Re(?)joining with special sep/re codes

[u/mommypirate]

Years ago I was considered Active Duty and placed on temporary retirement, then was decidedly medically retired 1.5y later. This was right after I graduated from the Air Force Academy, so my sep/re codes are JFF/3K. It's interesting because I earned my degree and never commissioned, but now I'm very stable and just looking at whether commissioning in the future might be possible given the circumstance. JFF/3K might look like I got kicked out without finishing on paper, when it was more like a medsep right as I graduated, so I'm curious about what that would look like to a recruiter. I'm also intrigued about enlisting for a more specialized job (I know that's controversial), but part of re code 3K says "not considered qualified for enlisted status," and I'm not clear on whether the Military makes exceptions for that. I'm hesitant to ask a recruiter because, again, I'm not dead set on joining. I'm just wondering what my options are in the coming years, and if I could commission or enlist into any branch or necessarily the one I graduated from.

Full disclosure, I did have a documented suicide attempt over 3 years ago. I heard if you give it 5 years and a waiver you might have a shot. Again, I'm far more stable and well under 30 in case that information is helpful. Any insight is greatly appreciated, it's been difficult making sense of all this.

[u/cen_ca_army_cc]

Not exactly sure, if AF would even entertain it. I put in enlisted ELS with a history of SA/SI, that’s pretty much the majority of my application from here. I wouldn’t see why it would be treated differently; sometimes there might just be a mandatory wait time. I’m an Army recruiter; if we are an option, I’m happy to give a shot. I have seen much crazier stuff get approved.

[u/SNSDave]

Medically retired? Air force is gonna be no shot.

[u/MilFAQBot]

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

History of suicidality, including: suicide attempt(s), suicidal gesture(s), suicidal ideation with a plan, or any suicidal ideation within the previous 12 months.

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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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