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DD-214 Reentry Code

RE Code 1

What an RE-1 code recorded on a DD Form 214 means depends on the service that issued the form and, for older forms, on when it was issued.

Each entry below separates two questions: the meaning recorded by the issuing service, shown only where a source from the same service states it, and any separately published recruiting guidance, each with its own source and period. Air Force codes print without the RE prefix, for example 1C rather than RE-1C. The block this code prints in varies by form printing, so the DD-214 worksheet asks for your form's title before using block numbers.

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Army (2 entries)

  • RE-1

    From the current tables · Grounded in public official records

    Meaning recorded by the issuing service

    Person completing their term of active service who is considered qualified to reenter the U.S. Army.

    Source: AR 601-210 (20 March 2026), table 3-1 · official text

    Separate recruiting guidance published by the Army

    The cited Army guidance classifies this code as follows:

    From the current tables

    Qualified for enlistment if all other criteria are met.

    This is a classification in that service's own enlistment table. It cannot determine how current rules apply to an individual case, it is not the meaning printed by the issuing service, and it is not an eligibility decision.

    Source: AR 601-210 (20 March 2026), table 3-1 · official text

  • RE-1A · RE-1B · RE-1C

    Historical usage; the current tables list it as no longer issued · Historical usage; never presented as current

    Meaning recorded by the issuing service

    Soldier separated prior to the effective date of the current regulation. These codes are no longer issued.

    Source: AR 601-210 (20 March 2026), table 3-1 · official text

    Separate recruiting guidance published by the Army

    The cited Army guidance classifies this code as follows:

    From the current tables

    Qualified for enlistment provided the reason and authority do not preclude enlistment or require a waiver. May not enlist until 93 days after separation if otherwise qualified.

    This is a classification in that service's own enlistment table. It cannot determine how current rules apply to an individual case, it is not the meaning printed by the issuing service, and it is not an eligibility decision.

    Source: AR 601-210 (20 March 2026), table 3-1 · official text

Navy (1 entry)

  • RE-1 · RE-1E · RE-1R

    From the current tables · Evidence limited; no meaning is claimed

    No meaning published by the Navy for this code appears in our sources yet, so none is shown here.

    Separate recruiting guidance published by the Army

    The cited Army guidance classifies this code as follows:

    From the current tables

    Persons eligible for reenlistment. Qualified for enlistment if all other applicable criteria are met.

    This is a classification in that service's own enlistment table. It cannot determine how current rules apply to an individual case, it is not the meaning printed by the issuing service, and it is not an eligibility decision.

    Source: AR 601-210 (20 March 2026), table 3-2 (Navy and Coast Guard) · official text

Air Force (9 entries)

  • 1A

    From the current tables · Grounded in public official records

    Meaning recorded by the issuing service

    Ineligible to reenlist, but the condition was waived.

    Source: DAFI 36-2606 (22 May 2024), table 5.2 item 1 · official text

    Separate recruiting guidance published by the Air Force

    The cited Air Force guidance classifies this code as follows:

    From the current tables

    Eligible for immediate reenlistment.

    This is a classification in that service's own enlistment table. It cannot determine how current rules apply to an individual case, it is not the meaning printed by the issuing service, and it is not an eligibility decision.

    Source: DAFI 36-2606 (22 May 2024), table 5.2 item 1 · official text

  • 1J

    From the current tables · Grounded in public official records

    Meaning recorded by the issuing service

    Eligible to reenlist but elects separation, including members selected under the selective reenlistment program who elect separation.

    Source: DAFI 36-2606 (22 May 2024), table 5.2 item 2 · official text

    Separate recruiting guidance published by the Air Force

    The cited Air Force guidance classifies this code as follows:

    From the current tables

    Eligible for immediate reenlistment and prior-service enlistment.

    This is a classification in that service's own enlistment table. It cannot determine how current rules apply to an individual case, it is not the meaning printed by the issuing service, and it is not an eligibility decision.

    Source: DAFI 36-2606 (22 May 2024), table 5.2 item 2 · official text

  • 1K

    From the current tables · Grounded in public official records

    Meaning recorded by the issuing service

    Career members selected under the selective reenlistment program with 13 months or less remaining before completing 20 years of total service.

    Source: DAFI 36-2606 (22 May 2024), table 5.2 item 3 · official text

    Separate recruiting guidance published by the Air Force

    The cited Air Force guidance classifies this code as follows:

    From the current tables

    Eligible; members are not separated with this code.

    This is a classification in that service's own enlistment table. It cannot determine how current rules apply to an individual case, it is not the meaning printed by the issuing service, and it is not an eligibility decision.

    Source: DAFI 36-2606 (22 May 2024), table 5.2 item 3 · official text

  • 1M

    From the current tables · Grounded in public official records

    Meaning recorded by the issuing service

    Eligible to reenlist; second-term or career members not yet considered under the selective reenlistment program.

    Source: DAFI 36-2606 (22 May 2024), table 5.2 item 4 · official text

    Separate recruiting guidance published by the Air Force

    The cited Air Force guidance classifies this code as follows:

    From the current tables

    Eligible; members are not separated with this code.

    This is a classification in that service's own enlistment table. It cannot determine how current rules apply to an individual case, it is not the meaning printed by the issuing service, and it is not an eligibility decision.

    Source: DAFI 36-2606 (22 May 2024), table 5.2 item 4 · official text

  • 1P

    From the current tables · Grounded in public official records

    Meaning recorded by the issuing service

    Eligible second-term or career members with less than 19 years of service selected under the selective reenlistment program, with 13 months or less to expiration or serving on an extension.

