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DD-214 Reentry Code

RE Code 2

What an RE-2 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 2C rather than RE-2C. 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-2 · RE-2B · RE-2C

    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

  • RE-2A

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

    Meaning recorded by the issuing service

    Soldiers separated prior to the effective date of the current regulation who did not meet reentry criteria at time of separation. 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

    Ineligible unless a waiver is granted.

    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-2

    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 ineligible for reenlistment. Not eligible for 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: AR 601-210 (20 March 2026), table 3-2 (Navy and Coast Guard) · official text

Air Force (23 entries)

  • 2A

    From the current tables · Grounded in public official records

    Meaning recorded by the issuing service

    Air Force Personnel Center denied reenlistment. Reserved for AFPC use.

    Source: DAFI 36-2606 (22 May 2024), table 5.3 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

    Ineligible to reenlist.

    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 5.3 item 1 · official text

  • 2B

    From the current tables · Grounded in public official records

    Meaning recorded by the issuing service

    Separated with a general or under other than honorable conditions discharge.

    Source: DAFI 36-2606 (22 May 2024), table 5.3 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

    Ineligible to reenlist.

    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 5.3 item 2 · official text

  • 2C

    From the current tables · Grounded in public official records

    Meaning recorded by the issuing service

    Involuntarily separated with an honorable discharge, or an entry-level separation without characterization of service.

    Source: DAFI 36-2606 (22 May 2024), table 5.3 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

    Ineligible to reenlist.

    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 5.3 item 3 · official text

  • 2D

    From the current tables · Grounded in public official records

    Meaning recorded by the issuing service

    Returned prisoner with less than six months of service since return to duty.

    Source: DAFI 36-2606 (22 May 2024), table 5.3 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

    Ineligible to reenlist.

    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 5.3 item 4 · official text

  • 2E

    From the current tables · Grounded in public official records

    Meaning recorded by the issuing service

    Serving a period of probation and rehabilitation.

    Source: DAFI 36-2606 (22 May 2024), table 5.3 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

    Ineligible to reenlist.

    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 5.3 item 5 · official text

  • 2F

    From the current tables · Grounded in public official records

    Meaning recorded by the issuing service

    Undergoing, or separated while undergoing, rehabilitation in a DoD regional confinement facility.

    Source: DAFI 36-2606 (22 May 2024), table 5.3 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

    Ineligible to reenlist.

    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 5.3 item 6 · official text

  • 2G

    From the current tables · Grounded in public official records

    Meaning recorded by the issuing service

    Participating in, or failed, the drug portion of the alcohol and drug abuse prevention and treatment program.

    Source: DAFI 36-2606 (22 May 2024), table 5.3 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

    Ineligible while the condition remains.

    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 5.3 item 7 · official text

  • 2H

    From the current tables · Grounded in public official records

    Meaning recorded by the issuing service

    Participating in, or failed to complete, the alcohol portion of the alcohol and drug abuse prevention and treatment program.

    Source: DAFI 36-2606 (22 May 2024), table 5.3 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

    Ineligible while the condition remains.

    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 5.3 item 8 · official text

  • 2I

    From the current tables · Grounded in public official records

    Meaning recorded by the issuing service

    Non-US citizen serving on an initial enlistment.

    Source: DAFI 36-2606 (22 May 2024), table 5.3 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

    Ineligible to reenlist.

    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 5.3 item 9 · official text

  • 2J

    From the current tables · Grounded in public official records

    Meaning recorded by the issuing service

    Under investigation by military or civilian authority where the outcome may result in discharge or court-martial.

    Source: DAFI 36-2606 (22 May 2024), table 5.3 item 10 · official text

    Separate recruiting guidance published by the Air Force

    The cited Air Force guidance classifies this code as follows:

    From the current tables

    Ineligible; 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 5.3 item 10 · official text

  • 2K

    From the current tables · Grounded in public official records

    Meaning recorded by the issuing service

    Formally notified of initiation of involuntary separation action.

    Source: DAFI 36-2606 (22 May 2024), table 5.3 item 11 · official text

    Separate recruiting guidance published by the Air Force

    The cited Air Force guidance classifies this code as follows:

    From the current tables

    Ineligible to reenlist.

    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 5.3 item 11 · official text

  • 2L

    From the current tables · Grounded in public official records

    Meaning recorded by the issuing service

    Civilian criminal charges pending for a confinement-level offense, or court-martial charges preferred or under appellate review.

    Source: DAFI 36-2606 (22 May 2024), table 5.3 item 12 · official text

    Separate recruiting guidance published by the Air Force

    The cited Air Force guidance classifies this code as follows:

    From the current tables

    Ineligible to reenlist.

    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 5.3 item 12 · official text

  • 2M

    From the current tables · Grounded in public official records

    Meaning recorded by the issuing service

    Serving a sentence or suspended sentence of court-martial, or separated while serving one.

    Source: DAFI 36-2606 (22 May 2024), table 5.3 item 13 · official text

    Separate recruiting guidance published by the Air Force

    The cited Air Force guidance classifies this code as follows:

    From the current tables

    Ineligible to reenlist.

    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 5.3 item 13 · official text

  • 2N

    From the current tables · Grounded in public official records

    Meaning recorded by the issuing service

    Conscientious objector whose religious convictions preclude unrestricted assignment.

