Legal Question in Military Law in Georgia

Re-Enlistment

I was discharged in Nov. 2000 from Navy after 6 months. Was UA for 28 days and turned myself in. While in restricted duty I failed a drug test ,I smoked marijuana while UA. Want to enlist in ARNG. OTH discharge, separation code HKA, RE code 4. Is this possible. If so who should I contact, and what needs to be done?


Asked on 12/04/07, 9:52 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
John K. Harris Attorney at Law

Re: Re-Enlistment

Before you can join any branch of the military, you will probably need to appeal to the appropriate discharge review board to have your discharge upgraded or send a request to the apppropriate military department for a waiver and/or exception to policy to enter the military.

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Answered on 12/06/07, 11:17 am
Anthony DeWitt Bartimus, Frickleton Robertson & Gorny, PC

Re: Re-Enlistment

You can ask, but the bottom line is that with an other than honorable discharge and a history of misconduct the national guard is unlikely to invite you back.

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Answered on 12/05/07, 9:48 am


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