    Source: DAFI 36-2606 (22 May 2024), table 5.2 item 5 · official text

    Separate recruiting guidance published by the Air Force

    The cited Air Force guidance classifies this code as follows:

    From the current tables

    Eligible; members are not separated with this code.

    This is a classification in that service's own enlistment table. It cannot determine how current rules apply to an individual case, it is not the meaning printed by the issuing service, and it is not an eligibility decision.

    Source: DAFI 36-2606 (22 May 2024), table 5.2 item 5 · official text

  • 1Q

    From the current tables · Grounded in public official records

    Meaning recorded by the issuing service

    Eligible career members with more than 20 years of service selected under the selective reenlistment program, with 13 months or less to expiration or serving on an extension.

    Source: DAFI 36-2606 (22 May 2024), table 5.2 item 6 · official text

    Separate recruiting guidance published by the Air Force

    The cited Air Force guidance classifies this code as follows:

    From the current tables

    Eligible; members are not separated with this code.

    This is a classification in that service's own enlistment table. It cannot determine how current rules apply to an individual case, it is not the meaning printed by the issuing service, and it is not an eligibility decision.

    Source: DAFI 36-2606 (22 May 2024), table 5.2 item 6 · official text

  • 1R

    From the current tables · Grounded in public official records

    Meaning recorded by the issuing service

    First-term Airmen and Guardians selected for reenlistment under the selective reenlistment program.

    Source: DAFI 36-2606 (22 May 2024), table 5.2 item 7 · official text

    Separate recruiting guidance published by the Air Force

    The cited Air Force guidance classifies this code as follows:

    From the current tables

    Eligible; members are not separated with this code.

    This is a classification in that service's own enlistment table. It cannot determine how current rules apply to an individual case, it is not the meaning printed by the issuing service, and it is not an eligibility decision.

    Source: DAFI 36-2606 (22 May 2024), table 5.2 item 7 · official text

  • 1T

    From the current tables · Grounded in public official records

    Meaning recorded by the issuing service

    Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve members serving on voluntary or involuntary extended active duty.

    Source: DAFI 36-2606 (22 May 2024), table 5.2 item 8 · official text

    Separate recruiting guidance published by the Air Force

    The cited Air Force guidance classifies this code as follows:

    From the current tables

    Eligible to request enlistment in the regular Air Force or Space Force only.

    This is a classification in that service's own enlistment table. It cannot determine how current rules apply to an individual case, it is not the meaning printed by the issuing service, and it is not an eligibility decision.

    Source: DAFI 36-2606 (22 May 2024), table 5.2 item 8 · official text

  • 1S

    From the current tables · Grounded in public official records

    Meaning recorded by the issuing service

    Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve members serving on a statutory tour.

    Source: DAFI 36-2606 (22 May 2024), table 5.2 item 9 · official text

    Separate recruiting guidance published by the Air Force

    The cited Air Force guidance classifies this code as follows:

    From the current tables

    Eligible under the applicable Guard or Reserve program only.

    This is a classification in that service's own enlistment table. It cannot determine how current rules apply to an individual case, it is not the meaning printed by the issuing service, and it is not an eligibility decision.

    Source: DAFI 36-2606 (22 May 2024), table 5.2 item 9 · official text

Marine Corps (3 entries)

  • RE-1A

    From the current tables · Grounded in public official records

    Meaning recorded by the issuing service

    Recommended and eligible.

    Source: MCO 1900.16 (MARCORSEPMAN) w/CH-3, appendix I · official text

    Separate recruiting guidance published by the Marine Corps

    The cited Marine Corps guidance classifies this code as follows:

    From the current tables

    No restrictions to reenlistment. Meets all prerequisites, including Marines discharged at end of active service while pregnant who would otherwise be eligible.

    This is a classification in that service's own enlistment table. It cannot determine how current rules apply to an individual case, it is not the meaning printed by the issuing service, and it is not an eligibility decision.

    Source: MCO 1900.16 (MARCORSEPMAN) w/CH-3, appendix I · official text

  • RE-1B

    From the current tables · Grounded in public official records

    Meaning recorded by the issuing service

    Recommended, eligible, and requested retention but denied retention by the Commandant. Assigned only by the Commandant, for corporals and sergeants with satisfactory records released at end of active service due to enlisted career force controls.

    Source: MCO 1900.16 (MARCORSEPMAN) w/CH-3, appendix I · official text

  • RE-1C

    From the current tables · Grounded in public official records

    Meaning recorded by the issuing service

    Recommended and eligible career Marines meeting generally acceptable standards who requested retention and were denied further service by the Commandant. Assigned by the Commandant.

    Source: MCO 1900.16 (MARCORSEPMAN) w/CH-3, appendix I · official text

Coast Guard (1 entry)

  • RE-1 · RE-1E · RE-1R

    From the current tables · Evidence limited; no meaning is claimed

    No meaning published by the Coast Guard for this code appears in our sources yet, so none is shown here.

    Separate recruiting guidance published by the Army

    The cited Army guidance classifies this code as follows:

    From the current tables

    Persons eligible for reenlistment. Qualified for enlistment if all other applicable criteria are met.

    This is a classification in that service's own enlistment table. It cannot determine how current rules apply to an individual case, it is not the meaning printed by the issuing service, and it is not an eligibility decision.

    Source: AR 601-210 (20 March 2026), table 3-2 (Navy and Coast Guard) · official text

Reading an RE code

An RE code is recorded on the DD Form 214 at separation. What the code means is one question; what a recruiting table says about enlisting later is another, and on this page the two answers can come from different services. Neither section is an eligibility decision: waiver practice changes with the recruiting climate, and a recruiter for the branch you want to join is the authority on what your code means today. An incorrect code can be challenged through the service's Board for Correction of Military Records.

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