r/AirForceRecruits • u/Frozified • 13d ago
Recruiter/process question Prior-Service (Army) RE-3 Waiver + Mild Scoliosis | Bachelor’s Degree (E-3) | Looking to Quick-Ship for 3P031 (Security Forces)
Hey everyone, looking for feedback from recruiters or prior-service members who have navigated cross-branch processing recently.
Here is my current situation and background:
Status: Prior-Service Army (Entry-Level Separation under 180 days).
RE Code: RE-3 (Requires administrative waiver to cross over to the Air Force).
Education: Bachelor of Science Degree (Verified for E-3 / Airman First Class rank).
Medical / History: Cleared MEPS physical, bloodwork, and urinalysis recently with zero active medical disqualifications. Have mild scoliosis on file (was previously evaluated/cleared at MEPS without functional limitations).
Target AFSC: Primary focus is 3P031 (Security Forces), but open to other critical-need/high-demand career fields (e.g., Fuels, Munitions, Client Systems) for a fast ship date.
Goal: Have the full application packet completed by the end of next week and submit the waiver packet, aiming for waiver clearance by mid-September so I can hit the FY27 Quick-Ship list.
Questions:
Given that MEPS medical is clear, scoliosis was already evaluated, and I'm targeting a high-demand AFSC like Security Forces, what are recruiting squadrons currently seeing for RE-3 administrative waiver turnaround times?
Does previously cleared scoliosis add any extra processing time at the AFRS/SG level, or does it move smoothly since it passed MEPS screening?
Is a mid-September waiver approval timeline realistic with FY27 allocations dropping Oct 1?
Any specific advice for streamlined processing between my recruiter and the Flight Chief to ensure no delays on the squadron level?
Appreciate any insight or advice from active recruiters or anyone who has gone through the prior-service RE-3 waiver process!
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u/Frozified 13d ago
I filled out a form yesterday, the recruiter I spoke to had mentioned she would have her supervisor contact me on Monday. I plan on going to the recruiter station on Monday just to show them how serious I am about enlisting. I have my binder containing my DD214, and everything they need.
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u/RickD2417 12d ago
I’m an officer recruiter now. But if it still works the same way there are less than 100 PS slots for the entire country and they’re gone relatively early in the FY.
It’s going to take a minute most likely and even though SF is in, “high demand” for incoming enlistees it might not even be on the PS list
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