RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS

IN THE MATTER OF:	DOCKET NUMBER:  BC-2013-00630
		COUNSEL:  NONE
	XXXXXXX	HEARING DESIRED:  NO

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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:

His Reentry (RE) code of 3A, which denotes "First-term airman 
who separates before completing 36 months (60 months for 6-year 
enlistee) on current enlistment and who has no known 
disqualifying factors or ineligibility conditions except grade, 
skill level, and insufficient Total Active Federal Military 
Service," be changed to 1A, which denotes “Was Ineligible to 
Reenlist-Condition Waived,” or any code that will allow his 
reentry into the military.

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APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:

He was not properly counseled on the consequences of leaving 
active duty prior to serving three years.  He took advantage of 
the Palace Chase program with the sole purpose of finishing 
college as soon as possible in order to apply for Officer 
Training School (OTS).  However, he recently learned that he 
cannot apply to OTS with his current RE code of 3A.  Had he 
known this previously, he would have never left active duty 
prior to reaching three years Time In Service (TIS).  Neither 
his recruiter, nor anybody else involved in the separation 
process was aware of this stipulation prior to his separation 
from active duty.

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

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

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STATEMENT OF FACTS:

The 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 that in accordance 
with AFI 36-2606, Reenlistment in the USAF, Chapter 5, RE code 
3A is correct and required based on his four year enlistment and 
TIS at the time of separation.  This is the applicable RE code 
for all four year enlistees who separate under Palace Chase 
prior to completing 36 months of service (as long as a higher 
priority negative RE code is not more appropriate).  On 16 Jun 
2011, the applicant was voluntarily separated under the Palace 
Chase program after serving 2 years, 9 months, and 15 days on 
active duty.  He is requesting a “1” RE code, however, the only 
“1” RE code a member can separate with is a 1J, “Eligible to 
reenlist but, elects separation.” However, he was not selected 
under the Selective Reenlistment Program by his commander.  
While the applicant contends the RE code 3A disqualifies him 
from OTS, recruiting services may waive it.

The complete DPSOA evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit C.

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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION:

On 6 Apr 2013, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded 
to the applicant for review and comment within 30 days.  As of 
this date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit 
D).

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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 the applicant has not 
been the victim of an error or injustice.  Therefore, in view of 
the above and 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 this application 
in Executive Session on 15 Oct 2013, under the provisions of 
AFI 36-2603:

, Panel Chair
, Member
, Member

The following documentary evidence was considered in AFBCMR BC-
2013-00630.

    Exhibit A.  DD Form 149, 29 Jan 2013, w/atch.
    Exhibit B.  Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
    Exhibit C.  Letter, AFPC/DPSOA, dated 27 Mar 2013.
    Exhibit D.  Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 6 Apr 2013.




                                   Panel Chair


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