Ok so I joined the Navy in Oct 2011 and served active duty for a year and a half.
Why I was discharged:
I was asked to go TAD to a different ship since they were undermanned. While on that ship and on duty, I was sexually harassed and almost raped by a superior. I filed a formal complaint and shortly after, returned to my home ship. Once I was back, I got word that the CO of that ship threw everything out for "insufficient evidence" (and I later found out that the guy was that ships #1 EP, so they didnt want him to look bad). After hearing the outcome, I flipped out and my Chief asked me to talk to mental health, so I did. In that meeting I verbally said that if I ever saw that guy again I would hurt him. The doc recommended me for administrative separation and I agreed because I was pissed at the "system". I am really no harm to anyone or myself at all, I WAS rightfully and obviously upset about the whole incident.
Why Im confused:
I did great in bootcamp and promoted to E3 upon graduation. I was ship staff too. In A school I was a duty section leader and got honors in school. Graduated the top of my division in C school. Once in the fleet, I was doing awesome - no problems. Then the TAD incident happened and afterwards was separated. Ive read about the "RE-4" code being for SUPER bad things and bad conduct, etc. But I never did anything bad or wrong, I was the victim in this instance, so why the derogatory code? And RE-4 is usually accompanied by an OTH or BCD...but I have honorable? Did someone make a mistake somewhere?
Why Im really asking for help/advice:
My cousin was killed on 9/11/2001 on the plane that hit the ground in PA and since then I always wanted to serve. That incident in the Navy and me separating has been devastating and I want to re-join, even into another branch (prefer army). I am fully capable to serve my commitments. Im not a criminal or a badass or cause any mischief...I simply want to serve.
Looking at my DD214 right now it has the following info...
Type - Discharged
Character - Honorable
Separation Code - KFX
ReEntry Code - RE-4
Narrative - Personality Disorder
Any advice, tips, information is greatly appreciated.
Why I was discharged:
I was asked to go TAD to a different ship since they were undermanned. While on that ship and on duty, I was sexually harassed and almost raped by a superior. I filed a formal complaint and shortly after, returned to my home ship. Once I was back, I got word that the CO of that ship threw everything out for "insufficient evidence" (and I later found out that the guy was that ships #1 EP, so they didnt want him to look bad). After hearing the outcome, I flipped out and my Chief asked me to talk to mental health, so I did. In that meeting I verbally said that if I ever saw that guy again I would hurt him. The doc recommended me for administrative separation and I agreed because I was pissed at the "system". I am really no harm to anyone or myself at all, I WAS rightfully and obviously upset about the whole incident.
Why Im confused:
I did great in bootcamp and promoted to E3 upon graduation. I was ship staff too. In A school I was a duty section leader and got honors in school. Graduated the top of my division in C school. Once in the fleet, I was doing awesome - no problems. Then the TAD incident happened and afterwards was separated. Ive read about the "RE-4" code being for SUPER bad things and bad conduct, etc. But I never did anything bad or wrong, I was the victim in this instance, so why the derogatory code? And RE-4 is usually accompanied by an OTH or BCD...but I have honorable? Did someone make a mistake somewhere?
Why Im really asking for help/advice:
My cousin was killed on 9/11/2001 on the plane that hit the ground in PA and since then I always wanted to serve. That incident in the Navy and me separating has been devastating and I want to re-join, even into another branch (prefer army). I am fully capable to serve my commitments. Im not a criminal or a badass or cause any mischief...I simply want to serve.
Looking at my DD214 right now it has the following info...
Type - Discharged
Character - Honorable
Separation Code - KFX
ReEntry Code - RE-4
Narrative - Personality Disorder
Any advice, tips, information is greatly appreciated.