RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 

AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS 

 

IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2011-02557 

 COUNSEL: NONE 

 HEARING DESIRED: NO 

 

 

 

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: 

 

His reentry (RE) code of “3K” (Secretarial Authority) be changed 
to “1J” (Eligible to reenlist, but elects separation). 

 

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: 

 

His RE code was changed from “4H” (Serving suspended punishment 
pursuant to Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)) 
to “3K” and now feels it should be changed to allow him to 
reenter the military. He served over 9 years on active duty and 
would like to continue as a career airman. He believes that if 
his punishment was over the day he separated then he should not 
have a code that prevents him from reenlisting. He meets all 
requirements for reenlisting and would like his code to be 
changed to allow him to reenlist. He spoke with the local 
recruiters who tell him that it will be impossible for him to 
reenlist with the “3K” RE code. 

 

In support of his request, the applicant provides copies of 
letters from AFPC, a copy of his DD Form 215, Correction to 
DD Form 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, 
and a copy of his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or 
Discharge from Active Duty. 

 

His complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. 

 

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STATEMENT OF FACTS: 

 

The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 30 May 01 and 
was progressively promoted to the grade of staff sergeant (E-5), 
having assumed that grade effective and with a date of rank of 
1 Sep 08. 

 

 

 

 


DD Form 215 reflects his RE code was changed from “4H” to “3K” on 
11 Apr 11. 

 

Additional relevant facts pertaining to this application are 
contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of the 
Air Force. Accordingly, there is no need to recite these facts 
in this Record of Proceedings. 

 

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AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

AFPC/DPSOA recommends denial. DPSOA states the applicant was 
discharged with an honorable character of service. He was not 
eligible for reenlistment, as he was not determined to be 
reenlistment eligible or ineligible by his commander as required 
prior to his separation. A Selective Reenlistment Program (SRP) 
was not accomplished as required by the governing regulations due 
to him still having a “4H” RE code at the time of his discharge. 
Although the applicant asserts the recruiter stated it was 
impossible for him to reenter the military with the “3K” RE 
code‘’, each branch of service decides what RE codes they will or 
will not accept or waive. The “3K” RE code is a waiverable RE 
code if any component chooses to waive it. The applicant has not 
provided any evidence of an error or injustice that warrants 
changing his RE code. 

 

The DPSOA complete evaluation is at Exhibit B. 

 

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: 

 

A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant 
on 16 Sep 11 for review and comment within 30 days. 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 timely filed. 

 

3. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to 
demonstrate the existence of error or injustice. We took notice 
of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of 
the case; however, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of 
the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt its 
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 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 AFBCMR Docket Number 
BC-2011-02557 in Executive Session on 20 Oct 11, under the 
provisions of AFI 36-2603: 

 

 , Panel Chair 

 , Member 

 , Member 

 

The following documentary evidence was considered: 

 

 Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 5 Jul 11, w/atchs. 

 Exhibit B. Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 7 Sep 11. 

 Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 16 Sep 11. 

 

 

 

 

 

 Panel Chair