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: He states, in effect that his reentry code is unjust because he was not a bad soldier; that he did not have any Article 15; that he held several positions in his company; that he had already reenlisted to go to Hawaii; that his unit did not force him out of the Army and that he requested separation from the Army. EVIDENCE OF RECORD: The applicant's military records show: He was born on 25 October 1969. He completed 12 years of formal education. On 4 April 1989, he enlisted in the Regular Army for 4 years. He completed the required training and was awarded military occupational specialty 63W10 (Light Wheel Vehicle Repairer). The highest grade he achieved was pay grade E-4. On 30 November 1992, a bar to reenlistment was initiated against the applicant by his commander. The recommendation was based on the applicant’s failure of the Primary Leadership Development Course (PLDC), for repeated failure of the Army Physical Fitness Test and for failure of map reading and navigation. The applicant was counseled and advised of the basis for the action. On 22 December 1992, the applicant was informed that the bar to reenlistment was approved and he was advised of his rights to appeal. On 11 March 1993, the applicant signed a DA Form 4187 (Personnel Action) requesting that he be discharged from the service in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 16-5b, due to a locally imposed bar to reenlistment of which he was unable to overcome; that he understood that if he is separated before his normal expiration term of service is approved, it will be for his own convenience; that he understood that recoupment of unearned portions of Enlistment Bonus (EB)/Selective Bonus (SRB) is required, and that once separated he will not be permitted to reenlist at a later date. On 16 April 1993, the applicant’s request for discharge was approved by the battalion commander. On 21 April 1993, the applicant was discharged, in pay grade E-4, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 16-5b (Locally imposed bar to reenlistment), with an honorable discharge. He had completed 4 years and 18 days of active military service. He was awarded the Army Achievement Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Army Service Ribbon. He was given a reentry code of RE-3. On 1 January 1996, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant’s request for a change of the narrative reason for separation. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. Chapter 16 covers discharges caused by changes in service obligations. Paragraph 16-5 applies to personnel denied reenlistment and provides that soldiers who receive DA imposed or locally imposed bars to reenlistment, and who perceive that they will be unable to overcome the bar may apply for immediate discharge. Incident to the request the member must state that he understands that recoupment of unearned portions of any enlistment or reenlistment bonus is required and that later reenlistment is not permitted Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes, based on their service records or the reason for discharge. Army Regulation 601-210 covers eligibility criteria, policies, and procedures for enlistment and processing into the Regular Army (RA) and the US Army Reserve. Chapter 3 of that regulation prescribes basic eligibility for prior service applicants for enlistment. That chapter includes a list of armed forces RE codes, including RA RE codes. RE-3 applies to persons not qualified for continued Army service, but the disqualification is waivable. Certain persons who have received nonjudicial punishment are so disqualified, as are persons with bars to reenlistment, and those discharged under the provisions of chapters 9, 10, 13, and 14 of Army Regulation 635-200. 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 service records and the reason for the discharge; therefore, the applicant was assigned reentry eligibility code RE-3. 3. There appears to be no basis for removal or waiver of those disqualifications which established the basis for the reentry eligibility codes. 3. In view of the circumstances in this case, the assigned reentry eligibility code was and still is appropriate. 4. 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