    Source: DAFI 36-2606 (22 May 2024), table 5.3 item 14 · official text

    Separate recruiting guidance published by the Air Force

    The cited Air Force guidance classifies this code as follows:

    From the current tables

    Ineligible to reenlist.

    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 5.3 item 14 · official text

  • 2P

    From the current tables · Grounded in public official records

    Meaning recorded by the issuing service

    Absent without leave, deserter, or dropped from the rolls.

    Source: DAFI 36-2606 (22 May 2024), table 5.3 item 15 · official text

    Separate recruiting guidance published by the Air Force

    The cited Air Force guidance classifies this code as follows:

    From the current tables

    Ineligible to reenlist.

    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 5.3 item 15 · official text

  • 2Q

    From the current tables · Grounded in public official records

    Meaning recorded by the issuing service

    Medically retired or discharged.

    Source: DAFI 36-2606 (22 May 2024), table 5.3 item 16 · official text

    Separate recruiting guidance published by the Air Force

    The cited Air Force guidance classifies this code as follows:

    From the current tables

    Ineligible to reenlist.

    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 5.3 item 16 · official text

  • 2R

    From the current tables · Grounded in public official records

    Meaning recorded by the issuing service

    Within 23 months of the 62nd birthday with at least 18 years 1 month of service and 13 months or less remaining to the date of separation.

    Source: DAFI 36-2606 (22 May 2024), table 5.3 item 17 · official text

    Separate recruiting guidance published by the Air Force

    The cited Air Force guidance classifies this code as follows:

    From the current tables

    Ineligible to reenlist; extension rules may apply.

    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 5.3 item 17 · official text

  • 2S

    From the current tables · Grounded in public official records

    Meaning recorded by the issuing service

    Within 23 months of the 62nd birthday with at least 18 years 1 month of service and more than 13 months remaining to the date of separation.

    Source: DAFI 36-2606 (22 May 2024), table 5.3 item 18 · official text

    Separate recruiting guidance published by the Air Force

    The cited Air Force guidance classifies this code as follows:

    From the current tables

    Ineligible to reenlist; extension rules may apply.

    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 5.3 item 18 · official text

  • 2T

    From the current tables · Grounded in public official records

    Meaning recorded by the issuing service

    High year of tenure date at 20 or more years of service, within 23 months of that date, with 13 months or less remaining.

    Source: DAFI 36-2606 (22 May 2024), table 5.3 item 19 · official text

    Separate recruiting guidance published by the Air Force

    The cited Air Force guidance classifies this code as follows:

    From the current tables

    Ineligible to reenlist; extension rules may apply.

    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 5.3 item 19 · official text

  • 2U

    From the current tables · Grounded in public official records

    Meaning recorded by the issuing service

    High year of tenure date at 20 or more years of service, within 23 months of that date, with more than 13 months remaining.

    Source: DAFI 36-2606 (22 May 2024), table 5.3 item 20 · official text

    Separate recruiting guidance published by the Air Force

    The cited Air Force guidance classifies this code as follows:

    From the current tables

    Ineligible to reenlist; extension rules may apply.

    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 5.3 item 20 · official text

  • 2V

    From the current tables · Grounded in public official records

    Meaning recorded by the issuing service

    Applied for retirement, or retirement has been approved.

    Source: DAFI 36-2606 (22 May 2024), table 5.3 item 21 · official text

    Separate recruiting guidance published by the Air Force

    The cited Air Force guidance classifies this code as follows:

    From the current tables

    Ineligible to reenlist.

    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 5.3 item 21 · official text

  • 2W

    From the current tables · Grounded in public official records

    Meaning recorded by the issuing service

    Retired and recalled to the regular Air Force or Space Force.

    Source: DAFI 36-2606 (22 May 2024), table 5.3 item 22 · official text

    Separate recruiting guidance published by the Air Force

    The cited Air Force guidance classifies this code as follows:

    From the current tables

    Ineligible to reenlist.

    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 5.3 item 22 · official text

  • 2X

    From the current tables · Grounded in public official records

    Meaning recorded by the issuing service

    Non-selected for reenlistment, or non-selected for continued service in the noncommissioned officer career status program.

    Source: DAFI 36-2606 (22 May 2024), table 5.3 item 23 · official text

    Separate recruiting guidance published by the Air Force

    The cited Air Force guidance classifies this code as follows:

    From the current tables

    Ineligible to reenlist.

    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 5.3 item 23 · official text

Marine Corps (3 entries)

  • RE-2A

    From the current tables · Grounded in public official records

    Meaning recorded by the issuing service

    Transferred to the Fleet Marine Corps Reserve prior to reaching maximum service limitations for grade.

    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

    Recommended and eligible for reenlistment at time of transfer to the Fleet Marine Corps Reserve.

    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-2B

    From the current tables · Grounded in public official records

    Meaning recorded by the issuing service

    Retired. For disability or transfer to the temporary disability retired list, RE-3P is assigned instead.

    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

    Not eligible for 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: MCO 1900.16 (MARCORSEPMAN) w/CH-3, appendix I · official text

  • RE-2C

    From the current tables · Grounded in public official records

    Meaning recorded by the issuing service

    Transferred to the Fleet Marine Corps Reserve at maximum service limitation for grade.

    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

    Not eligible for reenlistment at time of transfer to the Fleet Marine Corps Reserve.

    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

Coast Guard (1 entry)

  • RE-2

    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 ineligible for reenlistment. Not eligible for 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: 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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