RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2009-01054 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

His reentry (RE) code and separation code be changed to allow him 
to reenter the military. 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

His RE code and separation code precludes him from entering the 
Reserves. 

 

In support of his application, the applicant provides a DD Form 
293, Application for the Review of Discharge or Dismissal from 
the Armed Forces of the United States. 

 

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

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

On 18 July 1991, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force 
at the age of 20 in the grade of airman basic (E-1). He was 
progressively promoted to the grade of senior airman (E-4) 
effective 18 July 1994. 

 

On 1 November 1995, the applicant received Article 15 punishment 
for stealing two Turkish Robes and one curling iron from Base 
Billeting, in violation of Article 121 of the Uniform Code of 
Military Justice (UCMJ); and, wrongfully impeding a Security 
Police investigation in violation of Article 134, UCMJ. His 
punishment consisted of reduction in grade to airman first class 
(E-3), suspended until 30 April 1996; forfeiture of $75 for one 
month; and seven days extra duty. On 3 November 1995, he was 
permanently decertified from the Personnel Reliability Program 
(PRP) based on receipt of the Article 15. On 2 January 1996, he 
was notified that his Enlisted Performance Report (EPR) for the 


period 1 August 1995 through 2 November 1995 was being referred. 
The EPR indicated “Member’s off duty conduct did not meet the 
standards demanded by the Security Police career field.” 

 

On 17 January 1996, the applicant submitted an Air Force Form 31, Airman’s Request for Early Separation – Separation Based on 
Change in Service Obligation. The request was approved based on 
the applicant’s removal from his Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) 
for cause within his control. His commander indicated that in 
the interest of Quality Force issues, he did not recommend 
investing additional Air Force resources in the applicant’s 
retraining and recommended his separation. 

 

The applicant was honorably released from active duty effective 
1 April 1996 with a separation code “KND” (Miscellaneous/General 
Reasons) and an RE code of “4G” (No AFSC skill level commensurate 
with grade). He served 4 years and 8 months, and 14 days on 
active duty. 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

AFPC/DPSOA recommends denying the applicant’s request to change 
his RE code. DPSOA states the applicant had his AFSC withdrawn 
for reasons within his control and was given an AFSC 9A100 
(airman awaiting retraining – disqualification for reasons within 
control), as such, his RE code was changed to “4G” which was the 
appropriate RE code at the time of discharge in accordance with 
Air Force Instruction 36-2606, Table 3.4, Item 7, Note 6. There 
is no evidence of error or injustice in his records; nor, did he 
provide any evidence to support a change to his RE code. 

 

The complete DPSOA evaluation is at Exhibit C. 

 

AFPC/DPSOS recommends denying the applicant’s request to change 
his separation code. DPSOS states that based on documentation on 
file in the master personnel records, the discharge was 
consistent with the procedural and substantive requirements of 
the discharge regulation and was within the discretion of the 
discharge authority. The applicant did not submit any evidence 
or identify any errors or injustices that occurred in the 
discharge processing; nor, did he provide any facts warranting a 
change to his separation code. 

 

DPSOS indicates the applicant’s separation code of “KND” does not 
preclude him from reenlistment or reentry into military service. 
They defer to DPSOA on his RE code of “4G.” 

 

The complete DPSOS evaluation is at Exhibit D. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 


 

Copies of the Air Force evaluations were forwarded to the 
applicant on 9 October 2009, for review and comment within 
30 days (Exhibit E). As of this date, this office has received 
no response. 

 

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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 excuse 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 opinions and 
recommendations of the Air Force offices of primary 
responsibility and adopt their rationale as the basis for our 
conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim 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. 

 

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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 this application in 
Executive Session on 21 January 2010, under the provisions of AFI 
36-2603: 

 

 , Panel Chair 

 , Member 

 , Member 

 


The following documentary evidence was considered in connection 
with AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2009-01054: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 18 Apr 09, w/atch. 

 Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 18 May 09. 

 Exhibit D. Letter, AFPC/DPSOS, dated 8 Sep 09. 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 Panel Chair