regulatory authority, at least as I understand it, my hope is that USAREC Commanders will show a professional commitment to proper regulatory process and correct the record of all applicants with a waivable disqualification. One final note, recent studies suggest that “overall, soldiers with waivers appear more committed to their service once they get in. Statistics show they tend to stay in the Army longer and re-enlist at higher rates.” I encourage all to continued with their waiver request especially if they have an immaculate military record and especially if they love being in the United States military.

I got an R E 4 . and would never want to go back!