RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2009-01187 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 HEARING DESIRED: YES 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

Her reentry (RE) code “4J” (Entered into Phase I of the Air Force 
Weight Program, or the unit commander has declared the airman 
ineligible to reenlist for a period of Phase II or probation) be 
changed to allow her to enlist in the Reserves. 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

She had no discipline problems or write-ups in her records. She 
was a great airman with great work ethics and a positive 
attitude. 

 

In support of her request, the applicant provided a copy of her 
DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active 
Duty. 

 

The applicant's complete submission, with an attachment, is at 
Exhibit A. 

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

On 7 Dec 94, the applicant contracted her initial enlistment in 
the Regular Air Force. She was progressively promoted to the 
grade of senior airman having assumed the grade effective and 
with a date of rank of 7 Dec 97. 

 

On 6 Jan 00, she was honorably discharged. She served five years 
and one month on active duty. 

 

On 8 Jun 09, AFPC/DPSOS informed the applicant that her DD From 
214 will be administratively corrected to change the separation 
code, reason for discharge and reserve obligation termination 
date. 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial. DPSOA states the applicant was not 
eligible for reenlistment at the time of her separation based on 
the RE code 4J. Service members released before serving the full 
eight years of their military service obligation are transferred 
to the Reserves and those who are not eligible for reenlistment 
are discharged. Service members in Phase I or Phase II probation 
of the Weight Management Program do not have any other mandatory 
input in the personnel record, besides the 4J RE code. 

 

The AFPC/DPSOA complete evaluation is at Exhibit C. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant 
26 Jun 09 for review and comment within 30 days. As of this 
date, no response has been received by this office. 

 

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THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT: 

 

1. The applicant has exhausted all remedies provided by existing 
law or regulations. 

 

2. The application was not timely filed; however, it is in the 
interest of justice to waive the failure to timely file. 

 

3. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to 
demonstrate the existence of an error or an injustice. We took 
notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the 
merits of the case; however, we agree with the opinion and the 
recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility 
and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the 
applicant has failed to sustain his burden of proof of the 
existence of an error or injustice. Therefore, in the absence of 
evidence to the contrary, we find no compelling basis to 
recommend granting the relief sought in this application. 

 

4. The applicant's case is adequately documented and it has not 
been shown that a personal appearance with or without counsel 
will materially add to our understanding of the issue(s) 
involved. Therefore, the request for a hearing is not favorably 
considered. 

 

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THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: 

 

The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not 
demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; that 


the application was denied without a personal appearance; and 
that the application will only be reconsidered upon the 
submission of newly discovered relevant evidence not considered 
with this application. 

 

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The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket 
Number BC-2009-01187 in Executive Session on 2 Sep 09 under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

 , Panel Chair 

 , Member 

 , Member 

 

The following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 20 Mar 09, w/atch. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 11 May 09. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 26 Jun 09. 

 

 

 

 

 

 Panel Chair