APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, correction of appropriate military records to show a reentry eligibility (RE) code which would allow reenlistment. In effect, this constitutes a request for removal or waiver of those disqualifications which preclude reenlistment. APPLICANT STATES: She states, in effect that she was setup to be erroneously discharged from the military. EVIDENCE OF RECORD: The applicant's military records show: She was born on 17 February 1961. She completed 12 years of formal education. On 26 April 1983, she enlisted in the Regular Army for 4 years. She completed the required training and was awarded military occupational specialty 71G30 (Patient Administration Specialist). Her service was continuous through reenlistments and extensions. The highest grade she achieved was pay grade E-6. On 11 August 1994, the applicant signed a DA Form 4187 (Personnel Action) requesting that she be discharged from the service in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 16-8, under the FY95 Enlisted Voluntary Early Release Program (VSI). On 19 September 1994, her request was approved. The approval was contingent upon the soldier having at least 5 years of continuous active service. The applicant was advised of her rights. On 1 January 1995, the applicant was discharged, in pay grade E-6, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 16-8 (Early Release Program - Voluntary Separation Incentive), with an honorable discharge. She received separation pay in the amount of $7,29.30. The applicant had completed 11 years, 8 months and 6 days of active military service. She was awarded the Army Commendation Medal, the Army Achievement Medal (2nd award), the Good Conduct Medal (4th award), the National Defense Service Medal (2nd award), the Southwest Asia Service Medal(three bronze service stars), the Army Service Ribbon and the Overseas Service Ribbon. She was given a reentry code of RE-3 and was transferred to an Army Reserve unit. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth, policy and prescribes procedures for separation of enlisted personnel. Paragraph 16-8, prescribes the procedures for the reduction of enlisted strength in the Army. These programs are prescribed periodically by the Secretary of the Army to meet budgetary end-strengths as required by the Congress of the United States. Personnel so separated may be eligible to reenlist at a later date based on the needs of the Army. Former soldiers should work with their local recruiting office to determined their reenlistment eligibility. The VSI/SSB program was authorized by Congress as a force management tool with which to effect the drawdown of military forces. The program is not an entitlement; accordingly, it is not offered to all soldiers. Rather, it is offered to select soldiers in excess grades/skills who are otherwise fully eligible for continued service. These are soldiers who, but for the drawdown, would be eligible to qualify for normal 20 year retirement. The bonus is offered as an incentive to leave military service prior to the 20 year mark. Soldiers so separated are required to serve a minimum of 3 years in the Army Reserve. Recruiting personnel have the responsibility for initially determining whether an individual meets current enlistment criteria. They are required to process a request for waiver under the provisions of chapter 4 of Army Regulation 601-210 (RA and Army Reserve Enlistment Program). There is no evidence that the applicant has applied through his recruiter for a waiver. DISCUSSION: Considering all the evidence, allegations, and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of record, applicable law and regulations, it is concluded: 1. In order to justify correction of a military record the applicant must show to the satisfaction of the Board, or it must otherwise satisfactorily appear, that the record is in error or unjust. The applicant has failed to submit evidence that would satisfy the aforementioned requirement 2. The Regulation requires that at the time of discharge reentry codes will be assigned based on the reason for the discharge; therefore, the applicant was properly assigned an RE code of RE-3 based on her reason for discharge. The code can be waived for reenlistment purposes. 3. In view of the circumstances in this case, the assigned reentry eligibility code was and still is appropriate. 4. The applicant's allegation regarding being erroneously discharged from the military is unsupported by the evidence of record. 5. In view of the foregoing, there is no basis for granting the applicant’s request. DETERMINATION: The applicant has failed to submit sufficient relevant evidence to demonstrate the existence of probable error or injustice. BOARD VOTE: GRANT GRANT FORMAL HEARING DENY APPLICATION Karl F. Schneider Acting Director