I want to provide an update and hopefully someone in a similar situation is able to benefit from this information. I was recently accepted for SNA again and I want to thank everyone for their advice. I wrote my motivational statements and other explanations with your comments in mind, and I truly believe they made a difference.
Typically, you’re not allowed to DOR until at least week 5. In my case, the process was expedited, and I was moved to student pool just a few days after submitting my request. Even then, I remained in student pool for about 4 weeks before I was finally processed out and sent home. My advice is don’t DOR unless it’s absolutely necessary, and don’t attend OCS if you’re already having second thoughts. There were guys in student pool who decided they didn't like it and wanted to quit. That's fine and all, but you'll save yourself a whole lotta time if you do some soul searching before getting to OCS.
Reapplying after a DOR is similar to the standard process, but you will need a waiver. To be considered for the waiver, you’ll need to submit a written explanation for why you left OCS, along with a separate statement explaining what you’ve been doing since then. You also need to provide your DD-785. If your waiver is approved, then you can submit your package.
I have met a lot of people who dropped OCS due to medical reasons and were able to get back in. I don't know anyone or have heard of anyone who left for moral or personal reasons, but getting reaccepted is possible as long as your reasoning is strong and you have a favorable recommendation on your DD-785.
