RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2014-00592 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His Reenlistment Eligibility (RE) code 6H (Pending Discharge - Involuntary) be corrected. APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: Through no fault of his own, he was discharged due to being unable to report for initial active duty training (IADT) within 365 days of enlistment. He was injured while in the National Guard delayed entry program and was unable to recover within 365 days of his enlistment. His record should reflect an RE code of 6G, instead of 6H. The applicant’s complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. STATEMENT OF FACTS: According to the applicant's military personnel records, he initially entered the Air National Guard on 4 Aug 11. On 30 Sep 12, the applicant was furnished an entry level separation with uncharacterized service. The reason for this action was because he tore his Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) and was unable to report to basic military training within the 365 days of his enlistment date. On 5 Dec 13, the applicant was certified medically cleared for enlistment and submitted a waiver to the National Guard Bureau (NGB) dated 9 Dec 13, requesting change of his RE code. The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the letters prepared by the appropriate office of the Air Force which is at Exhibit C. AIR FORCE EVALUATION: NGB/A1P recommends approval, indicating a change from RE code 6H (Pending Discharge - Involuntary) to 6G (Pending Discharge - Voluntary) is warranted. In accordance with ANGI 36-3209, Separation and Retirement Procedures for Members of the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve, paragraph 3.16.3, if the member fails to report for scheduled IADT within 365 days of enlistment, due to no fault of their own, it will be reflected as a voluntary separation and not involuntary. A complete copy of the NGB/A1PP evaluation is at Exhibit C. APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 28 Jul 14 for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit D). In response, the applicant provides a statement in support of the recommendation (Exhibit E). THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT: 1. The applicant has exhausted all remedies provided by existing law or regulations. 2. The application was timely filed. 3. Sufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of an injustice. After a thorough review of the evidence of record and the applicant’s complete submission, we believe the applicant is the victim of an error or injustice. We agree with the opinion and recommendation of NGB/A1P that relief should be granted and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion that corrective action is warranted. Therefore, we recommend the applicant’s records be corrected as indicated below. 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 issues involved. Therefore, the request for a hearing is not favorably considered. THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to the APPLICANT be corrected to show that at the time of his discharge on 30 Sep 12, he was issued a reentry code of “6G” rather than “6H.” The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2014-00592 in Executive Session on 21 Nov 14 under the provisions of AFI 36-2603: Panel Chair Member Member All members voted to correct the records as recommended. The following documentary evidence was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 7 Feb 14, w/atchs. Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records. Exhibit C. Memorandum, NGB/A1P, dated 11 Mar 14. Exhibit D. Letter, AFBCMR, dated 28 Jul 14. Exhibit E. Applicant’s Rebuttal, dated 4 Aug 14.