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: In effect, that he would like to have the chance to enlist in the Army Reserve. EVIDENCE OF RECORD: The applicant's military records show: He was born on 18 June 1966. He completed 12 years of formal education. On 22 September 1987, he enlisted into the Regular Army for 3 years and 14 weeks. He completed the required training and was awarded military occupational specialty 11B10 (Infantryman). The highest grade he achieved was pay grade E-4. On 6 February 1991, court-martial charges were preferred against the applicant for being absent without leave from 15 August 1990 to 4 February 1991. On 7 February 1991, after consulting with legal counsel the applicant voluntarily requested a discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial. The applicant was advised of the effects of a discharge under other than honorable conditions and that he might be deprived of many or all Army and Veterans Administration benefits. He was afforded the opportunity to submit statements in his behalf, but declined to do so. On 27 March 1991, a medical examination found the applicant medically fit for retention. On 10 April 1991, the separation authority approved his request, reduced the applicant to the lowest enlisted grade and directed the issuance of a discharge UOTHC. On 7 May 1991, the applicant was discharged, in pay grade E-1, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of service with a discharge UOTHC. He had completed 3 years, 1 month and 25 days of creditable active service and had 173 days of lost time. The applicant was given a reenlistment code of RE-3. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. Chapter 10 of that regulation provides, in pertinent part, that a member who has committed an offense or offenses for which the authorized punishment includes a punitive discharge may at any time after the charges have been preferred, submit a request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial. A discharge UOTHC is normally considered appropriate. 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 prescribe 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, Army Regulation 601-210 (Regular Army and Army Reserve Enlistment Program). Therefore, since enlistment criteria does change, and since you have the right to apply for a waiver, it is suggested that you periodically visit your local recruiting station to determine if you should apply for a waiver. On 23 August 1994, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant’s request for an upgrade of his discharge. DISCUSSION: Considering all the evidence, allegations, and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of record, applicable law and regulations, and advisory opinion(s), 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 applicant was separated and assigned an RE code in accordance with regulations then in effect. 3. There appears to be no basis for removal or waiver of that disqualification which established the basis for the RE code. 4. In view of the circumstances in this case, the assigned RE code was and still is appropriate. 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