RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2003-02770
INDEX CODE: 100.03
COUNSEL: NONE
HEARING DESIRED: NO
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APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT:
His Reenlistment Eligibility (RE) code of 4A (Separated for hardship or
dependency reasons) be changed to a 1.
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THE APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT:
The reasons surrounding his hardship discharge have been rectified and he
would like to be able to reenlist and serve his country but his RE code of
4A has made it very difficult. He tried to request a waiver and was turned
down.
Applicant’s complete submission is attached at Exhibit A.
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STATEMENT OF FACTS:
The applicant enlisted in the Regular Air Force on 5 Feb 97 for a period of
four years in the grade of airman basic. On 5 Jun 98, he was promoted to
the grade of airman first class.
On 2 Jul 98, applicant requested a hardship discharge based on family
difficulties. His unit commander cited that applicant’s father was
disabled and the option of a humanitarian reassignment was examined, but it
was doubtful that he would be able to meet the needs of the Air Force and
his parents simultaneously. On that same date, the discharge authority
approved the hardship discharge.
On 10 Jul 98, he was honorably discharged under the provisions of AFI 36-
3208 and was issued an RE code of 4A (Separated for hardship or dependency
reasons), with a reason for separation as hardship. He was credited with 1
year, 5 months, and 6 days of active duty service.
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AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
HQ AFPC/DPPRS found that the discharge was consistent with the procedural
and substantive requirements of the discharge regulation. Additionally,
that the discharge was within the sound discretion of the discharge
authority.
A complete copy of the evaluation is at Exhibit C.
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APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION:
A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 7 Nov
03 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 not timely filed; however, it is in the interest of
justice to waive the failure to timely file.
3. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the
existence of an error or injustice. Applicant’s contentions are duly
noted; however, we are not persuaded the applicant has been the victim of
an error or injustice. At the time members are separated from the Air
Force, they are furnished an RE code predicated upon the quality of their
service and circumstances of their separation. After a thorough review of
the evidence of record, we believe that given the circumstances surrounding
the applicant’s separation, the RE code issued was in accordance with the
appropriate directives. Additionally, we note the assigned RE code of 4A
is a code that can be waived for prior service enlistment consideration,
provided applicant meets all other requirements for enlistment under an
existing prior service program, and depending on the needs of the service.
Based on the foregoing, and in the absence of evidence to the contrary, we
find no basis upon which to recommend favorable action on 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 Docket Number BC-2003-02770
in Executive Session on 17 December 2003, under the provisions of AFI 36-
2603:
Mr. David C. Van Gasbeck, Panel Chair
Mr. E. David Hoard, Member
Ms. Jean A. Reynolds, Member
The following documentary evidence was considered:
Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 14 Aug 03.
Exhibit B. Applicant's Master Personnel Records.
Exhibit C. Letter, HQ AFPC/DPPRS, dated 24 Sep 03.
Exhibit D. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 7 Nov 03.
DAVID C. VAN GASBECK
Panel Chair
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